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You all are a wonderful group! Thank you so much for sharing the must haves. I'm sure with your suggestions I'll be able to find a nice box o'goodies to mail her way.
:D

"If I stitch fast enough, does it count as an aerobic exercise?"

I asked my excerise instructor about this. She didn't answer, but did give me sewing to do.

Dont forget Eleanor Burns book,The Underground Railroad.

Also an interesting read is: Hidden In Plain View, this is not a pattern book just a reading book.

Check out Kansas Troubles, I love their fabrics and they do have stories that go with many of theirs I believe.

Muriel

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Originally Posted by Olivia's Gramy

"If I stitch fast enough, does it count as an aerobic exercise?"

I asked my excerise instructor about this. She didn't answer, but did give me sewing to do.

;-)

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Originally Posted by bebe

How about the following books
The Civil War Diary Quilt

Medallion Quilts inspiration and Patternd (1780-1850)

Quilts from the Civil War by Barbara Brackman

The Centennial Sampler and Reproduction Quilts from the Cival War period (1850-1865) by Judie Rothermel

Also look at books by Blackbird Designs(Barb Adams and Alma Allen)
I have several of their books Celebration of American Life

I just bought the book Gone to Texas she does pionerr quilts.

The Farmers Wife is a new book that just came out.
Hope this list helps Heather (Retrogirl) :wink: :wink: :D :D

I just bought the Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt and it is wonderful. It has 111 block patterns and a CD with it.

I don't know if this has been suggested but what about :

Sylvia's Bridal Sampler from Elm Creek Quilts: The True Story Behind the Quilt - 140 Traditional Blocks

Thank you everyone for your suggestions!! I'm planning a special surprise Christmas box and your input is greatly appreciated.

Marcia, How've you been?? I heard of that book and while I've not seen it, the description sounded like something I'd really like, too. Who knows, maybe I'll get into CW repros after my obsession with 30s :lol: like that will ever end! :lol: :lol: :lol:

RETRO

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Originally Posted by retrogirl02

Hi Heather--I am staying busy! The flu is really going around here, so I am trying to stay healthy while I take care of my sick daughter. Days and weeks just seem to fly by--never enough time for quilting.

Here is another great website for CW fabrics and patterns--

http://www.bonniebluequilts.com/

and don't forget about Judie Rothermel--she has gorgeous fabric and patterns and books too-

http://www.schoolhousequilts.com/

And if you shop around long enough for your friend, I am willing to bet you will eventually love the CW repros as much as you love the 30s!!

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Originally Posted by gaigai

There are two different books kinda like the Dear Jane book, with 121 blocks. They are

The Civil War Diary Quilt: 121 Stories and The Quilt Blocks They Inspired by Rosemary Youngs

and

The Civil War Love Letter Quilt: 121 Quilt Blocks Inspired by Love and War by Rosemary Youngs

Like I said, these are similar to the Dear Jane blocks, and are really beautiful. I'm dying to start one in honor of my 3rd gr-grandpa who was at Appamattox.

I'm working on quilts from both these books have also done the Undergroung Railroad, it's stunning.