Books - 19th Century

Sew your way back to a simpler time. Cindy Blackberg presents 11 gorgeous quilts that stand the test of time.  All but one project can be machine pieced. Most include helpful tips and templates for hand piecing as well. Truly inspiring photos feature 11 traditional patterns ranging from a small table topper to a twin-size quilt. Author: Cindy Blackberg; Martingale Press; 80 pages; softcover.

This book pairs classic red and green quilt making with modern day techniques. There are 14 timeless quilts from top designers, all in a red and green colorway. Authors: Various; Martingale; 112 pages; softcover.

Follow the story of Carrie and her family as they travel from western Virginia to Kansas in 1871 to start a new life. Author Martha Walker weaves snippets of both fact and fiction into Carrie's story, imagining what the young girl thought as she moved to her new home. There are 10 quilt projects ranging in size from a table runner and wall hangings to throws and bed-sized quilts. Author: Martha Walker; Martingale; 80 pages plus pull-out patterns; softcover.

Here’s a collection of timeless quilts using reproduction fabrics. You’ll find more than a dozen large quilts that look like they just came out of a 19th century home. Tips and techniques for accuracy, and dozens of pictures are included. Author: Jo Morton; Martingale Press; 96 pages; softcover.

These small quilts are delightful and you can never have enough! This book features 12 traditional patterns, one a quilt as tiny as 13" square and the largest just 34" x 42". Stack them on table tops, tuck them into cozy vignettes, and share them with people you love. Author: Pam Buda; Martingale Press; 80 pages; softcover.

The thirteen quilts in this book are inspired by the people, place and events of the Civil War. You’ll use your reproduction fabrics to stitch tributes to the trends of the time. Each quilt is shown with step-by-step directions. Author: Carol Hopkins; Martingale Press; 80 pages; softcover.

Jo Morton’s latest book features 13 reproduction quilts from wall hangings to throws traditional quilt patterns using gorgeous 19th century reproduction fabrics. Close-up photos help you study the author’s fabric combinations. You’ll learn how to choose fabrics, sew with triangles, press for success, piece by hand and more. Author: Jo Morton; Martingale Press; 96 pages; softcover.

The sweet and simple projects in this book are dedicated to the beloved characters of Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher and their budding romance in the Mark Twain books. The centerpiece of the collection is the sampler quilt, in which each block represents Tom, Becky, or the people and adventures in their lives. There are 11 unique blocks that combine to make a beautiful sampler quilt. Author: Christina McCourt; Kansas City Star; 80 pages; softcover.

Explore the rich history of the rush for wealth--gold, silver and copper in the West during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Cindy Brick profiles nine brave and daring heroines of the era--Bella Starr, Molly Brown, Baby Doe Tabor, and more. Several quilts are designed in their honor, plus authentic Gold Rush era quilt patterns are included so you can recreate your own period piece. You’ll also find extensive quilting instructions, with tips of everything from washing (or not washing) fabric to the importance of ironing. Author: Cindy Brick; Kansas City Star; 128 pages; softcover.