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Those small scraps that you just hate to throw away can find a home in this little scrap quilt. Made of rectangles and squares, it goes together quickly and easily. The stack of rectangles that I cut for this quilt brought back memories of my children playing with Gramps' pennies. Finished...

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A quilt that I saw more than 20 years ago made with a block known as the improved 4-patch, looked like a pair of argyle socks worn by someone's Uncle Frank. I've adopted him as a family member and named this scrap quilt made of 4" blocks set on point after him. Finished size: - 19" x 23"...

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Good things come in small sizes - fabric scraps, miniature blocks, little quilts, and in my case beautiful twin grandbabies. This easy-to-piece quilt is made of 11 small nine-patch blocks and lots of small rectangles all of which could come from your scrap basket or that charm pack you've been...

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The center and corner pinwheel blocks are the focal point of this small medallion quilt. Nana, with whom we worked jigsaw puzzles each Christmas, would have saved the center pinwheels for the last pieces of this quilt puzzle. Finished size: 20" x 20" Designed by Carol Hopkins

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Had my brother-in-law, Alex, been a soldier in the Civil War, his culinary skills undoubtedly would have earned him the job of cooking for his fellow soldiers. Even if the available supplies were limited to dried beans, as was often the case, he would have figured out how to make a tasty meal!...

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You only need an 8" square of each of the contrasting fabrics used in the 48 blocks and sawtooth border in this quilt dedicated to my youngest son. As the vertical columns of 3" blocks change directions, a zig-zag design emerges in the horizontal rows across the quilt top. Finished size: 27"...

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This is one of the easiest quilts you'll ever make, and a great way to use up scraps or showcase your favorite fabrics. It's constructed of small squares sewn to the corners of larger squares to make 2 ½" melon patch blocks that remind me of designs on the porch at Grandma's house. Finished...

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As a child, I delighted in the story that Aunt Agnes told about the time that the elastic in her bloomers broke while she was in church. Perhaps they were made of fabrics like those used in the 3" blocks set on point in this small quilt. Note the prairie point edge that results when you trim...

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This 9-patch quilt made of 3" blocks can be hung as a horizontal or vertical strippie quilt. Use coordinated fabrics from a single fabric line or mix and match your scraps to make this quilt named for my birdwatcher husband who is always on a quest to find rare species. Finished size: 31" x...

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Named after my lovely daughter Emily, the 4-patch blocks and borders in this small scrap quilt are easily rotary cut and machine pieced from an assortment of fabric squares and strips. Finished size: 18" x 18" Designed by Carol Hopkins

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Learn tips for strip piecing the Star of Bethlehem so that you don't end up with a volcano-like bump in the middle of your quilt. The star uses 5 fat quarters-I chose soft peach and turquoise colors that reminded me of our beloved Mother and Grammie. Finished size: - 24" x 24" Designed by...

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When it came time to name this quilt, my husband said it reminded him of pictures he'd seen in which Civil War battles were fought in fields divided by rail fences. This quilt is dedicated to all soldiers who take risks and make personal sacrifices in times of war. Finished quilt size: 44" x...

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Directions are included for two sizes of this quilt-one made of 4-inch basket blocks in a small wall hanging and the other of 8-inch basket blocks in a bed-sized quilt. Blocks are set on point in a scrappy zig-zag layout in this quilt named for my youngest sister, Betsy, who always mixes...

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Scraps of flannel plaids and stripes were used to make the 12 off-center log cabin blocks that finish at 3 ¾ . Log cabin quilts always remind me of the pictures on the can for Lincoln Logs, a popular toy when I was a child. Finished size: 19" x 23" Designed by Carol Hopkins

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I have collected Judie Rothermel fabrics since her first line was printed in 1987. I didn't start out with a plan to collect them, but every time she came out with new prints, I just had to have them. Twenty years later, Judie's fabrics continue to call to me from their bolts on quilt shop...

