Tributes and Treasures: 12 Vintage-inspired Quilts Made With Reproduction Prints

It takes a book like Tributes and Treasures to remind us that variability and originality have an important role in modern-day quilts based on 1800s tradition. Paula Barnes, as designer, and Mary Ellen Robison, as piecer, have produced a lovely book that proves uniqueness can still be wrought from these common elements: settings, sashings, borders, and alternate blocks. Add in some organized scrappiness, and you can appreciate why some of us will never tire of the repro genre. There's nothing too tricky here, as for technique. Consequently, beginners won't have to skip over many of these 12 projects. All but 1 of the projects use diagonal settings. And that one, the 81.5" x 99.5" pink and brown "Cabin Creek", is a straight set that fools the eye by appearing diagonally set. All are quite large, which is unusual for a quilt book. The smallest side dimension is 68 inches, while the largest side is 107.5 inches. Thus, as shown, all would be considered bed-worthy more than lap- or wall-sized. About 1/2 the projects use sashings, both pieced and not. "Kennesaw Mountain", at 92.5 inches square, is another eye-fooler with its multitude of flying geese that sure look like sashing ... but they're not. (But they could be, with a bit of reconfiguring.) All of the 12 projects are predominated by one particular block which gets repeated as needed. Alternate blocks appear occasionally, either within the body or nicely placed along the perimeter. "Oak Alley", at 78" x 78", is composed of 13 tree blocks. Much more stick-to-it-iveness will be needed for the 2 quilts that both have 85 blocks. One is "Hill Country Baskets", at 96" x 96", which requires 196 sashings strips for its 85 identical blocks. The 2nd is the quilt shown on the cover - "Antique Star". It uses only 1/2 the sashings strips because it does not use corner posts. Consequently, some of those strips are quite lengthy and might be awkward for some to handle. Compounding the trickiness is the optional use of fussy cutting all those sashings. Each quilt can be downsized easily by reducing the number of blocks. Since all the quilts involve a lot of repetition (but to nice effect), this might be good to know. Each also is introduced with a bit of history. If I were forced, say, with fabric withholding, to express something less than positive about Tributes and Treasures, it would be that alternate colorways are not provided. But that's a real stretch. Now, please, don't take away any of my 1800s repros. I'll be needing them soon, very soon ...

I have stacks of quilting books and, I must say, this is one of the best. This book contains 12 BED SIZE quilt projects each named for a Civil War place, person, object, and one loyal dog. There’s a short story accompanying each quilt. I’m a huge history buff, particularly Early American and Civil War eras, and find the pattern-plus-story combo wonderful. I love every quilt in the book, which is pretty rare. Each quilt pattern (and also the fabrics used) stays true to the “look” of actually being from the Civil War era. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this book. I am so glad I bought it.

How often do we buy a quilting book only to find most of the patterns are less than the cover pattern? Not so with this book. The format is very interesting, alternating between historical anecdotes and quilt patterns. Every quilt in this book is wonderful and would be great in any fabric theme. instructions are clear and concise.

I love the stories, i was sad when I read the last story. The quilts are beautiful too. Ms. Barnes writes the most gorgeous quilts/patterns....I love her books.

I like the classic vintage style quilts, so this was perfect and easy to follow.

Love this book, love the patterns and love the history

Lots of nice quilting patterns for lap and larger quilts and easy to understand directions.

Easy to make quilting projects

Beautiful photos of some wonderful quilts. Nice selection of patterns so there is something for every skill level. Instructions appear to be well written. Am going to make a quilt from this book this winter...

