I was so happy when this book,
Lizzie's Legacy by
Betsy Chutchian, arrived in my mailbox yesterday. I love Betsy's quilts. Reading Lizzie's diary entries along with viewing all the quilts Betsy chose to make to go with the writings is just wonderful. All 3 quilts on the cover are patterns in the book. The book has lots of quilt patterns in it and the added journal entries of the times the quilts would have been made makes the book well worth buying in mho.
Of course there are quite a few quilts in here I would love to make but I decided to just chose one to highlight in my review
I think this one may have to be my favorite , I love madders and this quilt is a reproduction of an antique quilt that her friend owns, that is shown on page 30 of the book too, Isn't her version just wonderful?
Betsy has written and co authored a few books and have to admit I love them all! Her color sense, her use/choice of fabrics and her love of antique quilts too is what draws me to her ( inspired by antique quilts) quilts!
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I love Betsie's books too and have all of them as well. My copy is on its way to me and I can't wait to read through it. I love her quilts and the stories behind them!!
This book is on my list of NEEDS! It looks like another great one from Betsy.
It looks great and can´t wait to read it!
Did you have to post this and tempt me? I am trying to refrain from book buying, but this looks SO good! : )
I have all of Betsy's book's except this one and I ordered it last week. It looks like a really good one and I can't wait for it to arrive, hopefuly this week.
I see a new book in my near future. I have all the others and adore them.
I LOVE you choice of book review quilt...in fact I like the entire concept...buy a book and immediately pick out a quilt to commemorate the purchase, lol
I've been curious about this particular book - thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I have a couple of her books. Thanks for letting us know about Lizzie's Legacy. I will have to order it. Hugs
Oh dear--I'm trying to avoid more books being added to my library. But the historical ones, the ones with stories and more than just patterns -- those are hard to ignore. I have her "History Repeated" but may have to add one more. Thanks for the temptation, Kathie :)
This one is on my list. I've really enjoyed her other books--they've been the seeds of two really successful block exchanges among my friends and me.
Thanks for the wonderful review. Betsy's books and patterns are always a source of inspiration.
Love her books, definitely have to get her new one too, thanks for the tip and the review!
I've never seen these books so thank your for pointing them out. They look wonderful!
I'm looking forward to seeing her new book at an upcoming quilt show, it's on my list!
I'm looking forward to seeing her new book at an upcoming quilt show, it's on my list!
I'm looking forward to seeing her new book at an upcoming quilt show, it's on my list!
I'm looking forward to seeing her new book at an upcoming quilt show, it's on my list!
I'm looking forward to seeing her new book at an upcoming quilt show, it's on my list!
doesn't surprise me that you bought the book!! lovely, indeed!
I just saw that it was out and I am planning to purchase it as well. I have the Gone to Texas book and love the journal entries. I can't wait to get it!
That's a great review Kathie. I love the idea of the diary entries and the information that goes with the quilts.
that looks like a good one that I'll have to add to my wish list!
Love her books, don't have this one will have to get it.
Love her books, don't have this one will have to get it.
The madder quilt is beautiful - look forward to seeing the fabrics you choose!
Hilda
Looks like a great set of books! I know you will make some beauties!
This is one of the books that is coming soon - I'm so eager to see it.
Hi Kathie! Reading that you bought the book, made Elsbeth and i decide to buy this one together... I loved History repeated, want to make every quilt in that one!
I love the block in that featured quilt...really unusual. And it is no surprise that you were attracted to that color, LOL! The setting is really stunning and it will really show off your stash when you make it...snicker-snicker...
In stitches,
Teresa :o)
Looks like a book which I would love to have. Her other book is one of my favorites!
I love all the books you've recommended and bought a few of them already. The Lizzie's Legacy looks so good, I might have to get it - Hugs Nat
Love the red quilt too - can't wait to see if you use the stripe and which one you use!! I just got some that is a possibility, but I'm not sure yet. Madder red and brown together with shirtings is just a delicious combination!
Hi Kathie! Elsbeth told me, you can't react to my comment by mailing me? I have no clue, but i have played a bit with my account, let's see if it works now...
This looks like a great book. Thanks for sharing - I'll track down a copy.
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