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It's been said that stars helped guide the way north for slaves who sought freedom during the Civil War. Hopefully they shone as brightly as the blue stars on this quilt so that the journey was less difficult. Finished quilt size: 31" x 31" Designed by Carol Hopkins

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Had my brother-in-law, Alex, been a soldier in the Civil War, his culinary skills undoubtedly would have earned him the job of cooking for his fellow soldiers. Even if the available supplies were limited to dried beans, as was often the case, he would have figured out how to make a tasty meal!...

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This small quilt, made during a weekend retreat at Miss Mary's Quilting Cottage, features two contrasting sashing fabrics surrounding 25 scrappy 3 ½" pinwheel blocks set on point. Finished size: - 32" x 32" Designed by Carol Hopkins

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I remember watching Grandpap play solitaire while he listened to the radio. He kept the cards lined up perfectly throughout the entire game. The way the pattern in these blocks lines up across the quilt top reminded me of him moving the cards around as he smoked his pipe. Finished quilt size:...

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The setting design for the 18 blocks in this album quilt named for my mother, Anne, is achieved through a unique combination of two different pieced blocks arranged in a setting rarely seen in album quilts. The album blocks are a great way to showcase your favorite fabrics, especially large...

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This quilt may look complicated, but it's really just 6" hour-glass blocks (quarter-square triangles) set on point surrounded by sashing made of half-square triangles. Use left-over triangles from other projects or make new ones in your favorite colors to create this quilt named for our paternal...

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An easy quilt for beginners, I created this quilt for my 5 nieces who needed quilts for their American Girl dolls. Pattern includes directions for 3 different sizes so that you can make the child-sized throw for your favorite little girl and a matching small quilt for her doll. Finished sizes:...

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My sister Nancy has always been drawn to things that are made in small scale. The little squares in this quilt's pieced border remind me of something she would like. But not everyone thinks small-one quilter used this pattern to make a king-sized quilt using these 4-inch Jacob's ladder blocks...

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The colors of the flowers on this quilt remind me of the time my mother and I collected donations for paper poppies on Veteran's Day on the front steps of a bank in Pittsburgh. I remember feeling like such an important six year old as people dropped money into the can I was holding! Finished...

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This simple scrap quilt, named for a tiny rose and brown colored bird found in New Mexico, is made of 1" and 2" half-square triangles. Use up scraps or triangles left over from other projects or start with all new fabrics! Finished size: 16" x 19" Designed by Carol Hopkins

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This is a great way to use your favorite striped fabric. Use it to sash 12 of these easy 5" blocks, add a large border print, and you've got an eye-catching quilt. I've often borrowed Scarlett O'Hara's famous line, "I'll think about that tomorrow," so it seemed fitting to name a Civil War era...

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This quilt, made of twelve 4 ½” pieced blocks set on point, is named for my niece Abby (previously introduced as one of my “little nieces” in Civil War Legacies pattern #202). She has a collection of lovely gowns made of beautifully colored fabrics that she wore to various high school dances and...

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Choose from the hand piecing or machine piecing directions to make the 4-inch LeMoyne stars and pieced border for this quilt named for my father, a sweet and loving man of strength, honor, and integrity. Finished size: - 22" x 22" Designed by Carol Hopkins

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If you’ve made any of my previous patterns, you know that I usually name my quilts after family members and friends. So perhaps you’re curious about who the hooker is! Well, there’s no scandalous family story here (at least not that I know of). General Hooker was an officer in the Civil War...

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When Uncle Eddie introduced us to Ellie, his wife-to-be, I thought she had a wonderful last name AND she was what I wanted to be when I grew up--an elementary school teacher. The former Miss Teegarden has always made and done special things, and then to top it off, she became a quilter!! So...

