Carol Hopkins, who retired from a 40-year teaching career at Purdue University, delights in spending time with her husband, three children, their spouses, and four beautiful grandchildren. In addition to teaching at quilt retreats and on quilting cruises, Carol has created more than 100 individual patterns, marketed as Civil War Legacies and Vintage Legacies, showcasing eighteenth- and nineteenth-century reproduction fabrics. Carol's books and patterns are sold worldwide, and many of her designs have been featured in national and international quilt publications. To learn more about Carol and see further examples of her work, follow her on Instagram at Carol_Hopkins_Designs or visit CarolHopkinsDesigns.com.