I chose Barbara Brackman's Civil War Sampler.
I may not make all fifty blocks, but I hope to complete enough for two quilts. I'm doing each block in two different color combinations, so I can divide them into two groups of different blocks.
I have a box of Civil War reproduction fabrics that I am using. I'm not very familiar with the fabrics, or the way they should be combined, but I'm enjoying the process.
Here are the blocks I have so far. (Note: Each photo shows two blocks from the same block pattern made with different fabrics.)
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| White House |
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| Star of the West |
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| Barbara Frietchie Star |
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| Catch Me If You Can |
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| Hovering Hawks |
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| Port and Starboard |
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| Strength in Union |
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| Fox and Geese |
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| Peace and Plenty |
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| Yankee Puzzle |
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| Blockade |
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| Louisiana |
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| Tennessee |
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| Calico Puzzle |
I am making 12" blocks. These are larger than I normally do, but the cutting instructions for the blocks are clearer for the 12" size rather than the 8" size. The instructions are different from those I prefer, in that there are no unit sizes for the parts of the block. I usually rely heavily on those measurements to keep things uniform. I also have used some different techniques than the book shows--but, to each his (or her) own.
I'm enjoying this new experience and experimenting with some different fabric prints than I have used before--lots more to come!
