Womenfolk Quilt History Collection

Breneman, Judy Anne

November; 10; 2022

An archive of articles from the Womenfolk: The Art of Quilting and Quilts and Quiltmaking Yesterday and Today website.

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Womenfolk 35. History of Quilt Patterns: A Quest for Their Stories

Breneman, Judy Anne

2001

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 36. Pioneer Quilt Patterns & The Stories of Their Names

Breneman, Judy Anne

2007

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 37. Prairie Queen: Reflecting Pioneer Days

Breneman, Judy Anne

2007

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 38. Pioneer Friendship Album or Chimney Sweep

Breneman, Judy Anne

2007

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 39. Bible Quilts and Their Role in History

Breneman, Judy Anne

2007

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 40. Crown of Thorns, A Bible Block

Breneman, Judy Anne

2010

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 41. David and Goliath, A Bible Block

Breneman, Judy Anne

2007

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 42. Fish, A Bible Block

Breneman, Judy Anne

2010

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 43. Gethsemane, A Bible Block

Breneman, Judy Anne

2010

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 44. Golgotha or Cross and Crown, A Bible Block

Breneman, Judy Anne

2010

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 45. Palm Leaves, A Bible Block

Breneman, Judy Anne

2010

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 46. Road to Damascus, A Bible Block

Breneman, Judy Anne

2010

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 47. Rose of Sharon, A Bible Block

Breneman, Judy Anne

2007

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 48. Storm at Sea, A Bible Block

Breneman, Judy Anne

2010

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 49. Civil War Soldier's Cot Quilt

Breneman, Judy Anne

2008

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 50. Pomegranate Quilt History

Breneman, Judy Anne

2008

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 51. Temperance T

Breneman, Judy Anne

2003

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 52. The Story of Colonial Revival Quilt Patterns

Breneman, Judy Anne

2007

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 53. Grandmother's Flower Garden: A Most Popular Quilt Pattern

Breneman, Judy Anne

2007

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 54. Basket Quilts: A Daily Presence Through History

Breneman, Judy Anne

2004

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 55. Is it a Ducks Foot in the Mud or a Bear's Paw Quilt?

Breneman, Judy Anne

2006

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 56. Those Peculiar Biscuit and Puff Quilts

Breneman, Judy Anne

2006

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 57. Hexagon, Honeycomb and Grandmother's Flower Garden

Breneman, Judy Anne

2006

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 59. Underground Railroad/Jacob's Ladder Quilt Pattern

Breneman, Judy Anne

2004

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 60. Log Cabin Quilts ~ Inspiration From the Past

Breneman, Judy Anne

2004

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 61. The Lone Star Quilt Design Through Time

Breneman, Judy Anne

2004

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 62. Mariner's Compass Quilt ~ Ancient Windrose Inspirations

Breneman, Judy Anne

2003

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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Womenfolk 63. The Romantic Double Wedding Ring Quilt

Breneman, Judy Anne

2003

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of The History of Quilting Patterns essays. Before magazines and mail order patterns were widely available women shared them with each other. A pattern might have been mailed to a sister out west as well as given to the neighbor just down the road. The study of these patterns is an intriguing blend of fact and myth. Where did the names come from and when were they designed?

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02-038; Double Irish Chain in a Farmhouse Window

Janet E. Finley Collection of Quilt History Photographs

2003

UnCased Tintype c. 1880-1889
Photographer: Unknown
Size: One-half Plate (5" x 7")

Summertime and the upstairs bedroom window of this 1880s farmhouse is open to any passing breeze, giving us the opportunity to peek inside and see the Double Irish Chain quilt occupying the bed. The identities of this family grouping and where the photograph was taken will, unfortunately, remain unknown.

-- With permission of the publisher, excerpted from Janet E. Finley, Quilts in EveryDay Life 1855-1955 (Schiffer Publishing, 2012).

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04-005; Cherokee Indian Quiltmakers

Janet E. Finley Collection of Quilt History Photographs

2003

Silver Gelatin Print (c. 1930-1940) of a c. 1902-1905 photography
Photographer: Unknown
Size: 8" x 10"

Eight Cherokee Indian women are photographed seated around a Triple Irish Chain quilt, most likely done by the group. The photograph's verso has a hand-written note signed by Ada L. Chenorth, Muskogee, Oklahoma. She says, "These ladies used to meet at the church and sew. Sometimes they met at someone's house. I have a quilt exactly like the one in this picture that my mother (Emma Redbird Smith) made." Ada goes on to identify the ladies "left to right front row: Lizie Hogner (sister to Joe Hogner); Mary Coon (Mrs. Oscar Bear); Johanna Groundhog (Mrs. Sampson Fourkiller - brother of Judge); Betsy Redbird (wife of Jesse Redbird); Sara Coon; Peggy Shell (wife of Charley Shell); Peggy Groundhog (wife of George Redbird); and (back row seated left) Charlotte Fishinghawk Hogner and (back row seated right) Nellie Swimmer Hogner. The photograph came to me in an envelope postmarked Tahlequah, Indian Territory, April 14, 1905, and addressed to John Charles, Stilwell, Indian Territory. The return address was from the Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Muskogee, Indian Territory. According to Joanna Groundhog's granddaughter, Jo Seller-Hare, the ladies quilted for the Baptist church.