Great resource book

It takes a book like Tributes and Treasures to remind us that variability and originality have an important role in modern-day quilts based on 1800s tradition. Paula Barnes, as designer, and Mary Ellen Robison, as piecer, have produced a lovely book that proves uniqueness can still be wrought from these common elements: settings, sashings, borders, and alternate blocks. Add in some organized scrappiness, and you can appreciate why some of us will never tire of the repro genre. There's nothing too tricky here, as for technique. Consequently, beginners won't have to skip over many of these 12 projects. All but 1 of the projects use diagonal settings. And that one, the 81.5" x 99.5" pink and brown "Cabin Creek", is a straight set that fools the eye by appearing diagonally set. All are quite large, which is unusual for a quilt book. The smallest side dimension is 68 inches, while the largest side is 107.5 inches. Thus, as shown, all would be considered bed-worthy more than lap- or wall-sized. About 1/2 the projects use sashings, both pieced and not. "Kennesaw Mountain", at 92.5 inches square, is another eye-fooler with its multitude of flying geese that sure look like sashing ... but they're not. (But they could be, with a bit of reconfiguring.) All of the 12 projects are predominated by one particular block which gets repeated as needed. Alternate blocks appear occasionally, either within the body or nicely placed along the perimeter. "Oak Alley", at 78" x 78", is composed of 13 tree blocks. Much more stick-to-it-iveness will be needed for the 2 quilts that both have 85 blocks. One is "Hill Country Baskets", at 96" x 96", which requires 196 sashings strips for its 85 identical blocks. The 2nd is the quilt shown on the cover - "Antique Star". It uses only 1/2 the sashings strips because it does not use corner posts. Consequently, some of those strips are quite lengthy and might be awkward for some to handle. Compounding the trickiness is the optional use of fussy cutting all those sashings. Each quilt can be downsized easily by reducing the number of blocks. Since all the quilts involve a lot of repetition (but to nice effect), this might be good to know. Each also is introduced with a bit of history. If I were forced, say, with fabric withholding, to express something less than positive about Tributes and Treasures, it would be that alternate colorways are not provided. But that's a real stretch. Now, please, don't take away any of my 1800s repros. I'll be needing them soon, very soon ...

I have stacks of quilting books and, I must say, this is one of the best. This book contains 12 BED SIZE quilt projects each named for a Civil War place, person, object, and one loyal dog. There’s a short story accompanying each quilt. I’m a huge history buff, particularly Early American and Civil War eras, and find the pattern-plus-story combo wonderful. I love every quilt in the book, which is pretty rare. Each quilt pattern (and also the fabrics used) stays true to the “look” of actually being from the Civil War era. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this book. I am so glad I bought it.

How often do we buy a quilting book only to find most of the patterns are less than the cover pattern? Not so with this book. The format is very interesting, alternating between historical anecdotes and quilt patterns. Every quilt in this book is wonderful and would be great in any fabric theme. instructions are clear and concise.

I love the stories, i was sad when I read the last story. The quilts are beautiful too. Ms. Barnes writes the most gorgeous quilts/patterns....I love her books.

I like the classic vintage style quilts, so this was perfect and easy to follow.

Love this book, love the patterns and love the history

Lots of nice quilting patterns for lap and larger quilts and easy to understand directions.

Easy to make quilting projects

Beautiful photos of some wonderful quilts. Nice selection of patterns so there is something for every skill level. Instructions appear to be well written. Am going to make a quilt from this book this winter...

Great resource book

It takes a book like Tributes and Treasures to remind us that variability and originality have an important role in modern-day quilts based on 1800s tradition. Paula Barnes, as designer, and Mary Ellen Robison, as piecer, have produced a lovely book that proves uniqueness can still be wrought from these common elements: settings, sashings, borders, and alternate blocks. Add in some organized scrappiness, and you can appreciate why some of us will never tire of the repro genre. There's nothing too tricky here, as for technique. Consequently, beginners won't have to skip over many of these 12 projects. All but 1 of the projects use diagonal settings. And that one, the 81.5" x 99.5" pink and brown "Cabin Creek", is a straight set that fools the eye by appearing diagonally set. All are quite large, which is unusual for a quilt book. The smallest side dimension is 68 inches, while the largest side is 107.5 inches. Thus, as shown, all would be considered bed-worthy more than lap- or wall-sized. About 1/2 the projects use sashings, both pieced and not. "Kennesaw Mountain", at 92.5 inches square, is another eye-fooler with its multitude of flying geese that sure look like sashing ... but they're not. (But they could be, with a bit of reconfiguring.) All of the 12 projects are predominated by one particular block which gets repeated as needed. Alternate blocks appear occasionally, either within the body or nicely placed along the perimeter. "Oak Alley", at 78" x 78", is composed of 13 tree blocks. Much more stick-to-it-iveness will be needed for the 2 quilts that both have 85 blocks. One is "Hill Country Baskets", at 96" x 96", which requires 196 sashings strips for its 85 identical blocks. The 2nd is the quilt shown on the cover - "Antique Star". It uses only 1/2 the sashings strips because it does not use corner posts. Consequently, some of those strips are quite lengthy and might be awkward for some to handle. Compounding the trickiness is the optional use of fussy cutting all those sashings. Each quilt can be downsized easily by reducing the number of blocks. Since all the quilts involve a lot of repetition (but to nice effect), this might be good to know. Each also is introduced with a bit of history. If I were forced, say, with fabric withholding, to express something less than positive about Tributes and Treasures, it would be that alternate colorways are not provided. But that's a real stretch. Now, please, don't take away any of my 1800s repros. I'll be needing them soon, very soon ...

