Civil War Era Quilts
Quilts from the Civil War era fascinate me. Perhaps this is because I’m researching this period in United States history for several writing projects. One of these involves my middle reader book-in-progress, Papa Goes to War, inspired by my family history.
One of the projects Mandy and local ladies undertake is making quilts for husbands, fathers, sons, and friends fighting on the battlefields far from home.
Two books that give considerable information about quilting in this era are: Barbara Brackman’s Quilts from the Civil War and The Civil War Diary Quilt by Rosemary Youngs.
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1 opinion for Civil War Era Quilts
Deb L
May 23, 2006 at 8:22 am
I like the older quilts better than the more modern ‘art quilts’. I haven’t really done any research about the different periods of quilt-making. Just from the cover art on the books you show, makes me think I’d probably love the civil war era quilts.
I’m fascinated by how creative people could be, using the few materials they had available. One thing is sure, and that is women love their homes to be filled with beautiful things. :)
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