Discover a wealth of antique-inspired blocks and quilts to lead you on Hope's Journey. Inside a dozen chapters, author Betsy Chutchian shares timeless block patterns in a variety of sizes, along with a collection of small quilts to sew using reproduction fabrics. * 28 traditional block patterns* 11 beautiful small quilt patterns* 4 large sampler-style settings for the blocks you makeMix and match your completed blocks into a spectacular sampler quilt that will guide you toward your journey's end. A rich visual treat for lovers of vintage quilts, each chapter also includes fascinating facts about the American frontier and the hopeful journeys that pioneers took in search of a better life.
The quilt blocks in this book would make a fun block-of-the-month challenge. There are lots of ideas for a finished quilt. The book is beautiful. The instructions seem clear. I feel inspired to make a quilt honoring my women ancestors who carved a life for themselves and their families.