The Civil War Love Letter Quilt: 121 Quilt Blocks Inspired by Love and War (Paperback)

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Product Description

*The paper-pieced block patterns featured in this book are interchangeable with all of the 6" blocks featured in The Amish Circle Quilt and The Civil War Quilt Diary

*Features Civil War reproduction fabrics, a popular choice among quilters and available at most quilt shops and fabric stores

The Civil War Love Letter Quilt is a history book, quilting guide, and touching tale of the love shared by Civil War soldiers, their sweethearts and families. In the same innovative approach as other books of the popular letter and diary quilt-book series by Rosemary Youngs, this new guide showcases 121 different paper-pieced block patterns with the actual letter that inspired them. The collection includes love letters from:

*President Rutherford B. Hayes to his family
*Newton Scott to his childhood friend, whom he married upon returning from the war
*David Winn, a soldier who ultimately gave his life for his country

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; illustrated edition edition (July 9, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896894878
• ISBN-13: 978-0896894877
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #124,715 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Civil War Love Letter Quilt, October 14, 2007

By	Sharon A. Murphy (Georgia USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is not a quilt pattern book. Those who want a quilt pattern will be disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the diary entries and planning a quilt from the patterns pictured. It is possible to transfer the designs to patterns if you are patient and have some quilting experience. A wonderful addition to any quilter's library.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blocks have meaning., September 26, 2007

By	Karen Pry "Quilting Fool" (AR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this book. The fact that the blocks are with the love letters makes it rather fun to do them up while you read. I have other books by this author and love all of them, especially Amish Circle Quilt.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Patterns - but no specific instructions..., March 28, 2008

By	Within A Quarter Inch "Check out my quilting ... (Athens, Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This book is really great if your looking to use up some of your civil war era fabrics! Or, even if you're not and want to make it a little more modern! The pictures of the blocks are very clear and you can easily sew them up if you a little quilting experience. There are some general instructions provided at the beginning of the book - but it's not a sew this to this type of thing.
I'm not super 'into' reading the letters - but the quilt results are gorgeous!