In january, 1867 she left her home in woodbury, connecticut with friend julia benedict for a sixday coastal voyage. Its similar to maple leaf and tea leaves quilt blocks, but with a difference. There is room for multiple colors or it could easily be a 2 or 3 color quilt. I love your stories, and learning about the civil war, before and after.
It is the approximate date of the fabrics used in the scrap quilt on the pattern cover that determines in which pattern line the quilt appears. Pleasant, iowa, united states ive been an avid quilter since 1971. Civil war quilts 2011 is the anniversary of the beginning of the american civil war. These quilts are easy projects for a beginner, and there are several styles from which to choose. Civil war battle series each quilt in this series represents a major battle of the american civil war from 1861 through 1865. Cotton or polyester thread in a neutral color like beige or pale grey.
An effective split ninepatch quilt could be made with light and dark scraps keeping the centre square as the same fabric throughout or alternatively you could make all nine fabrics scrappy. Use civil war reproduction fabrics in classic quilt blocks such as log cabin or churn dash blocks. The most common civil war doll quilt material is cotton. Ninepatch quilt block patterns of all types and sizes civil war.
Pamela weeks and don beld, civil war quilts atglen, pennsylvania. Patterns like the double nine patch transformed all those scraps into true works of art. In quilts from the civil war you will find that glimpses of news items, letters, and diary entries blend with facts and myths to tell the story of quilt making surrounding the civil war. Three designs for nine patch quilt blocks the freemotion challenge quilting along duration. Dec 16, 2017 sampler quilt to recall the civil war along the kansasmissouri border. Quilt block in the 9 patch design using civil war era brown and. I wonder if you know how much you influence our lives ms. Antique 1930s handmade hand stitched feed sack postage stamp quilt 79x65. The squares for photo and signature blocks within the 9 patches could be easily added to this design. My quilt was sewn entirely by hand but soldier quilts of the period were often machine sewn since these went together faster and therefore got to the men quicker.
Soon after the civil war 23yearold eliza ann summers volunteered for a difficult job. Vintage view album patch from the collection of beth hayes this album patch free quilt pattern includes fabrics that date from the civil war era through the late 1800s, so civil war repros would be a great choice for creating your own version of this quilt. Finished quilt measures x additional images of civil war legacies ii by carol hopkins fabulous vintage quilts see. The easiest way to machine quilt this would be to quilt in the ditch. Civil war legacies iv stands out for its variety of colorful designs using traditional, if not exactly authentic, blocks and layouts. I love civil war fabric and quilts and make most of my quilts scrappy. Also very highly recommended from martingale is mary etherington and connie tesenes the blue and the gray.
My blog began in 2011 with a civil war block of the week quilt. Improved nine patch, circle upon circle, four leaf clover, nine patch variation and bailey nine patch. Lillies for connie an easy pieced quilt using half square triangle setting blocks with a lily block. This weeks easy quilt block is made of nine small fabric squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern. Each week barbara provided a story from the history of the war as it happened 150 years ago accompanied with a quilt block made by becky brown that follows the story. Women of the union north and confederate south sides of the american civil war 18611865, forbidden by cultural norms and law from joining the armies, fought the war and. Join glorified ninepatch blocks in a patriotic wall hanging. Back then, these quilts were hand stitched one ittybitty scrap at a time, but now theres an easier way.
Bets ramsey and merikay waldvogel, southern quilts. Mar 24, 2015 ninepatch block quilts are deceptively simple, but they can be made intricatethough not difficultwhen using the right pattern. My alltime favorite quilt block is the ohio star because its squares, hsts, and a 9patch. Civil war quilt designed in eq7 by alice boothe if your printed fabric has small decals in addition to large images, you may use them in your 9patch, 4patch, andor corner stones in borders as shown above. American civil war era quilts created from fabrics dated circa 1860s. Soon after the civil war 23yearold eliza ann summers volunteered. I love making both small and large civil war quilts. To recreate this bed quilt in civil war reproduction fabrics choose an allover dark print for the border and assorted fall tones for the strips. Keepsake quilting features a rich collection of highquality cotton quilting fabrics, quilt kits, quilting patterns, and more at the best prices. It is my first queen size quilt and measures approximately 90 by 90 inches. Make a 5440 or fight freestyle quilt with jenny from the missouri star quilt co.
Fabric was scarceso scarce that every precious scrap was saved for quilts. Civil war quilting patterns make quilts like those made for fairs and for soldiers. Nov 14, 20 the quilt show with alex anderson and ricky tims. Finished quilt size 82 x 82 9inch blocks with half drop. Apr, 2012 make a 5440 or fight freestyle quilt with jenny from the missouri star quilt co. Beginning with abolitionist quilts and ending with commemorative quilts barbara brackman tells the story that changed the course of our country.
Fort smith national park service national historic site. The graphic above shows the two kinds of ninepatch blocks you can make from two fabrics. Cute quilts, scrappy quilts, quilting projects, quilting designs, quilt design, wool applique quilts, christmas quilt patterns, nine patch quilt, civil war quilts. Rare civil war commemorative fabric, with and canons. Barbara brackman graciously set up a blog beginning january 2011 commemorating the sesquicentennial of the civil war. You are one of a kind and im humbly grateful for your posts. How to strip piece ninepatch 9 patch quilt blocks new. May 08, 2018 three designs for nine patch quilt blocks the freemotion challenge quilting along duration. A bom with 14 traditional blocks and lots of history. See more ideas about civil war quilts, quilts and quilt patterns.
