Prairie Flower: A Year on the Plains

by Barbara Brackman

Barbara Brackman presents her designs in the Prairie Flower series originally published in The Kansas City Star. Beautiful patterns are accompanied by touching diary entries from early settlers.

Genres: Quilting

124 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2001

About the author

Barbara is a free-lance writer, historian and museum curator with seven published books on quilts and numerous museum catalogs to her credit.

Reviews

[Kathy Duncan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always enjoy Brackman's books. In addition to the original block designs, this book is heavy on the history of women's westward journey through Kansas. Book features twelve applique wildflower block and two quilt settings. The corner blocks and border for "The Heart of the Matter" are my favorite feature of this book.

[Sherri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting compilation of flower pattern interpretation and the stories behind them.

[Dustincecil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderfully researched, as always. Nice photos too. Only one block pattern really stood out for me to try though...

recommend to anyone who daydreams about getting swept up in a gust of winds on the open prairie.

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

These projects are still a work in progress.