[.ca] Threads from the '30s: Quilts Using Reproduction Fabrics (ISBN 1564773140)

No Authenticity Here:
I purchased this book, assuming the title meant that authentic 1930's quilt patterns would be included, using reproduction fabrics. Instead, the designs had no period authenticity whatsoever! Each contributor simply used 1930's repro fabrics to make a quilt of any-old-style. This book was totally useless to me!

Threads from the '30's: Quilts using repoduction Fabrics:
This quilting book is all I wanted it to be. It has some great patterns using the '30's fabrics. I am looking forward to using this book.

I love this book...:
Another wonderful quilting book by one of my favorite authors! Nancy J. Martin brings a fresh approach to using reproduction fabrics in this book. Her directions are clear and precise and the color photos are excellent. I also enjoyed the history of 30's fabrics she includes. The patterns themselves are not vintage - this is clearly stated right on the back of the book which says "Features vintage-style fabrics in fresh, fun quilt designs". The designs ARE wonderful, but it's the fabrics that take center stage in these quilts. So if you're eager to use some of those wonderful reproduction fabrics so abundant in the quilt shops these days but weren't sure how to use them to their best advantage, this is a wonderful book to own! Like me, I'll bet you'll have a hard time choosing which quilt to make first. Each is a gem!