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Scraps of Life explores the life of Elizabeth Patton Crockett, wife of Alamo Hero David “Davy” Crockett. The book is a historical look at Elizabeth Patton Crockett's life and a step-by-step guide to creating her quilt. Discover the beauty of Elizabeth's quilt through a complete look at her quilt top, block by block. Examine over 100 scraps of pre-Civil War material in the Antique Fabrics Gallery. In this First-of-a-Kind historical quilt book, feel the presence of time, life and love in each page through a comprehensive look at quilt making as you have never experienced it before! Scraps of Life includes complete instructions for making a Postage Stamp Quilt on Point in modern-day fashion. The easy step-by-step quilting instructions enable even the beginner to complete their own family heirloom.
Techniques: piecing

1 project – 93 color pgs. Item No. 45060 Retail: $24.00


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This endearing book takes a look at the life of Elizabeth Patton Crockett, who was the wife of David Crockett, Alamo hero.  For those of you who are history buffs and love heirloom quilts, you will find much interest in the chronicle of events in this book.  With profound respect for our servicemen and women who have given their lives (so that we may enjoy our freedom), I find the dedication of this book to their efforts inspiring.

Elizabeth Crockett and her daughter-in-law, Rhoda, created a postage stamp quilt from a bag of little pieces of scraps collected from the many dresses and shirts of their family.  I absolutely loved reading about Elizabeth and the events of her life as she moved from marriage to Davey Crockett to her death.  This lovely postage stamp quilt, Scraps of Life, embodies the life and focus of one great woman who, until recently, was an unknown individual who had accomplished great deeds.  Try making Elizabeth Crockett's quilt for your own family.



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