Pioneer quilts : prairie settlers' life in fabric : over 30 quilts from the Poos collection : 5 projects

Join fictional character Esther Heinzmann as she narrates the journey through authentic, pioneer-era creations from the Poos Collection—each featured in full color on a 2-page spread. Ideal for traditional quilters and quilt history buffs, this robust offering of 30 antique quilts also includes 5 quilt projects that readers can recreate at home. Offering access to the authors' privately held family collection, this book gives an in-depth look at the importance of quilts to the pioneer life. As you view the quilts, you'll also read accounts of the Great Migration, including information on preparation for the long journey and a depiction of real life on the prairie. Discover the history and culture of America’s pioneers chronicled in quilts and learn how to create your own inspired designs. Join fictional character Esther Heinzmann as she narrates the journey through authentic, pioneer-era creations from the Poos Collection—each featured in full color on a 2-page spread. Ideal for traditional quilters and quilt history buffs, this robust offering of 30 antique quilts also includes 5 quilt projects that readers can recreate at home. Offering access to the authors’ privately held family collection, this book gives an in-depth look at the importance of quilts to the pioneer life. As you view the quilts, you'll also read accounts of the Westward Expansion, including information on preparation for the long journey and a depiction of real life on the prairie. Join fictional character Esther Heinzmann as she narrates the pioneer journey through 30 historical quilts from the Poos Collection. Enjoy antique quilts featured on 2-page, full-color spreads in stunning detail. Remake some of the classic blocks on your own - project instructions for 5 quilts are included. Enrich your journey through the book by reading accounts of the Great Migration, the long journey, and real life on the prairie. Introduction The Great Migration Our Pioneers and Migration Pieces of the Prairie Esther Heinzmann Tells the Tales of the Prairie through Quilts Projects Delectable Mountains Wild Goose Chase Cake Stand Red and White Nine Patch Double Four Patch Crib Quilt Endnotes Meet the Authors A collection of story-telling quilt patterns, from the era of westward expansion. Includes full quilt photos and detail shots, and project instructions for 5 antique quilts (Delectable Mountains, Wild Goose Chase, Cake Stand, Red-and-white Nine-patch, Double Four-patch Crib Quilt) View 30 historical, pioneer-era quilts from the Poos Collection in colorful, 2-page spreads with stunning details. Remake 5 classic quilts with included instructions A robust offering of 30 antique quilts from the Poos Collection. Recreate 5 quilts at home.