The popular author of Prairie Children and Their Quilts and Remembering Adelia has outdone herself with this combination of lovely projects and fascinating historical tidbits. Patterned after quilts made during the Civil War era, these easy projects are ideal for nineteenth-century reproduction fabrics.

* Choose from patterns for 16 appealing projects, including large quilts, doll and baby quilts, and a pincushion, sewing box, and needle case
* Learn about the importance of quilting during the Civil War era and how women's efforts led to increased civil and political involvement among women
* See historical photos and read eloquent excerpts from letters written to and from soldiers during the Civil War