Another book, Quilts of The Oregon Trail....Examples of early quilts would be nine patch, Ohio star, crazy quilts in silks or woolens, log cabins,churn dash... these are just a few. Stay away from whites, or tea dye them when finished... concentrate on old blues, maroons, a watermelon pink and certain greens. Research old fabric in B Brackman's books. Prints were available in two colors and more colors in imported chintz fabrics. The multIcolors of the 30's and to date were not made in early America because of manufacturing constraints.