Civil War Bride Quilt Pattern Designed by Corliss Searcey (Threadbear)
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Civil War Bride Quilt Pattern
Designed by Corliss Searcey (Threadbear)
This is a truly captivating appliqué quilt pattern inspired by The Bird of Paradise Quilt held in the American Folk Art Museum. Rich in folk-art charm, the Civil War Bride quilt celebrates the exuberant imagery found in mid-19th-century appliqué quilts.
Heavily appliquéd blocks of flowers and leaves, birds and butterflies, animals, fruit, and whimsical folk motifs come together to create a striking quilt full of movement, color, and storytelling. If you love detailed hand appliqué and quilts that reward slow, thoughtful stitching, this project is pure delight.
The finished quilt measures approximately 68” square and is made up of twenty appliqué blocks, each filled with distinctive imagery that feels both historic and playful. This pattern is ideal for using a wide variety of small fabric pieces—scraps, fat eighths, and treasured bits from your stash—just as the original maker would have done.
Pattern includes:
- Full-size block and border templates
- Clear, detailed instructions and cutting diagrams
- Color photographs for visual guidance
- Layout information for assembling the quilt top
This pattern is a wonderful choice for appliqué enthusiasts, folk-art lovers, and anyone drawn to historic quilt inspiration from the Civil War era.
PATTERN CALLS FOR 5.1 yards of Block Backing Fabric - We recommend (SKU: NS516Z) Bella Porcelain. Link in recommended products below.