I have stacks of quilting books and, I must say, this is one of the best. This book contains 12 BED SIZE quilt projects each named for a Civil War place, person, object, and one loyal dog. There’s a short story accompanying each quilt. I’m a huge history buff, particularly Early American and Civil War eras, and find the pattern-plus-story combo wonderful. I love every quilt in the book, which is pretty rare. Each quilt pattern (and also the fabrics used) stays true to the “look” of actually being from the Civil War era. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this book. I am so glad I bought it.

How often do we buy a quilting book only to find most of the patterns are less than the cover pattern? Not so with this book. The format is very interesting, alternating between historical anecdotes and quilt patterns. Every quilt in this book is wonderful and would be great in any fabric theme. instructions are clear and concise.

I love the stories, i was sad when I read the last story. The quilts are beautiful too. Ms. Barnes writes the most gorgeous quilts/patterns....I love her books.

I like the classic vintage style quilts, so this was perfect and easy to follow.

Love this book, love the patterns and love the history

Lots of nice quilting patterns for lap and larger quilts and easy to understand directions.

Easy to make quilting projects

Beautiful photos of some wonderful quilts. Nice selection of patterns so there is something for every skill level. Instructions appear to be well written. Am going to make a quilt from this book this winter...

Great resource book

It takes a book like Tributes and Treasures to remind us that variability and originality have an important role in modern-day quilts based on 1800s tradition. Paula Barnes, as designer, and Mary Ellen Robison, as piecer, have produced a lovely book that proves uniqueness can still be wrought from these common elements: settings, sashings, borders, and alternate blocks. Add in some organized scrappiness, and you can appreciate why some of us will never tire of the repro genre. There's nothing too tricky here, as for technique. Consequently, beginners won't have to skip over many of these 12 projects. All but 1 of the projects use diagonal settings. And that one, the 81.5" x 99.5" pink and brown "Cabin Creek", is a straight set that fools the eye by appearing diagonally set. All are quite large, which is unusual for a quilt book. The smallest side dimension is 68 inches, while the largest side is 107.5 inches. Thus, as shown, all would be considered bed-worthy more than lap- or wall-sized. About 1/2 the projects use sashings, both pieced and not. "Kennesaw Mountain", at 92.5 inches square, is another eye-fooler with its multitude of flying geese that sure look like sashing ... but they're not. (But they could be, with a bit of reconfiguring.) All of the 12 projects are predominated by one particular block which gets repeated as needed. Alternate blocks appear occasionally, either within the body or nicely placed along the perimeter. "Oak Alley", at 78" x 78", is composed of 13 tree blocks. Much more stick-to-it-iveness will be needed for the 2 quilts that both have 85 blocks. One is "Hill Country Baskets", at 96" x 96", which requires 196 sashings strips for its 85 identical blocks. The 2nd is the quilt shown on the cover - "Antique Star". It uses only 1/2 the sashings strips because it does not use corner posts. Consequently, some of those strips are quite lengthy and might be awkward for some to handle. Compounding the trickiness is the optional use of fussy cutting all those sashings. Each quilt can be downsized easily by reducing the number of blocks. Since all the quilts involve a lot of repetition (but to nice effect), this might be good to know. Each also is introduced with a bit of history. If I were forced, say, with fabric withholding, to express something less than positive about Tributes and Treasures, it would be that alternate colorways are not provided. But that's a real stretch. Now, please, don't take away any of my 1800s repros. I'll be needing them soon, very soon ...

