Beyond the Battlefield: Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene

There are 14 Scrappy Civil War Quilts, from small, simple tributes to larger quilts featuring hundreds of scrap fabrics. The projects are paired with period photographs and fascinating stories of unsung heroines of the Civil War, from women who disguised themselves as soldiers to others who became doctors and nurses and even spies in order to serve.

Whether you’re a fan of traditional designs, Civil War fabrics, or scrappy-to-the-max patterns, these stunning quilts are sure to inspire.