For fans of the
Bird of Paradise quilt, also known as The Civil War Brides quilt, there is now a book! I received a supply of these today. They are by Karen Mowery, and contain beautiful photos and full size patterns. I will have them on my
website a little later today, but I am keeping one for myself!
There is a whole blog devoted to this quilt, and a great following. I plan not to get caught up in it, but it is almost irresistible.
There were a few other books in the box that I am a bit excited about. "History Repeated" by Betsy Chutchian and Carol Staehle, of the 19th Century Patchwork Divas, in Texas; "Confederates in the Cornfield", by Edie McGinnis; and finally a favourite topic - "Stars!A Study of 19th Century Star Quilts"
this one I LOVE! There is no pattern for this one, but I think I could work it out myself. There are patterns for many other star quilts. I think it is the colour first that attracted me, and the simplicity of it. I will have to get some more of these books, so I get to keep one for myself!
Such lovely books! I have seen the Stars book around and thought it would be a great addition. I only have the 'History Repeated' book, and there are some gorgeous quilts in there, there is one that has been calling my name for a while LOL! But I need to finish up some of what I have already started!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I waited to make the quilt. The blocks in A Bountiful Life are square like the original Bird of Paradise and the pattern also includes the original borders.
ReplyDeleteHistory Repeated is also a wonderful book with lots of inspiration.