I have stacks of quilting books and, I must say, this is one of the best. This book contains 12 BED SIZE quilt projects each named for a Civil War place, person, object, and one loyal dog. There’s a short story accompanying each quilt. I’m a huge history buff, particularly Early American and Civil War eras, and find the pattern-plus-story combo wonderful. I love every quilt in the book, which is pretty rare. Each quilt pattern (and also the fabrics used) stays true to the “look” of actually being from the Civil War era. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this book. I am so glad I bought it.

How often do we buy a quilting book only to find most of the patterns are less than the cover pattern? Not so with this book. The format is very interesting, alternating between historical anecdotes and quilt patterns. Every quilt in this book is wonderful and would be great in any fabric theme. instructions are clear and concise.

I love the stories, i was sad when I read the last story. The quilts are beautiful too. Ms. Barnes writes the most gorgeous quilts/patterns....I love her books.

I like the classic vintage style quilts, so this was perfect and easy to follow.

Love this book, love the patterns and love the history

Lots of nice quilting patterns for lap and larger quilts and easy to understand directions.

Easy to make quilting projects

Beautiful photos of some wonderful quilts. Nice selection of patterns so there is something for every skill level. Instructions appear to be well written. Am going to make a quilt from this book this winter...

Great resource book

It takes a book like Tributes and Treasures to remind us that variability and originality have an important role in modern-day quilts based on 1800s tradition. Paula Barnes, as designer, and Mary Ellen Robison, as piecer, have produced a lovely book that proves uniqueness can still be wrought from these common elements: settings, sashings, borders, and alternate blocks. Add in some organized scrappiness, and you can appreciate why some of us will never tire of the repro genre. There's nothing too tricky here, as for technique. Consequently, beginners won't have to skip over many of these 12 projects. All but 1 of the projects use diagonal settings. And that one, the 81.5" x 99.5" pink and brown "Cabin Creek", is a straight set that fools the eye by appearing diagonally set. All are quite large, which is unusual for a quilt book. The smallest side dimension is 68 inches, while the largest side is 107.5 inches. Thus, as shown, all would be considered bed-worthy more than lap- or wall-sized. About 1/2 the projects use sashings, both pieced and not. "Kennesaw Mountain", at 92.5 inches square, is another eye-fooler with its multitude of flying geese that sure look like sashing ... but they're not. (But they could be, with a bit of reconfiguring.) All of the 12 projects are predominated by one particular block which gets repeated as needed. Alternate blocks appear occasionally, either within the body or nicely placed along the perimeter. "Oak Alley", at 78" x 78", is composed of 13 tree blocks. Much more stick-to-it-iveness will be needed for the 2 quilts that both have 85 blocks. One is "Hill Country Baskets", at 96" x 96", which requires 196 sashings strips for its 85 identical blocks. The 2nd is the quilt shown on the cover - "Antique Star". It uses only 1/2 the sashings strips because it does not use corner posts. Consequently, some of those strips are quite lengthy and might be awkward for some to handle. Compounding the trickiness is the optional use of fussy cutting all those sashings. Each quilt can be downsized easily by reducing the number of blocks. Since all the quilts involve a lot of repetition (but to nice effect), this might be good to know. Each also is introduced with a bit of history. If I were forced, say, with fabric withholding, to express something less than positive about Tributes and Treasures, it would be that alternate colorways are not provided. But that's a real stretch. Now, please, don't take away any of my 1800s repros. I'll be needing them soon, very soon ...

I have stacks of quilting books and, I must say, this is one of the best. This book contains 12 BED SIZE quilt projects each named for a Civil War place, person, object, and one loyal dog. There’s a short story accompanying each quilt. I’m a huge history buff, particularly Early American and Civil War eras, and find the pattern-plus-story combo wonderful. I love every quilt in the book, which is pretty rare. Each quilt pattern (and also the fabrics used) stays true to the “look” of actually being from the Civil War era. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this book. I am so glad I bought it.

How often do we buy a quilting book only to find most of the patterns are less than the cover pattern? Not so with this book. The format is very interesting, alternating between historical anecdotes and quilt patterns. Every quilt in this book is wonderful and would be great in any fabric theme. instructions are clear and concise.

