Re-Piecing the Past: Civil War Blocks Then & Now
Kaye England
Class Preview
- In-depth Instruction; over 228 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
15:00
Meet legendary quilter Kaye England and go over what you'll learn in this class.
Supplies
15:05
Kaye shows you her favorite tools and supplies, including rulers, cutters and mats.
Remember Me & Sherman's March
57:40
Cut, sew and assemble the Remember Me and Sherman's March blocks.
Birds in the Air Block
14:04
Learn about and assemble the Birds in the Air Block.
Flying Geese
24:42
Make three different blocks using flying geese: the Barbara Fritchie Star, Yankee Puzzle and Temperance blocks.
Union and Southern Pride
25:40
Create blocks based on flags of the American Civil War.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Block
16:31
Cut, sew and assemble the Harriet Beecher Stowe Block.
Shiloh Block
16:16
Kaye walks you through the creation of the Shiloh Block.
Julia Ward Howe Block
26:07
Assemble a 100-piece, 12" block designed by Kaye in honor of Julia Ward Howe.
Setting the Quilt
16:13
Learn how you can assemble all 12 blocks into one magnificent quilt.
Description
One of the biggest names in quilting comes to Craftsy! Quilter, author, and teacher Kaye England brings her expertise in traditional quilting to this information-packed online Craftsy class. Kaye travels the world to teach her precise and efficient piecing methods, inspired by quilting traditions from around the world and the stories of strong women throughout history. Just like Kaye’s in-person workshops, you’ll be inspired, you’ll learn a ton, and you’ll have a lot of fun – all without leaving your home!gIn Re-Piecing the Past: Civil War Blocks Then & Now, you’ll learn foundational piecing techniques as you work through 12 included block patterns, each with its own story to tell – from Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” to “Battle Cry of Freedom,” a song so popular it was sung on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line.
Kaye England
Kaye is a quilter, fabric and pattern designer who has written 14 books. She is one of the best-known quilters and teachers in North America. Her reach extends from the fabric she designs for Wilmington Prints to the tools and block patterns available through her imprint, Kaye England Publications. She teaches and lectures about traditional quilting around the world and has appeared on HGTV's Simply Quilts and in the pages of quilting magazines.
Bonus materials available after purchase