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.

3 Hardback Book Set with dust covers, condition on all are very good

Patchwork Souvenirs of the 1933 World's Fair.  The Sears National Quilt Contest and Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition.  Authors:  Marikay Waldvogel and Barbara Brackman  The Sears National Quilt Contest stands as one of the most important events in American quiltmaking history because in a short period of time it encouraged the making of tens of thousands of quilts by women vying for the grand prize of $1,200.00 and the honor of having their quilts on public display.  Quilt contests have been organized since, but none has been as successful in attracting so many entries.

Soft Covers for Hard Times Quiltmaking and The Great Depression Author: Marikay Waldvogel  This book describes the rich, exciting story of quiltmaking during the Great Depression.  The result of several years research, this volume recounts the burst of activity in quiltmaking, as well as the surprising array of colorful, pastel quilts during this period.  

The Quilts of Tennessee Images of Domestic Life prior to 1930 Authors: Bets Ramsey and Merikay Waldvogel  In 1983 Bets and Merikay began the Tennessee Quilt Project, a survey and documentation of the existing quilts of Tennessee made prior to the 1930's.  The Quilts of Tennessee presents the results of their work.  It is a definitive study of Tennessee quilts, their distinctive qualities and the characteristics that link them with similar quilts from other parts of the nation.

When they began the project the authors expected to find that Tennessee's quilts reflected the diversity of the state.  They were not disappointed.  Among their findings were many exceptional quilts of high quality, many ordinary quilts of practical value, and a number of unorthodox quilts of unusual design.

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.