Civil War

I have been working on a small quilt using some of the Civil War fabrics that I have been collecting. These fabrics are beautiful deep reds, greens and browns. As you know, I am not a real blue person but there are some lovely civil war blues as well. The Civil War period covers the years 1850 to 1880 and is represented by many fabric lines. I have found a local quilt shop that specializes in Civil War era fabrics - Pieceful Gatherings Quilt Shop. This shop is located in Fox River Grove, Illinois. It's a great place to stop in and browse or go for classes.

I love to quilt with fabrics that have a storyline. As a youngster, I lived not far from the battlefield in Gettysburg, PA. Of course, all things Civil War can be found in Gettysburg - including ghosts! While we were there in November, my son bought me a book about the Spirits of Gettsyburg - very interesting! The gal that wrote it was a tour guide in Gettysburg! Anyway, back to the quilt I am working on.....

The pattern is Baskets for Betsy, a Carol Hopkins Design. She makes beautiful patterns for Reproduction Fabrics. I have several of her patterns that I will be working on. The quilts are small and will make good wall hangings or table toppers. I thought small would be easier, but that is NOT the case! Those little blocks are harder to work on then the bigger ones!

This has been a long time in the works. I started on it when I lived in Las Vegas and had my friends at the Christmas Goose to sit and sew with! I am a social sewer, so it is hard to sit in the craft room in my basement, by myself, and sew. I love it when Abby comes to visit - she will sit and sew with me.

I'll post again when I have the finished quilt! It could be a week - it might be next year this time!! Who knows :-)