True Blue Quilts Sew 15 Reproduction Quilts Honoring 19th-Century Designs [Paperback]

There is something timeless about traditional blocks and colours, and this book is perfect evidence of that. The author has grouped the projects into three eras1840s and earlier, 1840-1870, and 1870-1900. She provides historical information about the prints and dyes for the fabrics, then she identifies the kinds of blocks that were popular at that time. Although brief, this trip into the past is interesting and shows what was popular all those years ago continues to be popular today. The photos are clear and there are plenty of diagrams and instructions to make the process successful for both the experienced and beginner quilter. This is a book for people who love piecing, reproduction fabrics, and the look of tried and true designs and colourways.Turn something old into something new... with all things blue! The blue-and-white quilt is one of the most desired antiques, and many can still be found in good condition. Preserve and honor history with 15 traditional blue-quilt patterns made from reproduction fabrics. Discover the progression of blue quilts through the Civil War years, from the first indigo fabrics to synthetic dyes. Create heirlooms from traditional blocks with this valuable book of pieced quilts for beginners.IntroductionA Quick Fabric Color StudySewing BasicsEarly Blue Projects: 1840 and EarlierPrussian Blue Four-PatchStrippy HourglassColonial PinwheelsIndigo LaneCambridge Table SquareMid-Century Projects: 18401870Steps to the AltarVicksburg StarsSawtooth SquaresFrench Blue FlowerpotsPetite PinwheelsLate Century Projects: 18701900Prairie Sky Nine-PatchWestward ShipsBows and TiesHomespun Plaid Table TopperDot, Dot, DashAbout the AuthorAnnette Plog began sewing early. In 1997, she joined a quilting group with a focus on making antique quilts from reproduction fabrics. Annette loves photography, gardening, running, antiquing, and watching her grandkids. She lives in Texas with her husband, Jim.