Click on the box next to the youtube logo to enlarge the screen. Split nine patch camping quilt 20 works in slow progress wisps 1. If you are more experienced with free motion quilting or like to do handquilting a grid. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser.
Any block that endures that long deserves some adoration. To construct the quilt, you make five ninepatch blocks out of the smaller squares, using two contrasting colors or prints. The piecing was easy quilting took most of the time. Though this would not be typical of the civil war period, it is the simplest machine quilting method for beginners. It should be noted that civil war legacies is also available in a kindle edition. Each week throughout 2011, renowned quilt historian barbara brackman posted instructions for making a patchwork. Surviving relics of the civil war nashville tennessee.
K6 includes curriculum standards for arkansas social studies, mathematics, and fine arts lesson overview. Great idea for using green and pinks or red white and blue, etc. Ever popular indigo and white quilt, twocolor style c. Patterns include directions and measurements for 5 and 10 block sizes, so you can sew a small walllap size or a large bed size quilt by simply changing the size of the block. Album leaf is a ninepatch quilt block pattern that finishes at 9inch square. An introduction to identifying and collecting antique quilts. And like carol says, dont forget to save those strippieced scrapsperfect for extrascrappy nine patch blocks. Working on it off and on, it took me three years to finish. Complete the top and bottom row alternating the 9patch, hst, and fussy cut blocks following the layout in. If you are more experienced with free motion quilting or like to do handquilting a grid or diagonal lines would be typical for utilitarian quilts like this. New listing vtg 30s 40s double wedding ring quilt top pastel pink.
Classic nine patch quilt block patterns the spruce crafts. Beginning in 2005 i started giving presentations on the civil war and its affects on quilters and the textile industry. Nine patch quilt block handson lesson plan grade level. I think this block is ideal for using precuts such as a 5. Mothers, wives, daughters, and sisters raided their cupboards for bedding, including handmade quilts and woven coverlets, which kept their men warm and reminded them of home. With this quilt, we celebrate his legacy of helping to end the civil war and his. Ninepatch quilt on hilton head island civil war quilts. The lily block is made using sew and flip corners with a simple nine patch. The quilt is hand quilted in a oneinch diamond pattern. And the block that they used most often was the ninepatch quilt block. Its not the greatest photo but ill try to get a better one once i have quilted it. See more ideas about nine patch quilt, quilts and civil war quilts. Ninepatch quilt block handson lesson plan grade level. Ive collected antique quilts, tops, and orphan blocks since 1975.
These patterns lend themselves to using your scraps and work well with thimbleberry fabrics too. A more circular version of this quilt is found in brackmans book, the encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns. Download the easytofollow instructions, which include sewing tips and materials lists. Oct 04, 2019 i usually make my nine patch the same way, it seems the most logical. The double nine patch was all the rage during the civil war. Numerous to add interest tips keep each project fresh and bright, overcoming the challenge inherent with all those grayed hues and dark tints. Jul 23, 2011 civil war blocks 26,27,28, nine patch quilt top and new quilting machine this is my nine patch, i stitched the blocks together and am now debating whether to put a border on or not.
Carol hopkins designs features civil war legacies quilt patterns and vintage legacies quilt patterns for making quilts that use 18th and 19th century reproduction fabrics. Carol hopkins step back in time with 15 favorite patchworkquilt patterns from the civil war legacies collection by carol hopkins. Civil war blocks 26,27,28, nine patch quilt top and new. All you civil war quilt lovers this book is for you, but, different choices of fabrics can also be used. Posted in civil war repro quilts, finishes, small quilts, uncategorized 9 comments finish it up friday the little hexie quilt posted on november 22, 2019 by katyquilts. Album leaf has a light signature panel that was used to make friendship quilts for friends and familyeveryone who made a quilt block signed with a name, message, or both. Quilt block patterns from the colonial revival for popular quilts from the 1920s and 30s when there was a new interest in the old fashioned art of quilting. A beautiful civil war era indigo blue and white cotton quilt in excellent condition.
Fort smith national historic site national park service u. Civil war blocks 26,27,28, nine patch quilt top and new quilting machine this is my nine patch, i stitched the blocks together and am now debating whether to put a border on or not. Nine patch quilt nine patch, scrappy quilts, mini quilts, baby quilts, cat. I usually make my nine patch the same way, it seems the most logical. The traditional blocks go with with these beautiful reproduction fabrics or your choice of fabrics. Sampler quilt to recall the civil war along the kansasmissouri border. The american missionary association needed women in georgia to teach freed children on hilton head island. Good way to stretch a charm pack when you dont quite have enough. This quilt was inspired by a photo of a real civil war era quilt.
Free civil war quilt patterns are a great way to add a touch of the 18th century to your early american home. Now that you know the secret, you can create any one of carols gorgeous nine patch quilts using the same technique. See more ideas about patch quilt, quilts and 9 patch quilt. Free pattern for a civil war soldiers cot quilt patterns from history. American civil war era quilts created from fabrics dated. Barbara pieced her backgrounds, each with four squares of light prints cut 912.
Few of these quilts survived the war but those that are known leave us with the impression that basic nine patch patterns like the pattern shown here were often. Shermans anniversary quilt quilting for beginners made easy qu. I used the dimensions for a sanitary commission ninepatch given in barbara brackmans wonderful book quilts from the civil war and then tried my best to copy the colors used in the original piece. Easy quilt block tutorials for beginners the seasoned homemaker.