True Blue Quilts: Sew 15 Reproduction Quilts Honoring 19th-Century Designs

by Annette Plog

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617453403
Publisher:	C&T Publishing / Kansas City Star Quilts
Publication date:	04/01/2017
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Annette 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction A Quick Fabric Color Study Sewing Basics Early Blue Projects: 1840 and Earlier Prussian Blue Four-Patch Strippy Hourglass Colonial Pinwheels Indigo Lane Cambridge Table Square Mid-Century Projects: 1840–1870 Steps to the Altar Vicksburg Stars Sawtooth Squares French Blue Flowerpots Petite Pinwheels Late Century Projects: 1870–1900 Prairie Sky Nine-Patch Westward Ships Bows and Ties Homespun Plaid Table Topper Dot, Dot, Dash About the Author

Editorial Reviews

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 eras—1840s 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.

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