-- With permission of the publisher, excerpted from Janet E. Finley, Quilts in EveryDay Life 1855-1955 (Schiffer Publishing, 2012).

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04-098; Children in the Nursery

Janet E. Finley Collection of Quilt History Photographs

2003

Albumen Print c. 1915-1925
Photographer: Unknown
Size: 3" x 5"

A nursery scene features an Irish Chain quilt in the crib. The two young children are seated at a quilt covered child's table and chair set.

-- With permission of the publisher, excerpted from Janet E. Finley, Quilts in EveryDay Life 1855-1955 (Schiffer Publishing, 2012). 

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05-004; Bedroom

Janet E. Finley Collection of Quilt History Photographs

2003

Silver Gelatin Print c. 1920s
Photographer: Unknown
Size: 3.5" x 5.75"

A Double Irish Chain adorns the bed in this sparse but beautiful bedroom. The quilt's chain is a calico print against a muslin background. Upon closer examination, the quilt was hand quilted in an overall elbow or fan pattern.

-- With permission of the publisher, excerpted from Janet E. Finley, Quilts in EveryDay Life 1855-1955 (Schiffer Publishing, 2012).

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Do You Recognize This Design?

Crumb, Edith B.

August; 20; 1935

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

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Quilt Finished by Mothers' Club

Crumb, Edith B.

March; 1; 1941

A Quilt Club Corner Column featuring quilts made by the Goodale Mothers' Club.

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Quilt is 75 Year Old Treasure

Crumb, Edith B.

August; 16; 1934

A Quilt Club Corner column including letters from Quilt Club Corner members, a coupon for Quilt Club membership, and an advertisement for Mrs. Roosevelt's Choice quilt pattern leaflet.

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These Quilts Were Made from News Patterns

Crumb, Edith B.

December; 17; 1935

A Quilt Club Corner column including letters from Quilt Club members and a list of Quilt Club members.

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Grandmother's Irish Chain Quilt Block

Hearth and Home, December 1899

December; 1899

"Pieced of two colors, blue and white or red and white, this is very pretty; or it may be of any odd pieces, light and dark, that one happens to have. It will be seen that alternating blocks are of twenty-five small squares, then a plain white or light block, with a tiny square cut from each corner, and a dark square inserted. Or it may be cut just as shown by the illustration. It is all of pieced work. Mrs. E. S. Coras, Ark." Contributor's note: No. 65 in the Clara Stone catalog introduced May 1906, a selection of 188 designs published 1897-1905.

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Patchwork Quilts You Cannot Buy

Garside, Frances L.

March; 1915

"Patchwork Quilts You Cannot Buy" is a two-page article in The Mother's Magazine (David C. Cook, Elgin, IL), March 1915. The author relates her experience visiting a bachelor brother and his spinster sister living in an ancient log cabin in southern Missouri and admiring the quilts she was shown. The text explains the difference between a patchwork quilt, a piecework quilt, and the author's surprise when she asked if the quilts were for sale. Seven pieced and appliqued quilts are illustrated.

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LAC No.060-Double Irish Chain

Ladies Art Company

1895

A quilt pattern published by the Ladies Art Company.
  

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LAC No.541-Triple Irish Chain

Ladies Art Company

1934

A quilt pattern published by the Ladies Art Company.
  

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Mountain Mist, The Three Irish Chains, Pattern No. 73

Mountain Mist

1939

Wrapper for Mountain Mist Quilting Cotton made by Stearns and Foster Company. The front shows a variety of quilt block details. On the back is printed a quilt pattern, instructions and templates. The date on the outside of the wrapper is 1954. The copyright on the inside of the wrapper is 1939. It is 21 1/8" x 31 7/8". Some minor wear at folds. Handwritten on front "#73 Three Irish Charms c 1939".

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Mountain Mist, Patterns for Quilting, Catalog No. 43

Mountain Mist

1971

Black and white photography, tinted blue. Products include cotton and dacron batting a list of quilt patterns through #129. On the second side are black and white photographs of quilts made from Mountain Mist patterns including: Ohio Rose, Orange Blossoms, Grandmother's Flower Garden, Dresden Plate, Single Irish Chain, Scotch Plaid, Dew Drop, Double Wedding Ring, Snow on the Mountain, Oklahoma Dogwood, Columbine, Tumbling Blocks, Sunburst, Martha's Vineyard, Dahlia, Maple Leaf, Poinsettia, The Hala Tree, Cherry Blossoms, Virginia Reel, Sunflower, Homespun, Bed of Peonies, Friendship Plume and Dogwood. It is 6" x 6" unfolding to 12" x 18".

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Rock River Cotton Co. Patterns - Double Irish Chain

Mary A. McElwain

1934

Rock River Cotton Co. (Janesville, WI) manufactured cotton quilt batting with a length of tissue paper quilt patterns rolled inside. The patterns are credited to Mary A. McElwain whose quilt shop in Walworth, WI was close by. Each pattern cost 35 cents in McElwain's shop, but they were free when one bought a roll of batting. Notice the 1934 patent pending notice on each Rock River Co. pattern sheet. In the 1940s, Lockport Batting Co. in Lockport, NY acquired the pattern line.

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