I love the stories, i was sad when I read the last story. The quilts are beautiful too. Ms. Barnes writes the most gorgeous quilts/patterns....I love her books.

I like the classic vintage style quilts, so this was perfect and easy to follow.

Love this book, love the patterns and love the history

Lots of nice quilting patterns for lap and larger quilts and easy to understand directions.

Easy to make quilting projects

Beautiful photos of some wonderful quilts. Nice selection of patterns so there is something for every skill level. Instructions appear to be well written. Am going to make a quilt from this book this winter...

Great resource book

I love Civil War reproduction fabrics and the patterns and fabrics shown were no exception. I am especially fond of Red Crinoline quilts and their designers.

Love the book. Have always admired these patterns now I own them in one book.

Good

Love these patterns

Love this book. Anything Paula Barnes is evolved in I usually like very much. I am going to make some of these very soon.

Just a wonderful quilt book. I look through it constantly. I hope to make at least 3 of these quilts.

fabulous patterns and techniques

Great bool!

Some interesting quilts.

Great book.

It takes a book like Tributes and Treasures to remind us that variability and originality have an important role in modern-day quilts based on 1800s tradition. Paula Barnes, as designer, and Mary Ellen Robison, as piecer, have produced a lovely book that proves uniqueness can still be wrought from these common elements: settings, sashings, borders, and alternate blocks. Add in some organized scrappiness, and you can appreciate why some of us will never tire of the repro genre. There's nothing too tricky here, as for technique. Consequently, beginners won't have to skip over many of these 12 projects. All but 1 of the projects use diagonal settings. And that one, the 81.5" x 99.5" pink and brown "Cabin Creek", is a straight set that fools the eye by appearing diagonally set. All are quite large, which is unusual for a quilt book. The smallest side dimension is 68 inches, while the largest side is 107.5 inches. Thus, as shown, all would be considered bed-worthy more than lap- or wall-sized. About 1/2 the projects use sashings, both pieced and not. "Kennesaw Mountain", at 92.5 inches square, is another eye-fooler with its multitude of flying geese that sure look like sashing ... but they're not. (But they could be, with a bit of reconfiguring.) All of the 12 projects are predominated by one particular block which gets repeated as needed. Alternate blocks appear occasionally, either within the body or nicely placed along the perimeter. "Oak Alley", at 78" x 78", is composed of 13 tree blocks. Much more stick-to-it-iveness will be needed for the 2 quilts that both have 85 blocks. One is "Hill Country Baskets", at 96" x 96", which requires 196 sashings strips for its 85 identical blocks. The 2nd is the quilt shown on the cover - "Antique Star". It uses only 1/2 the sashings strips because it does not use corner posts. Consequently, some of those strips are quite lengthy and might be awkward for some to handle. Compounding the trickiness is the optional use of fussy cutting all those sashings. Each quilt can be downsized easily by reducing the number of blocks. Since all the quilts involve a lot of repetition (but to nice effect), this might be good to know. Each also is introduced with a bit of history. If I were forced, say, with fabric withholding, to express something less than positive about Tributes and Treasures, it would be that alternate colorways are not provided. But that's a real stretch. Now, please, don't take away any of my 1800s repros. I'll be needing them soon, very soon ...

I have stacks of quilting books and, I must say, this is one of the best. This book contains 12 BED SIZE quilt projects each named for a Civil War place, person, object, and one loyal dog. There’s a short story accompanying each quilt. I’m a huge history buff, particularly Early American and Civil War eras, and find the pattern-plus-story combo wonderful. I love every quilt in the book, which is pretty rare. Each quilt pattern (and also the fabrics used) stays true to the “look” of actually being from the Civil War era. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this book. I am so glad I bought it.

How often do we buy a quilting book only to find most of the patterns are less than the cover pattern? Not so with this book. The format is very interesting, alternating between historical anecdotes and quilt patterns. Every quilt in this book is wonderful and would be great in any fabric theme. instructions are clear and concise.

I love the stories, i was sad when I read the last story. The quilts are beautiful too. Ms. Barnes writes the most gorgeous quilts/patterns....I love her books.

I like the classic vintage style quilts, so this was perfect and easy to follow.

Love this book, love the patterns and love the history

Lots of nice quilting patterns for lap and larger quilts and easy to understand directions.

