Country Sampler - Spring Green Wisconsin

Simpler Tymes

June 24, 2010

Simpler Tymes ca 1860

Fabric in the mid 19th century was still considered a luxurious commodity. Fabric used in quilts was often that left over from some other endeavor and almost never purchased solely for the purpose of making a quilt. Quilting fabric may have been salvaged from some larger project like a bed or window curtains, or could have been cut from hand me down clothing that needed to be altered. Many quilts from this era were scrappy because women used whatever "scraps" they could find to make their quilts. None the less the creative and talented women of the 19th century put as much thought into their quilt designs as we do today.

Leisure time in this bygone era was precious. Almost all of the 19th century quilts that we see today were made for utilitarian purposes and it is rare to discover that a quilt was made simply for decorative purposes. However, like today, quilting was often a social event as friends gathered to talk about news of the day and quilt.

My passion for Civil War era fabric designs is made evident by the wonderful selections that make up my New Simpler Tymes Collection. I hope you enjoy creating quilts We are going to offer you several options to purchase this unique line of fabric.

The quilt on the bed is called "Prairie Bound" it is 77 x 77 and of course could be made bigger. Our kits sell for $135.00 and our pattern is $8.50.

OPTION #1 You can order a fat quarter tower of of the collection which amounts to 47 different skus. The cost for this option is $117.50.

OPTION# 2 We will also be cutting a 1/2 yard of each of the fabrics in the line. The cost of this $211.00.

OPTION # 3 Nickel cuts can also be ordered, we will cut you 2 5 inch squares of each of the skus and that can be purchased for $21.00.

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Worn & Loved II

This Collection is from one single quilt I own. I really loved the endless possibilities I had to make some wonderful worn and loved quilts thus my newest collection was born. My collection holds true to my passion for the timeless appeal of a family heirloom quilt and I was able to trace the fabrics back to around 1865. I hope you enjoy this great new collection as much as I have creating it. We plan to introduce at least 4 - 5 new quilts and the shop girls are really having fun dreaming up the new patterns. Vickie will have at least one design, Suzanne is planning one, and I think Selma plans on cooking a little something up too. The rest are being done in house. The complete line is now in house and on line.

We are offering a fat quarter sampler pack of the collection for $118.50. The fabric sells for $9.50 a yard and everything can be purchased in the on line shopping cart.

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