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Spring is here and everyone is planting seeds in preparation for summer gardens. The bright little triangles on this quilt could be cotton seeds that sprout wonderful fabrics for quilters! Finished quilt size: 23" x 23" Designed by Carol Hopkins

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Had my brother-in-law, Alex, been a soldier in the Civil War, his culinary skills undoubtedly would have earned him the job of cooking for his fellow soldiers. Even if the available supplies were limited to dried beans, as was often the case, he would have figured out how to make a tasty meal!...

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Our grandson Alik, nicknamed "Mo" by his mom, has such a little waist that his pants often end up around his ankles. We solved the problem one day with a tiny pair of suspenders that remind me of the rows of blocks in this quilt. Finished quilt size: 21 1/2" x 25 1/2" Designed by Carol Hopkins

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This quilt, made of 12 four-inch Star of the West blocks set on point, is named for my friend, Susan, who recently lost her battle with cancer. Notice that the diamond-shaped star points are really made of 2 half-square triangles, making construction of this block very easy. Finished size: -...

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This quilt, composed of 12 pieced blocks that finish at 4 ½” each, brings back memories of Minnie, our family dog who loved having her own cup of ice cream when we stopped at Dairy Queen. A messy eater, Minnie usually ended up with whiskers covered in vanilla and strawberry ice cream, reminding...

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Had my brother-in-law, Alex, been a soldier in the Civil War, his culinary skills undoubtedly would have earned him the job of cooking for his fellow soldiers. Even if the available supplies were limited to dried beans, as was often the case, he would have figured out how to make a tasty meal!...

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Had my brother-in-law, Alex, been a soldier in the Civil War, his culinary skills undoubtedly would have earned him the job of cooking for his fellow soldiers. Even if the available supplies were limited to dried beans, as was often the case, he would have figured out how to make a tasty meal!...

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My long-time quilting friend, Garnet, makes wonderful old-looking quilts that always have a special feature like a piece border or an original quilting design that makes other quilters ask, "How did you figure that out?" And her answer is often, "I just drew it on an envelope," or "I just folded...

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May these simple little 3" baskets, inspired by an antique quilt, bring a smile to your day the way Michelle's beautiful smile lifts the hearts of all who meet her. Finished size: 19" x 19" Designed by Carol Hopkins

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Finished size: - 52" x 57" Finished block size: 5" X 5" Designed by Carol Hopkins

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This lap-sized quilt contains 3" shoofly blocks used in the 4-patch units and setting blocks. It is easily assembled using rotary cutting and strip-piecing techniques. The tiny blocks dancing across the quilt top remind me of musical notes in the songs that my oldest son, Tim, writes and sings....

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The small squares in the scrappy 4-patches in this quilt remind me of the buttons that decorated soldiers’ uniforms during the Civil War. Finished size: - 19" x 21" Designed by Carol Hopkins

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Had my brother-in-law, Alex, been a soldier in the Civil War, his culinary skills undoubtedly would have earned him the job of cooking for his fellow soldiers. Even if the available supplies were limited to dried beans, as was often the case, he would have figured out how to make a tasty meal!...

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The unusual setting for the 6-inch album cross blocks in this quilt eliminates the need for sashing and borders. Half-blocks around the outside edges create the appearance of a pieced border in this quilt named for me, the wife of a whistler. Designed by Carol Hopkins

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Had my brother-in-law, Alex, been a soldier in the Civil War, his culinary skills undoubtedly would have earned him the job of cooking for his fellow soldiers. Even if the available supplies were limited to dried beans, as was often the case, he would have figured out how to make a tasty meal!...

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Our dear family friend, Myron, worked hard at building the perfect campfire at the lake where we spent childhood weekends from spring through fall. There was always a spot of warmth and brightness waiting for us during cool evenings, much like the red slivers in the blocks of this small scrap...

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Quilting friends share the joy of quiltmaking as we support, encourage, and admire each other's talents. Making this small quilt consisting of 20 broken dishes blocks that finish at 3" each would be a good way to thank a dear friend for being the special person she is. Finished size: 16" x 19"...