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Old 11-30-2013, 12:10 PM
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when i first began quilting i planned on making a civil war log cabin, but it was one of those quilts that never happened. Well I am again getting the itch to make a civil war quilt, but not a log cabin. After spending so much time in the south a log cabin is not the way I want to go with this quilt. Any idea's on blocks to use. I have seen some block of the month quilt's that are nice but I'm really not into the block of the month deal either. Pictures of civil war quilts would also be welcome on this post as they are so nice to admire and info about civil war quilts is also interesting.
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Old 11-30-2013, 12:34 PM
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Have you seen the civil ware quilt books? There are great ones that we have seen. I've made blocks from Barbara Brackmans book. http://www.amazon.com/Barbara-Brackm...war+quilt+book
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Old 11-30-2013, 12:38 PM
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Hello, I participated in Barbara Brackmans "Civil War Quilt": she gave one block every week with some historical background!! I think the blocks are still available on her blog.


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Old 11-30-2013, 04:42 PM
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I also have done a Barbara B civil war quilt. It was a block of the month from a quilt store while on vacation. It was August and they had extras. So it wasn't like a bom. i do like her patterns and quilt designs.
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Old 11-30-2013, 04:43 PM
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The quilt fabric companies have free patterns featuring their civil war, 1800's repro fabrics. Below are some of them.
Some are from past collections, but they might give you ideas.
Also do a Google search for civil war patterns.
http://www.windhamfabrics.com/projects/
http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_cfac-warmth.pdf (1830 - a little earlier than the civil war)
http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_metropolitan-fair.pdf
http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_cfac-comfort.pdf
http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_1862-battle-hymn.pdf
http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_cfac-love.pdf
http://www.marcusfabrics.com/images/...on_forever.pdf
http://www.marcusfabrics.com/images/...war_ladies.pdf
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Old 11-30-2013, 05:37 PM
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I've done two quilts from Rosemary Youngs' book. Its easy to pick and choose the blocks you want to do and have your own unique quilt. Plus, she's a doll and will answer any questions you may have via email. Marcus Brothers also has a lot of free CW quilt patterns. I did their Dixie quilt. It turned out beautifully and i'm a beginner. Half the fun of CW quilts is the fabric hunt. Good luck!
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I did the Four Star Generals quilt by Yellow Creek Quilt Designs. It was fun to do because of all the different blocks.

It is the third quilt pictured here, http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t230287.html
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here is pic of my reproduction 1800s fabrics log cabin pattern
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Old 12-01-2013, 10:40 AM
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Hi, I am also going to be doing s civil war quilt. I have the book Civil War Sampler by Barbara Brackman's. Easch block has a story behind it.
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Old 12-01-2013, 10:43 AM
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Sorry was not finished when I hit the post button. I wish you luck whatever you decide to do.
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