Easy to make quilting projects

Beautiful photos of some wonderful quilts. Nice selection of patterns so there is something for every skill level. Instructions appear to be well written. Am going to make a quilt from this book this winter...

Great resource book

Nice quilts - good instructions.

ok

Love it.

Great book, good price, quick delivery. Thanks!

Always looking for ways to recover vintage designs. Book does a nice job.

Beautiful book

Perfect condition. Excellent price

Nice quilt book!

This book has inspired me to make a quilt with vintage blocks. The stories were interesting.

Good book. Fast Service.

It takes a book like Tributes and Treasures to remind us that variability and originality have an important role in modern-day quilts based on 1800s tradition. Paula Barnes, as designer, and Mary Ellen Robison, as piecer, have produced a lovely book that proves uniqueness can still be wrought from these common elements: settings, sashings, borders, and alternate blocks. Add in some organized scrappiness, and you can appreciate why some of us will never tire of the repro genre. There's nothing too tricky here, as for technique. Consequently, beginners won't have to skip over many of these 12 projects. All but 1 of the projects use diagonal settings. And that one, the 81.5" x 99.5" pink and brown "Cabin Creek", is a straight set that fools the eye by appearing diagonally set. All are quite large, which is unusual for a quilt book. The smallest side dimension is 68 inches, while the largest side is 107.5 inches. Thus, as shown, all would be considered bed-worthy more than lap- or wall-sized. About 1/2 the projects use sashings, both pieced and not. "Kennesaw Mountain", at 92.5 inches square, is another eye-fooler with its multitude of flying geese that sure look like sashing ... but they're not. (But they could be, with a bit of reconfiguring.) All of the 12 projects are predominated by one particular block which gets repeated as needed. Alternate blocks appear occasionally, either within the body or nicely placed along the perimeter. "Oak Alley", at 78" x 78", is composed of 13 tree blocks. Much more stick-to-it-iveness will be needed for the 2 quilts that both have 85 blocks. One is "Hill Country Baskets", at 96" x 96", which requires 196 sashings strips for its 85 identical blocks. The 2nd is the quilt shown on the cover - "Antique Star". It uses only 1/2 the sashings strips because it does not use corner posts. Consequently, some of those strips are quite lengthy and might be awkward for some to handle. Compounding the trickiness is the optional use of fussy cutting all those sashings. Each quilt can be downsized easily by reducing the number of blocks. Since all the quilts involve a lot of repetition (but to nice effect), this might be good to know. Each also is introduced with a bit of history. If I were forced, say, with fabric withholding, to express something less than positive about Tributes and Treasures, it would be that alternate colorways are not provided. But that's a real stretch. Now, please, don't take away any of my 1800s repros. I'll be needing them soon, very soon ...

I have stacks of quilting books and, I must say, this is one of the best. This book contains 12 BED SIZE quilt projects each named for a Civil War place, person, object, and one loyal dog. There’s a short story accompanying each quilt. I’m a huge history buff, particularly Early American and Civil War eras, and find the pattern-plus-story combo wonderful. I love every quilt in the book, which is pretty rare. Each quilt pattern (and also the fabrics used) stays true to the “look” of actually being from the Civil War era. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this book. I am so glad I bought it.

How often do we buy a quilting book only to find most of the patterns are less than the cover pattern? Not so with this book. The format is very interesting, alternating between historical anecdotes and quilt patterns. Every quilt in this book is wonderful and would be great in any fabric theme. instructions are clear and concise.

I love the stories, i was sad when I read the last story. The quilts are beautiful too. Ms. Barnes writes the most gorgeous quilts/patterns....I love her books.

I like the classic vintage style quilts, so this was perfect and easy to follow.

Love this book, love the patterns and love the history

Lots of nice quilting patterns for lap and larger quilts and easy to understand directions.

Easy to make quilting projects

Beautiful photos of some wonderful quilts. Nice selection of patterns so there is something for every skill level. Instructions appear to be well written. Am going to make a quilt from this book this winter...

Great resource book

Terrific book!

This is a very good quilt book. There are many beautiful quilts with patterns included in Tributes and Treasures. I love it and can't wait to make some of the quilts.

Beautiful reproduction scrap patterns.

Christmas gift for my quilting mother-in-law. Great book!

