Books - 19th Century/Country

Home is where you honor the everyday happenings and celebrate special events and accomplishments. If decorating your house to make it a home, you'll love the ideas in this book. Stacy West creates layers of cozy home decor in settings large and small, mixing vintage finds with new favorites for a rich blend of style and functionality. Indulge in more than 350 gorgeous photos and learn how to create the looks from start to finish. Author: Stacy West; Martingale; 240 pages (6-3/4" x 8"); softcover.

The 14 quilts in this book were inspired by antique quilts from unknown quilt makers. This two-color combination has captured hearts throughout the years and you can continue the traditional with favorites of your own from this collection. Patchwork, applique and medallion quilts are all featured. Author: Various; Martingale; 96 pages; softcover.

These small quilts have spectacular style. Packed with 13 small quilts that are perfect for decorating your home, the author, owner of Primitive Gatherings, shares her best tips and tricks for precisely pieced small quilts so you can start and finish with ease. Set up a charming vignette with a small quilt as the backdrop, or make your little quilt the star of the show by framing it. Author: Lisa Bongean; Martingale Press; 80 pages; softcover.

If you love vintage quilts you will love these extra scrappy friendship quilts. Known for quilts that replicate patterns from the 1800s, the authors (owners of Red Crinoline Quilts) present scrapper patterns that are perfect for block swamps with friends. Expert tips for setting up a block exchange are also included. Authors: Paula Barnes and Mary Ellen Robison; 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.

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.

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.