{"product_id":"1930s-quilts-by-carolyn-forster-hardcover-quilt-book-search-press","title":"1930s Quilts by Carolyn Forster – Hardcover Quilt Book | Search Press","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep back into the wonderfully resourceful world of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rainbowstash.co.nz\/search?q=1930s\" title=\"1930s Quilt Fabric Rainbow Stash NZ\"\u003e1930s \u003c\/a\u003eAmerican quilting\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1930s Quilts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarolyn Forster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 beautiful quilts for you to make yourself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolyn 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-size templates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a useful techniques section for anyone wanting a refresher, and photographs of historic 1930s quilts from the collection of the American Museum \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Carolyn Forster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCarolyn Forster\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePopular Patchwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatchwork and Quilting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 complete 1930s-inspired quilt projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical background exploring American Depression-era quilting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProjects inspired by different features of 1930s quiltmaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechniques including traditional piecing and redwork embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeas for using repurposed feedsacks and upcycled linens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed fabric requirements for every project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction diagrams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-size templates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotographs of completed quilts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated techniques section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical photographs of 1930s quilts from the American Museum \u0026amp; Gardens collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eForeword by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKate Hebert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, curator of the American Museum \u0026amp; Gardens in Bath, UK\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9781800922532\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardcover \/ Paper over boards\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 200\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14 July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8½\" × 11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Search Press USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46977231093959,"sku":"SP2253-2","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0066\/0615\/9983\/files\/1930s-quilts-carolyn-forster-hardcover-book.webp?v=1786406115","url":"https:\/\/rainbowstash.co.nz\/products\/1930s-quilts-by-carolyn-forster-hardcover-quilt-book-search-press","provider":"Rainbow Stash","version":"1.0","type":"link"}