Victory Quilts: 1940's Sampler Quilts—Signed

Victory Quilts: 1940's Sampler Quilts by Eleanor Burns (Quilt in a Day Inc., Second Edition, June 2008).  Large format Hardcover in Very Good condition and signed by author. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Victory Quilts represents a look back in history to the 1940s and life on the home front during the war years. This book offers patterns and techniques for 20 blocks, each one representing a slice of history with a story to tell. The blocks are traditional patterns, popular during the 1940s era. Along with strip piecing, Eleanor teaches her techniques for squaring up triangle-pieced squares, applique, flying geese patches, and much more. Make a sampler quilt "set on point" or straight set. Each method is clearly explained and has step-by-step illustrations in full color. Ribbon and swag borders are explained in detail and add unique interest to the quilt projects. Same block repeat patterns are included in addition to a table runner