1930s Quilts by Carolyn Forster – Hardcover Quilt Book | Search Press

Step back into the wonderfully resourceful world of 1930s American quilting with 1930s Quilts by Carolyn Forster. Inspired by the creativity of quiltmakers working through the Great Depression, this gorgeous hardcover book looks at the fabrics, techniques, motifs and clever ways of making do that defined the era — then turns that inspiration into 10 beautiful quilts for you to make yourself.

Carolyn has taken the spirit of the period and given it a fresh, hands-on twist. The projects explore everything from repurposed feedsacks and upcycled linens to traditional piecing, quilting styles and redwork embroidery, with each quilt accompanied by fabric requirements, clear step-by-step instructions, construction diagrams and photographs. There are also full-size templates, a useful techniques section for anyone wanting a refresher, and photographs of historic 1930s quilts from the collection of the American Museum & Gardens. It's a lovely book for anyone who enjoys vintage-inspired quilting but still wants practical projects that are very much made for today's quilter.

About Carolyn Forster

Carolyn Forster is a best-selling quilting author and teacher who has been making quilts since her teenage years. She studied Textiles at the University of Bath and has taught patchwork and quilting in both the UK and USA. Her books and quilts have appeared in quilting publications including Fabrications, Popular Patchwork and Patchwork and Quilting.

Inside the Book

• 10 complete 1930s-inspired quilt projects
• Historical background exploring American Depression-era quilting
• Projects inspired by different features of 1930s quiltmaking
• Techniques including traditional piecing and redwork embroidery
• Ideas for using repurposed feedsacks and upcycled linens
• Detailed fabric requirements for every project
• Step-by-step instructions
• Construction diagrams
• Full-size templates
• Photographs of completed quilts
• A dedicated techniques section
• Historical photographs of 1930s quilts from the American Museum & Gardens collection
• Foreword by Kate Hebert, curator of the American Museum & Gardens in Bath, UK
• ISBN: 9781800922532
• Format: Hardcover / Paper over boards
• Pages: 200
• Published: 14 July 2026
• Dimensions: 8½" × 11"