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Talented sisters Polly Minick and Laurie Simpson collaborate to bring you this stunning collection of their latest work – quilts, rugs, and stitcheries. Their inspiration was the brave women who kept the home fires burning during World War II. Laurie created an eye-popping nine-block appliqué quilt to commemorate the achievements of these Victory Girls. Two other clever quilts are included – one pieced, one embroidered with kitties, along with designs to embellis… More >>
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Victory Girls: Patriotic Quilts and Rugs of WWII
Monday, June 4th, 2012Victory Quilts
Monday, April 18th, 2011- ISBN13: 9781891776236
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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… More >>