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Old 07-13-2011, 01:01 PM
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Old 07-13-2011, 01:02 PM
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I'm doing one with 1860s repro prints.
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Old 07-13-2011, 01:19 PM
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this is the pattern that our quilt guild uses to make the Minnesota wounded warrior quilts. http://www.coloradohobquiltproject.com/history.htm We try to make sure every wounded soldier or family of a lost soldier gets one. it's a very rewarding project and they are very well received. we usually use darker colors than the example.
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Barbara Brackman has been offering free Civil War blocks (along with the history) every Saturday on her Civil War Blog.
This will continue for a full year. This Saturday will be block #28.
Google Barbara Brackman Civil War Blog and scroll down to see all of the blocks, which are still available. These are 8 1/2" blocks and fun to make. I love the CW fabrics also.

Enjoy!
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I too love these quilts, but they don't match any of my decor so I haven't attempted one.
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Originally Posted by MZStitch
I too love these quilts, but they don't match any of my decor so I haven't attempted one.
I have *always* told beginning quilters and others to design a room around a quilt rather than the other way around....the quilt will still be wonderful 50 years from now; the room will have been redecorated 10 times!!

If you love them, make them for Pete's sake; quilts have more to do with hugs and warmth and cuddles and art than home decoration! :-D

Jan in VA, Repro quilts are my passion
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Old 07-13-2011, 05:15 PM
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Jo Morton's website shows her Civil War quilts and books. Kim Diel uses Civil War prints in most of her quilts if you look close. She spins them with applique for a more modern look, love it. The new magazine, Primitive Quilts and Projects (love it) has almost all Civil war fabrics. It has a website and it's second issue is due out in August. The first has several wonderful quilts. Check it out.
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Originally Posted by MZStitch
I too love these quilts, but they don't match any of my decor so I haven't attempted one.
I have *always* told beginning quilters and others to design a room around a quilt rather than the other way around....the quilt will still be wonderful 50 years from now; the room will have been redecorated 10 times!!

If you love them, make them for Pete's sake; quilts have more to do with hugs and warmth and cuddles and art than home decoration! :-D

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Hip Hip HOORAY - Could not have said it better myself.
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thats beautiful...pattern????
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Old 07-14-2011, 11:20 AM
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I dont make quilts to go with my decor..lol Ive got all white walls so everything goes. When I make quilts for others though like say for gifts, then I am fussy with a quilts colors. Im just a happy go lucky quilt bug..lol
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