Quilting magazine - Century of Quilts by Better Homes & Gardens

**homesteadmamma** · 10-03-2002, 11:26 PM

Lets try this again. Maybe I can get it set up right. lol

This magazine is a MUST for all quilters. It has about 5 pages of ads and all the rest is quilting history. You even get 12 projects from the past with how to instructions and full size patterns.

1902-1919 A new Century of Quilts. Quilters look to new and proliferating mass-circulation magazines for patterns and decorating ideas.

1920-1929 - The Roaring Twenties. From floral production to artisitic masterpieces, applique quilts are the rage.

1930-1939 - A New Deal with Quilts. Times are tough and many quilters find comfort in creating quilts from pretty print and pastel fabrics.

1940-1969 - The Middle Years. Dedicated crafters keep the tradition alive even though fabric selection is limited and quilting becomes less fashionable.

1970-2002 - A Quilting Revival. America's Bicentennial celebration triggers a renewed enthusiasm for quilting in many shapes and forms.

This magazine is a Special Collector's Edition. Well worth the price for any quilter.

**MJsLady** · 10-03-2002, 11:36 PM

Where can i find it and how many pennies should I count out?

**Patchworkgirl** · 10-04-2002, 04:52 AM

Yes, that's my question too. I've never seen this- is it published monthly?

**homesteadmamma** · 10-04-2002, 06:23 PM

This is a Special Collector's Edition and its from the Editors of America's Patchwork and Quilting magazine.

I found it at the bookstand in our local grocery store. So you should be able to find it at any book store.

It costs $7.99 in Canada, don't have a clue as to what it costs in the States.

Its on display until December 31, 2002.

**Patchworkgirl** · 10-04-2002, 07:54 PM

Thanks Cj! I'll look tomorrow when I'm out getting groceries!

**Patchworkgirl** · 10-07-2002, 06:02 AM

I found this!!!! And it's everything you said Cj- I'm love this magazine! It's right up my alley since it explains about quilt history, fabric identification, etc. Thanks so much for telling us about it!

**homesteadmamma** · 10-07-2002, 07:36 PM

Isn't it great. Don't you just love all the history it talks about, even to the history periods and what happened then. I've so enjoyed this magazine.

I had stopped buying quilting magazines other than McCalls because they were getting so expensive, but when I saw this one I had to have it. Well worth the cost and only about 5 pages of ads. That makes it even better.

**Patchworkgirl** · 10-08-2002, 05:56 AM

This is definitely one of the best I've seen. The history is my favorite part also. And the types of fabric from different eras. It's funny- the more I get into quilting the more I want to know about the women who made quilts before me, were they doing it out of necessity- to keep their family warm, did they use scraps from worn out clothing, or were they lucky enough to purchase new fabric, etc. The mag. also explains the Kansas City Star quilt patterns- I've seen people selling these on e-bay and I've never really known what they were until now.

**homesteadmamma** · 10-08-2002, 10:05 AM

Patchworkgirl, I've found another kindred-spirit. I'm exactly the same as you, the more I get into quilting, the more I want to get into quilting history. Awesome some of the things I've learnt.

Did you know that quilts were used in the underground railroad. When a specific quilt was hung on a window, it was safe to go to that home. If there was no quilt, it wasn't safe.

There is so much history about quilting. I plan on doing more studying this coming year.

**Patchworkgirl** · 10-08-2002, 01:01 PM

I never knew that about the underground railroad. Very very interesting. If you find any books or more magazines of this type please let me know the titles- I'm so glad I have someone to share this passion with!