During the Civil War, women of the North and the South may have had differing opinions, but the one thing they all had in common was quilt making. In the North, it was common for women to organize fairs where they would sell quilts to raise money, which was used to purchase supplies for their soldiers. Usually the quilts at these fairs were among the more expensive items sold. As the war continued it became apparent that there would be an additional need for bedding for the Union soldiers. Again, the women of the North aided in this effort, providing even more quilts. Some estimate that by the time the war was over, more than 250,000 quilts were made and donated. During this time in the South, the materials needed to make quilts were not as plentiful as they were in the North. None the less, Southern women helped their cause by creating what became known as Gunboat Quilts. They received this name because the monies raised from the sale of the quilts went to help buy the gunboats that the Confederacy desperately needed.

This collection represents the patterns, colors and textures of this important historical era. Rich reds, blues and creams in period florals, geometrics and small prints offer a truly authentic look to this reproduction line.