Victory Quilts

Victory Quilts
by Eleanor Burns

Victory Quilts
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Author: Eleanor Burns
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-04-10
ISBN: 1891776231
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Quilt In A Day

Book Reviews of Victory Quilts

Book Review: A Visual Feast!
Summary: 5 Stars

My copy of Ms. Burns' Victory Quilts book arrived yesterday, and I've already gone through it cover to cover - and can't wait to go through it again to start planning my first project! The book is about 1940's sampler quilts - which can be made using 20 different sampler blocks, each of which is rated according to degree of difficulty, making this a book that will appeal to quilters of all skill levels. Each block has its own chapter - giving the history of the block and wonderfully complete illustrated instructions on how to make it. Woven throughout the book are photos and articles from the 1940s giving the flavor of the time period, such as family life and the impact of the economic and political events of the day - which in turn give meaningful background on each block pattern. Also sprinkled throughout are photos of antique quilts together with new variations using the sampler blocks featured in the book - showing different borders, fabrics etc, which are very helpful in visualizing my own project (there are also pictures of quilts made using single blocks which are really beautiful too!) Ms Burns' also uses many photos from her own family, many featuring her parents who were war time newlyweds. All of these things breath life into the book, making it personal, interesting and alltogether wonderful.

Summary of Victory Quilts

Victory Quilts represents a look back in history to the 1940s and life on the home front during the war years. This book offers patterns and techniques for 20 blocks, each one representing a slice of history with a story to tell. The blocks are traditional patterns, popular during the 1940s era. Along with strip piecing, Eleanor teaches her techniques for squaring up triangle-pieced squares, applique, flying geese patches, and much more. Make a sampler quilt "set on point" or straight set. Each method is clearly explained and has step-by-step illustrations in full color. Ribbon and swag borders are explained in detail and add unique interest to the quilt projects. Same block repeat patterns are included in addition to a table runner, wall hanging, and other projects. Victory Quilts contains yardage and cutting charts for 5 quilt sizes, and the blocks can be made in either 12" or 6" size. The book has 240 pages packed with lots of extra projects. Templates are included in sturdy cardstock paper. Take a step back in history to the greatest generation and stitch your quilt in memory of those long gone days!

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