Quilting History
The paper-pieced block patterns featured in this book are
interchangeable with all of the 6" blocks featured in The Civil
War Quilt Diary. Both books are  now available here at Quilt
Lovers' Hangout. The Civil War Love Letter Quilt  is a history
book, quilting guide, and touching tale of the love shared by
Civil War soldiers, their sweethearts and families.
The Civil War Dairy Quilt is also filled  with history and with
many wonderful blocks . Come By and see the books along  
with  the wonderful reproduction fabrics  we just waiting for
you!!
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The Dresden Plate quilt pattern was one of the most
popular quilts made during the 1920s and 30s. It was
first published in the 20s but not always under the
name Dresden Plate. Grandmother's Sunburst,
Friendship Ring, Aster, Dahlia and Sunflower are all
names used for this pattern. The 1930s version is
usually easy to date because of the typical floral prints
of the period. Some were made with prettily patterned
feedsacks while a few were done with solid prints.

This quilt is made of blocks with fabric appliquéd in a
series of radiating "petals" with flat sides. Usually they
radiate from a central circle which is more
representative of a flower than a plate thus the flower
names seen for this pattern.

Although this pattern was not well known until the late
1920s there were precursors to this pattern in the fan
patterns of the late 1800s . You may have seen these
fans in a Victorian crazy quilt. Some Dresden Plate
blocks appear to be made of 4 fans sewn together.
These wheels made of four fans were first seen in
wool and later in cotton.