Between 1925 and 1945, women from Emporia, Kansas, created some of the twentieth-century's most memorable appliqué quilts. Their designs were the modern quilts of their day. They earned both international renowned and permanent places in museum collections. Now bestselling quilt historian Barbara Brackman and writer Karla Menaugh bring you seven spectacular new quilts based on those groundbreaking originals, plus the fascinating history of the women and times that produced the Emporia style. • Seven projects include a nine-block appliqué sampler, featuring flowers, swags, and festoons. • Timeless designs work with any appliqué technique. • Mix and match elements into your own new classics.
