Divided Hearts, A Civil War Friendship Quilts: Historical Narratives, 12 Blocks, Instruction & Inspirations

by Barbara Brackman

Overview

From best-selling author and quilt historian Barbara Brackman comes the fascinating story of Civil War friendships across the Mason-Dixon line. Create your own historically inspired friendship quilt with twelve popular blocks from the Civil War era. Each album block comes with design variations and an optional center flourish, plus setting instructions. Read compelling narratives of the women who found their hearts divided during the war, yet left a legacy of friendship quilts as proof of their bond.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617458880
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	05/25/2020
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Barbara Brackman is well known as an authority on Civil War quilts, having written numerous books on quilt history. A founding member of the American Quilt Study Group and inductee to the Quilters Hall of Fame, Barbara lives in Lawrence, Kansas. civilwarquilts.blogspot.com

Table of Contents

Introduction Timeline of historical dates as an illustration The Blocks Chapter 1: Wandering Lover - Indiana Fletcher Williams Chapter 2: Lend and Borrow - Mary Lyon and Mount Holyoke Chapter 3: Friendship Star - Constance Fenimore Woolson Chapter 4: Quaker Pride - Sarah Powell Leeds Chapter 5: Cross and Crown - Charlotte Forten Grimké Chapter 6: Madame's Star - The Petigru Sisters Chapter 7: Chimney Sweep - Caroline Russell Seabury Chapter 8: Southern Cross - Mittie Bulloch Roosevelt Chapter 9: Lexington Belle - Mary Ann Todd Lincoln Chapter 10: Carolina Lily - Elizabeth Keckley and Anna Burwell Chapter 11: Double Star - Emily Wharton Sinkler Chapter 12: This and That -An Ever-Widening Circle Setting the Album Blocks Gallery About the Author