Renowned quilt historian and author, Barbara Brackman presents her designs in the " Prairie Flower" series - Bittersweet, Dandelion, Wood Sorrel, Sweet William and more. A total of 12 applique patterns, plus three unique border patterns. Explore each pattern through the eyes of the pioneer women who lovingly wrote of the flora as they sought new lives on the prairie. A wonderful blend of instruction and history! Also included: five finished quilts with fabric discussion, a related reading list and practical tips for fast, accurate patchwork.
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Emphasises the hardships of the trail and the creative drive of the women who were moving west. Provides excellent patterns relevant to the historic environment.
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I am loving working on the quilt being made from this book. Others in my quilt guild have already made the quilt and each of them is lovely.
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It's good, but . . .,
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Barbara Brackman has a well-deserved reputation for writing compelling histories of women and quilting. One of her earlier works is out of print and if you can find it, sells for many times its original price. This book is well written, the patterns are clearly drawn, and the text is enjoyable. But . . . I feel mildly disappointed. Of the 12 patterns given, I will actually produce one, maybe two, of them. Is that a flaw of the book? Probably not. The patterns appear to be of a more primitive style, so that if you are looking for finer applique, you may want to examine this book more thoroughly before buying it. I think I can adapt the patterns I like by reducing the thickness of the stems and adding more detail to the flowers, maybe even some embroidery. Yes, I'll keep it, but it won't be on the shelf with my favorite quilting books.
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MANY OF THE WOMEN encountering the prairie 150 years ago were passing through, bound for other Western places, especially Oregon and California. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
unquilted top, basket blocks, wild morning glory, bias strip, square quilt, wild cucumber, freezer paper, green cut, wood sorrel, seam allowance, background fabric Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Prairie Flower, Indian Paintbrush, Missouri Primrose, Fabric Requirements, Jean Stanclift, Sara Robinson, Courtesy of Kansas State Historical Society, The Heart Of The Matter New!
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MANY OF THE WOMEN encountering the prairie 150 years ago were passing through, bound for other Western places, especially Oregon and California. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
unquilted top, basket blocks, wild morning glory, bias strip, square quilt, wild cucumber, freezer paper, green cut, wood sorrel, seam allowance, background fabric Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Prairie Flower, Indian Paintbrush, Missouri Primrose, Fabric Requirements, Jean Stanclift, Sara Robinson, Courtesy of Kansas State Historical Society, The Heart Of The Matter New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Complete Little House Nine-Book Set by Laura Ingalls Wilder on page 39, and Back Matter
- A Little House Sampler: A Collection of Early Stories and Reminiscences by Rose Wilder Lane in Back Matter
- Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer in Back Matter
- Little House Sampler by Laura Ingalls Wilder in Back Matter
- Little House (Tremors) by Herbie Brennan in Back Matter
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