AWESOME book!

Nice quilt patterns. Haven't made any yet to know how easy the pattern is to follow.

Absolutely gorgeous book! Beautiful quilts in stunning settings supported by historic narratives. Everytime I see Red Crinoline Quilts at a show, I stop before I know it's them because their quilts are so beautiful. Their first book lives up to their reputation! What a remakable first entry into the quilt publishing world. Congratulations to the authors.

This a beautiful book of quilts. The photography is gorgeous and the the quilts live up to the name. If you like making quilts with vintage feel and reproduction fabrics these patterns are perfect. The directions and illustrations are thorough and are sure to make the quilt making experience a total pleasure.

Excellent product and fast shipping!

Beautiful book, I love the quilts, the fabrics, the stories that come with each quilt. I want to make them all ! Instructions are clear and seem easy to follow. I would have liked bigger photos of the quilts and perhaps an option for smaller sizes but will work it out. A book worth having.

It takes a book like Tributes and Treasures to remind us that variability and originality have an important role in modern-day quilts based on 1800s tradition. Paula Barnes, as designer, and Mary Ellen Robison, as piecer, have produced a lovely book that proves uniqueness can still be wrought from these common elements: settings, sashings, borders, and alternate blocks. Add in some organized scrappiness, and you can appreciate why some of us will never tire of the repro genre. There's nothing too tricky here, as for technique. Consequently, beginners won't have to skip over many of these 12 projects. All but 1 of the projects use diagonal settings. And that one, the 81.5" x 99.5" pink and brown "Cabin Creek", is a straight set that fools the eye by appearing diagonally set. All are quite large, which is unusual for a quilt book. The smallest side dimension is 68 inches, while the largest side is 107.5 inches. Thus, as shown, all would be considered bed-worthy more than lap- or wall-sized. About 1/2 the projects use sashings, both pieced and not. "Kennesaw Mountain", at 92.5 inches square, is another eye-fooler with its multitude of flying geese that sure look like sashing ... but they're not. (But they could be, with a bit of reconfiguring.) All of the 12 projects are predominated by one particular block which gets repeated as needed. Alternate blocks appear occasionally, either within the body or nicely placed along the perimeter. "Oak Alley", at 78" x 78", is composed of 13 tree blocks. Much more stick-to-it-iveness will be needed for the 2 quilts that both have 85 blocks. One is "Hill Country Baskets", at 96" x 96", which requires 196 sashings strips for its 85 identical blocks. The 2nd is the quilt shown on the cover - "Antique Star". It uses only 1/2 the sashings strips because it does not use corner posts. Consequently, some of those strips are quite lengthy and might be awkward for some to handle. Compounding the trickiness is the optional use of fussy cutting all those sashings. Each quilt can be downsized easily by reducing the number of blocks. Since all the quilts involve a lot of repetition (but to nice effect), this might be good to know. Each also is introduced with a bit of history. If I were forced, say, with fabric withholding, to express something less than positive about Tributes and Treasures, it would be that alternate colorways are not provided. But that's a real stretch. Now, please, don't take away any of my 1800s repros. I'll be needing them soon, very soon ...

I have stacks of quilting books and, I must say, this is one of the best. This book contains 12 BED SIZE quilt projects each named for a Civil War place, person, object, and one loyal dog. There’s a short story accompanying each quilt. I’m a huge history buff, particularly Early American and Civil War eras, and find the pattern-plus-story combo wonderful. I love every quilt in the book, which is pretty rare. Each quilt pattern (and also the fabrics used) stays true to the “look” of actually being from the Civil War era. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this book. I am so glad I bought it.

How often do we buy a quilting book only to find most of the patterns are less than the cover pattern? Not so with this book. The format is very interesting, alternating between historical anecdotes and quilt patterns. Every quilt in this book is wonderful and would be great in any fabric theme. instructions are clear and concise.

I love the stories, i was sad when I read the last story. The quilts are beautiful too. Ms. Barnes writes the most gorgeous quilts/patterns....I love her books.

I like the classic vintage style quilts, so this was perfect and easy to follow.

Love this book, love the patterns and love the history

Lots of nice quilting patterns for lap and larger quilts and easy to understand directions.

