April 23, 1935

Detroit News Quilt History Project; Michigan State University Museum; Susan Salser

Detroit, Michigan, United States

A Quilt Club Corner column including letters from Quilt Club members and a coupon for Quilt Club membership.

Another Chapter Sent in Quilt 'Swap' Story

By Edith B. Crumb

Perhaps you will remember a story which was in the Corner some time ago about Mrs. Elsie Campbell of this city having two quilts alike and wanting to exchange one. I suppose you have wondered what happened, so I will let you read the letter and see.

Dear Quilt Club Editor: I have very good news for you and the Corner. I traded my quilt thanks to you for that piece in the Quilt Club Corner. Mrs. Della Ames, of Bellville, Michigan, wrote me and I had my choice of six quilts- two Irish Chains, one in yellow and white and one in blue and white, and a Trip Around the World also in Irish applique. These four were all quilted and she also had two others which were tied.

I suppose you are wondering which one you are wondering which one I have as my very own. It is the Iris applique; but they were all so pretty and such perfect work on all of them.
Mrs. Elsie Campbell
7466 Dunedin Ave
Detroit, Mich.

You were certainly thoughtful to write that nice letter, Mrs. Campbell, and relieve our suspense for after putting in the request, of course. Everyone was wondering what happened. It was something that had never been suggested in the Corner before and I did not know how it would "take."

Week-ending in Iowa.
Dear Miss Crumb: I am on a weekend vacation at Harian, Iowa so will drop you and Beatrice a line.

I saw several pretty quilts on a display here. Had a lovely trip to Shenendoah, Iowa. Saw some interesting paces and got some lovely quilt patches at several towns on our trip.

Best regards to all of the Quilt Club Corner member.
Mrs. Lee Richard
15757 Dolphin Ave., Detroit, Mich.

Well, I am glad that you went away to Iowa, Mrs. Richards, for I just know that if you stayed in Detroit you would never have sent us a card.

Beatrice and I don't care how far you Quilt Club Corner members travel but we don't want you to forget us. Just slip a little card in the box for now and then.

Likes Longer Broadcast.
Dear miss Crumb: I am writing this just about a minute after the close of your broadcast to tell you how glad I am about those extra few minutes. It means time for a few more letters.

I am also glad you can give us all of the names of the Quilt Club member. I will clip them all and make my Quilt Club members address book. I hope we find yours and Beatrice! When it comes to C and M.

I am using a loose-leaf book to allow for extra pages.
Mrs. A. Klein
5326 Bewick Ave., Detroit, Mich.

That address book will come in very handy, I am sure, Mrs. Klein and it will be a big fat one when it is completed.

Of course, you'll find my name in the C's, for I have made one whole quilt and am working on two others and altering a third which is an old one and has a block of very ugly color which I am covering with a more pleasing material.

I don't know about Beatrice. we'll have to put her name in, I guess, because she is such a big help on the broadcast.

Had 27 Grandchildren.
Dear Miss Crumb: I am sending in my entry blank for membership in the Quilt Club Corner.

I've wanted to send mine in for so long as I am so interested in your club. Perhaps you can guess why. I am nearly 52 years old, have 27 grandchildren and have made a crib quilt for each one.

Goodness only knows how many toys I've made. My sewing room looks like a menagerie.
Mrs. Cornelia Coley
Route No. 2, Howell, Mich.

You sound to me just like one of those grandmothers who give the grandkids anything they want, Mrs. Coley. What fun you must have making toys and I'll bet you have dressed a good many dolls. We are glad to have you among the members and wish that you had sent in your application a long time ago.

Happiness to Quilters.
Dear Miss Crumb: My, what a lot of happiness this Quilt Club Corner has given women!

I attended a meeting yesterday at which 60 were present and after the welfare sewing was finished the women brought out the quilt blocks that they were making for themselves and then we discussed the many shows held at different churches and many other interesting things.
Mrs. Ethel Lawson
17601 Prest Ave.
Detroit, Mich.

It is very nice to know that welfare sewing is combined with quilt making. It makes it seem so much more worthwhile. I am happy to have you write in to the Corner, Mrs. Lawson, and don't wait long before writing another letter.

Beauty in the Home Editor:
Please enter my name as a member of the Beauty in the Home Quilt Club.

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