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English
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"Chiaverini has once again written an intense and beautiful book-so much so that readers will almost hear the hollow echo of the fife and drum as they immerse themselves in every compelling page . . . Truly unforgettable."—BookPage
In 1862, the men of Water's Ford, Pennsylvania, rally to President Lincoln's call while Dorothea Granger marshals her friends to "wield their needles for the Union." Meanwhile, Anneke Bergstrom hides...
In 1862, the men of Water's Ford, Pennsylvania, rally to President Lincoln's call while Dorothea Granger marshals her friends to "wield their needles for the Union." Meanwhile, Anneke Bergstrom hides...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
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Best-selling author Sandra Dallas has won rave reviews for this tale set during the Civil War. When Alice Bullock's husband joins the Union Army, the young quilting enthusiast is left to deal with an Iowa farm and an imposing mother-in-law. And then her life turns upside down when she's accused of murder.
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English
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"Interveaves the story of Maria, a seamstress in the royal household of Buckingham Palace, and Caroline Meadows who discovers a beautiful quilt in her mother's attic." --
"Maria knows she's lucky to have landed in the sewing room of the royal household. Before World War I casts its shadow, she catches the eye of the Prince of Wales, a glamorous and intense gentleman. But her life takes a far darker turn, and soon all she has left is a fantastical...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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"It is 1864 and Eliza Spooner's husband Will has joined the Kansas volunteers to fight the Confederates, leaving her with their two children and in charge of their home and land. Eliza is confident that he will return home, and she helps pass the months making a special quilt to keep Will warm during his winter months in the army. When the unthinkable happens, she takes in a a woman and child who have been left alone and made vulnerable by the war,...
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Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
1995.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This fun and interesting book presents the history of American pioneers by describing the quilts they made, linking common experiences they had with various quilt patterns. Projects that kids can make are also included – a great way to bring history to life!
Author
Publisher
C&T Pub
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Discover the history of Civil War era quilting and learn how to create your own period-inspired quilt.
Quilts and their makers are an integral part of the story about this incredible period of American history. Barbara Brackman offers a rarely discussed perspective from half of those who lived through it-the women of the North and the South.
Included are complete instructions for nine projects, which are adapted from historical quilts and convey...
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Publisher
C&T Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Witness Civil War history chronicled in quilt squares, discover more about the women behind them, and learn how to craft a quilt of your own.
Journey through a historic time in American history with Barbara Brackman, bestselling author and quilt historian. Barbara's book features fifty quilt blocks that commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Each block (most were first published in the 1930s) was selected for the symbolism its name lends...
Author
Publisher
Martingale
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Designer Kathleen Tracy is back with more delightful little quilts! This time she's gathered a treasury of 4" blocks reminiscent of those sewn by schoolgirls during the nineteenth century. Make all 72 timeless blocks and combine them in a sampler quilt or select a few favorites to use in any of six other charming quilts. They're so quick to stitch, and perfect for reproduction-fabric scraps, it's easy to make several blocks in one sitting or to complete...
13) The quilting bee
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the process of quilt making, including a history of the craft, sample quilt patterns, and directions for creating a children's book authors and illustrators quilt.
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Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
This book contains over 200 newspaper articles dating from 180 to 1945, that trace crazy quilt patterns and articles in women's magazines and pamphlets. The text is illustrated with quilts that are contemporary to the source articles.
