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Facts & Fabrications: Quilts, Slavery & History

Facts & Fabrications explores the history of quilts and slavery through Barbara Brackman’s account of historical evidence, first-person stories and quilt projects. Its mix of history and hands-on patterns may suit quilters and educators, though the listing gives differing project counts.

At a glance

Discusses quilts during slavery, emancipation and the Underground Railroad.
Includes first-person accounts alongside newspaper and military records and surviving quilts.
The description says it contains nine quilt projects, the title advertises 8 projects and 20 blocks.
Curriculum is described as included, with elementary through high school learners suggested.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$17.99~~

Price checked: Nov 11, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines historical research and first-person accounts with practical quilt projects.
Draws on several types of historical material, including records and surviving quilts.

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing is inconsistent about project count: the title says 8 projects and 20 blocks, while the description says nine quilt projects, confirm the contents if the count matters. The description also claims curriculum is included but provides no details.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Quilters interested in the history of slavery, emancipation and the Underground Railroad.
Educators or learners seeking a history resource that includes quilt projects.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 293 ratings

5 stars77%77%
4 stars15%15%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

The supplied evidence includes an aggregate rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, but no review count or qualitative customer feedback. That figure offers limited context and does not show which aspects readers liked or found lacking, assess the book against its described history-and-project focus and the inconsistent project count.

Frequently asked questions

What topics does the book cover?

The listing describes coverage of quilts during slavery, emancipation and the Underground Railroad, with historical evidence and first-person accounts.

How many quilt projects are included?

The title states 8 projects and 20 blocks, but the description says nine quilt projects. The listing does not resolve the discrepancy.

Is curriculum included?

The listing claims curriculum is included and suggests the book for elementary through high school learners, but gives no further curriculum details.