I wanted to share one of my favorite things… a quilt made and given to me by my mother. I have this quilt hanging on the wall of my family room and I love it… quilts really do make a house a home.
This Civil War Row quilt was designed by Judie Rothermel. On the back label my mom has written the inscription “A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand” from the famous speech made by Abraham Lincoln in 1858.
And since I mentioned President Lincoln, I recently read Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
If you are interested in the Civil War, and want to read a great fictional novel, I also recently read The Killer Angels
The American Civil War was another time in history which inspires me with the countless stories of brave men and women who learned to “Make it Do” and in doing so, accomplished amazing things.
So beautiful! Your mom just seems like one of the most amazing people ever. Thanks for sharing.
Calli, it was so fun to visit with you the other day. I’m on my way to pick up some Honey Crisp Apples this morning! Thanks for sharing your favorite sources with me. You’re the best!
Congrats to your Mum. This quilt is truly stunning.
Beautiful quilt! My great grandma quilted, my grandma quilted, my mom and now my sisters and I quilt. We like to gather at my mom’s and sit around, tying a quilt and sharing stories, jokes and chocolate. The quilts in my life make things richer, warmer, safer. Lovely post.
I love your blog…I googled “how to can peaches” (I’m a first-timer!) and somehow got here and have loved looking over all the things you do!
I’m not sure how I stumbled across your blog except that I like Civil War history and I LOVE quilt history. What a wonderful quilt! Kudos to your mother!! If you like related Civil War history around Lincoln, recently read a fascinating Civil War era novel by Thomas Mallon “Henry and Clara”. The back cover reads” Henry Rathbone and Clara Harris were engaged to be married when they were invited to share the Presidential box with the Lincoln’s at Ford’s Theater on the evening of Good Friday, 1965. Lincoln’s assassination is only one part of this remarkable novel—for in researching the lives of Henry and Clara Rathbone, Thomas Mallon uncovered an even more dramatic story of passion, scandal, heroism, murder and madness. I had never heard of this couple before and have often wondered since I read the book whether or not Clara ever made or signed a quilt. Karen in the Islands http://karenquilt.blogspot.com/
I love the quilt and have been looking for the pattern. Could your mom give me an idea where I could find it?
Thanks!
Your quilt is wonderful! I also liked your review of Killer Angels. You gave me my first idea for a Christmas gift for my spouse. He’s so hard to buy for, but he loves historic novels and anything about the Civil War. Thank you. I’m going to go order that book right now!
Is there a pattern available for the Civil War Row Quilt. What a beautiful quilt. I would love to make this! Thank you for any help!