Loyal Union Sampler from Elm Creek Quilts: 121 Traditional Blocks - Quilt Along with the Women of the Civil War parakeet Anniken Allis throws wide the

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Loyal Union Sampler from Elm Creek Quilts: 121 Traditional Blocks - Quilt Along with the Women of the Civil War parakeet Anniken Allis throws wide theSimon & Schuster require an order of $125 or more mixed and matched Inspired by Jennifer Chiaverini's best selling novel, The Union Quilters, this sampler quilt offers a treasure trove of traditional blocks sewn by the women of Elm Creek Valley to support their troops during the American Civil War. The book includes historical notes on the novel and photos of 9 Loyal Union Samplers made by Jennifer and other Elm Creek Quilts lovers from around the