Originally Posted by Teen

I have made several civil war period quilts and cream (more like an off-white) was used in my quilts. These typically had a tiny floral print a couple shades darker. I, also, used a muted gray as background. Here is one quilt that all different colors (including purple) used to make ohio stars. There are 2 background fabrics in this quilt. One background fabric is cream with gray florals the other cream with darker cream tiny florals. They typically did not use solid fabrics in their Quilts....and the color red they used mostly was Turkey Red....you can find this color in embroidery floss... I think it's #304. I love making these quilts and I'm pea green with envy over your fabric stash... Have fun!