The Heart and Soul of Civil War Quilting
If you've ever run your hand over a piece of civil war quilting, you know there's something different about it compared to a modern quilt you'd find at a big-box store. It isn't just about the fabric or the stitching; it's about the weight of the history behind every single scrap of cloth. Back in the 1860s, a quilt wasn't just a bed covering. It was a letter, a political statement, a bandage, and sometimes, a piece of home sent to a cold, muddy camp hundreds of miles away. ...