Simple blessings in patchwork

13 traditional projects with a twist

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Spark your creativity with 13 warm, welcoming, Civil War–inspired quilts and projects from the sisters behind Yellow Creek Designs. While they draw inspiration from the past, Jill Shaulis and Vicki Olsen can’t resist adding their own unique twist, whether adapting blocks into smaller projects or incorporating several elements at once! Explore many techniques, including foundation piecing, wool appliqué, hand-worked hexagons, and more, as you sew bed quilts, samplers, wallhangings, and table toppers and runners, all with a charming, primitive style. With so many projects there is something for everyone, no matter your taste or skill level!• Learn the piecing and appliqué skills that will make your quilt an heirloom• Variety is the spice of life—mix it up with 13 projects, from bed quilts and samplers to wallhangings and table toppers• Bring a vintage, homey vibe to your life with inspiring patterns and motifs