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The Civil War Anniversary Quilts: 150 Blocks to Commemorate 150 Years: 150 Commemorative Blocks
Author(s): Rosemary Youngs (Author)
- Publisher: Rosemary Youngs
- Publication Date: 30 May 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 1440218714
- ISBN-13: 9781440218712
Book Description
150 Quilt Blocks to Honor the People and Events that Shaped Our Nation The years 2011-2015 mark the 150th Anniversary of the U.S. Civil War. Through compelling diary entries, letters and 150 quilt blocks, author Rosemary Youngs helps convey the true stories of Civil War soldiers and nurses. Mixing traditional and original quilt blocks, The Civil War Anniversary Quilts includes clear instruction, full-size templates, a collection of historical documents, stirring images and amazing quilts. Combine the blocks to make any of three quilts featured in the book, or design your own arrangement to commemorate this profound era of our nation’s history.
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About the Author
Rosemary Youngs is an award-winning quilter who enjoys designing quilts that tell a story. She participates in many quilting forums online and leads her own Civil War quilt group on Yahoo. Members of her group share their photographs and their journey while making her quilts patterns and Rosemary provides step-by-step instructions for foundation piecing for the blocks online. She is currently working on setting up a website and blog at Rosemaryyoungs.com