Easy to make quilting projects

Beautiful photos of some wonderful quilts. Nice selection of patterns so there is something for every skill level. Instructions appear to be well written. Am going to make a quilt from this book this winter...

Great resource book

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I have been quilting for about 10 years and my quilting style is undergoing a change or maybe I'm just broadening my horizons. I've always considered myself as a modern quilter but an interest in mini or little quilts struck my fancy and now I'm in love with repro fabrics and everything vintage. Thank you to the authors for a wonderful, well written book, full of history and the drama of the civil war, the quilts have made the words come to life! I can see myself devoting a lot of time making my way through this book. Truly a treasure! Thank you, again!

I am a quilter and love the Civil war type quilts . The book is well done and the quilts are lovely .I'm sure quilters will be happy to have this book.It deserves five stars.

love it.

It takes a book like Tributes and Treasures to remind us that variability and originality have an important role in modern-day quilts based on 1800s tradition. Paula Barnes, as designer, and Mary Ellen Robison, as piecer, have produced a lovely book that proves uniqueness can still be wrought from these common elements: settings, sashings, borders, and alternate blocks. Add in some organized scrappiness, and you can appreciate why some of us will never tire of the repro genre. There's nothing too tricky here, as for technique. Consequently, beginners won't have to skip over many of these 12 projects. All but 1 of the projects use diagonal settings. And that one, the 81.5" x 99.5" pink and brown "Cabin Creek", is a straight set that fools the eye by appearing diagonally set. All are quite large, which is unusual for a quilt book. The smallest side dimension is 68 inches, while the largest side is 107.5 inches. Thus, as shown, all would be considered bed-worthy more than lap- or wall-sized. About 1/2 the projects use sashings, both pieced and not. "Kennesaw Mountain", at 92.5 inches square, is another eye-fooler with its multitude of flying geese that sure look like sashing ... but they're not. (But they could be, with a bit of reconfiguring.) All of the 12 projects are predominated by one particular block which gets repeated as needed. Alternate blocks appear occasionally, either within the body or nicely placed along the perimeter. "Oak Alley", at 78" x 78", is composed of 13 tree blocks. Much more stick-to-it-iveness will be needed for the 2 quilts that both have 85 blocks. One is "Hill Country Baskets", at 96" x 96", which requires 196 sashings strips for its 85 identical blocks. The 2nd is the quilt shown on the cover - "Antique Star". It uses only 1/2 the sashings strips because it does not use corner posts. Consequently, some of those strips are quite lengthy and might be awkward for some to handle. Compounding the trickiness is the optional use of fussy cutting all those sashings. Each quilt can be downsized easily by reducing the number of blocks. Since all the quilts involve a lot of repetition (but to nice effect), this might be good to know. Each also is introduced with a bit of history. If I were forced, say, with fabric withholding, to express something less than positive about Tributes and Treasures, it would be that alternate colorways are not provided. But that's a real stretch. Now, please, don't take away any of my 1800s repros. I'll be needing them soon, very soon ...

I have stacks of quilting books and, I must say, this is one of the best. This book contains 12 BED SIZE quilt projects each named for a Civil War place, person, object, and one loyal dog. There’s a short story accompanying each quilt. I’m a huge history buff, particularly Early American and Civil War eras, and find the pattern-plus-story combo wonderful. I love every quilt in the book, which is pretty rare. Each quilt pattern (and also the fabrics used) stays true to the “look” of actually being from the Civil War era. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this book. I am so glad I bought it.

How often do we buy a quilting book only to find most of the patterns are less than the cover pattern? Not so with this book. The format is very interesting, alternating between historical anecdotes and quilt patterns. Every quilt in this book is wonderful and would be great in any fabric theme. instructions are clear and concise.

I love the stories, i was sad when I read the last story. The quilts are beautiful too. Ms. Barnes writes the most gorgeous quilts/patterns....I love her books.

I like the classic vintage style quilts, so this was perfect and easy to follow.

Love this book, love the patterns and love the history

Lots of nice quilting patterns for lap and larger quilts and easy to understand directions.

Easy to make quilting projects

Beautiful photos of some wonderful quilts. Nice selection of patterns so there is something for every skill level. Instructions appear to be well written. Am going to make a quilt from this book this winter...

Great resource book