Barbara Brackman's set of 3 soft back books:

Clues in the Calico A Guide to Identifying and Dating Antique Quilts (good condition, slight scuff on binding) unveils a much-needed system for dating America's heirloom quilts.  She tells how, by collecting and observing quilts and finally analyzing her computer file on close to 900 date-inscribed specimens, she arrived at the system.  And through this telling she also imparts a colorful, stunningly-illustrated history of quiltmaking along with a good bit of entertaining social history and the newest finding in textile research. 

Civil War Sampler (good condition) Lean more about Civil War women through this special compilation of quilt block patterns, combined with period photos and fir-person accounts.  Choose from a variety of pieced or appliqued blocks, each shown in two colorways with instructions for assembling two sizes (8" and 12")

Quilts from the Civil War (excellent condition). Quilts and their makers are an integral part of the story about this incredible period of American History.  Barbara Brackman offers a rarely discussed perspective from half of those who lived through it - the women of the North and the South.  Included are complete instructions for nine projects, which are adapted from historical quilts and convey an authentic feel.  Definitely modern quilt making techniques will inspire both faithful reproductions and contemporary adaptations of Civil War era quilts.  The book includes tips for using today's reproduction fabrics and suggestions for achieving a period look.

Eleanor Burns set of 3 soft back books

Quilt in a Day - All Star Quilts (excellent condition) The All Star Quilt by Eleanor Burns is out of this world! Join our bright constellation of celebrities as they assist Eleanor in making four unique stars.  Along with their blocks, Marianne Fons, Alex Anderson, Nancy Zieman and Mark Lipinski are each saluted for their stellar contributions to the quilting galaxy.  The prize winning Feathered Star is as easy as a Bear's Paw, with triangle pieced squares, strip pieced diamonds, and no set in seams.  This book is the best ever with detailed instructions that only Eleanor Burns can write!

Quilt in a Day - Lover's Knot Quilt Easy Strip Piecing (excellent condition) To celebrate her 30th anniversary and the marriage of her oldest son, Eleanor perfected the Lovera s Knot pattern using her signature 2 1/2 strips. Add a touch of romance to any room with this lovely quilt. The elegant pattern uses two strips intertwined to makea knot. The graceful, flow of the quilt is made with two basic, strip pieced blocks. By using color and value in your fabrics, the Lovers Knots stand out to show unity. The blocks are set a point a for a dramatic effect and corners can either be squared or diagonal. Eleanor offers step by step illustrations and instructions to direct the quilter to a successful finish. There are yardage and cutting charts for all 5 quilt sizes and border options for a personalized quilt. Included with the Lovers Knot quilt pattern, Eleanor gives directions for making a matching dust ruffle with tips on measuring and sewing the ruffle. A miniature wallhanging and long and short table runners are bonus projects in the book. They are pieced with narrow 1 1/2 strips for a charming petite finish.

Quilt in a Day - The Magic Vine Quilt (excellent condition) Grow a flower garden in beautiful fabrics to grace your bed or wall as Eleanor Burns presents Magic Vine. The patterns for Magic Vine originated in the 1930's in a newspaper quilt column written by Florence LaGanke Harris. As part of a series, LaGanke presented one new pattern each week. In addition to the pattern, the reader was treated to a fictitious story about a quilt group and their leader, Nancy Page. In the group, they shared stories, and decided on what colors to use for their flowers. Twenty-two flowers are appliqued in rows with twinning vines. It is magical because of the variety of flowers that grow on the vine. The vine grows quickly, like the magic vine in Jack and the Beanstalk. Whimsical flowers and leaves are easily made, using lightweight paper backed adhesive or the quick turn method using non-woven fusible interfacing. The outside edges are finished with a variety of techniques: satin stitch, blanket stitch, blind hemstitch, and hand applique. Give Magic Vine a traditional 1930's look using reproduction fabrics or bright and contemporary with vibrant batiks. Enjoy embellishing the flowers with hand or machine stitches, beads, and crystals. Eleanor offers assistance on fabric selection and yardage and cutting charts for all five quilt sizes. Bonus projects are included. The book is conveniently bound in wire-o to lay flat.

Jinny Beyer set of 2 soft back books

Quiltmaking by Hand Simple Stitches, Exquisite Quilts.(excellent condition) In this elegantly written and beautifully produced book, celebrated quilter and designer Jinny Beyer invites you to discover the pleasures of making a quilt by hand.  An extraordinarily skilled needlewoman, Jinny share with you a simple yet versatile set of techniques that allows you to create quilts you never imagined possible.  You will not only revisit methods passed down from generation to generation, but will use new materials and techniques that make quilting more rewarding still.  Ten step by step patterns designed to help you create quilts you never dreamed possible - even a Mariners' Compass.  More than 600 color photos and drawings clearly demonstrate every hand technique.

Patchwork Patterns A revolutionary, simple way to create original and traditional patchwork patterns (good condition)  With this book, Jinny Beyer revolutionizes pattern making for craftsmen.  By using her ingenious system, any artisan who works in geometric designs -from weaver to woodworker-can be free from manufactured templates.  He or she can copy, adapt, reduce, enlarge or create any geometric pattern, including rectangles and ovals. The method described in Patchwork Patterns is amazingly simple.  It requires no elaborate equipment, only supplies found in any household.  Mrs. Beyer give her directions step-by-step using more than 500 illustrations, many of them small works of art that demonstrate her flair for imaginative use of fabrics.  In addition there are 16 pages of full-color photographs showing an outstanding selection of patchwork patterns. 

Barbara Brackman's Clues in the Calico: A guide to Identifying and Dating Antique Quilts- Very good condition. The ultimate education on dating quilts through the study of fabrics. Along with this education also comes a colorful, stunningly-illustrated history of quiltmaking along with a good bit of entertaining social history.

Just New From the Mills: Printed Cottons in America- Excellent condition. From the Collection of the Museum of American Textile History, this catalogue is an invaluable record of the types of printed cottons for which America was famous during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.