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 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 58. Possible Origins of the Irish Chain Pattern

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 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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Womenfolk 17. Crazy Quilt History: A Victorian Craze

Breneman, Judy Anne

2001

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of the Explore the Variety of Quilt Styles essays. Including the styles that you expect like Baltimore Album and Crazy Quilts and others that will surprise you.

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Womenfolk 64. The History of Children's Quilts

Breneman, Judy Anne

2005

This article from the website, Womenfolk.com is part of the Quilts to Warm Each Sleeping Baby and Child: History & Patterns essays. Quilts are a traditional gift that are cherished for years and often kep as heirlooms. Handmade Baby quilts from history add a special loving touch.

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Basket Pattern on White

Crumb, Edith B.

March; 3; 1938

A portion of a Quilt Club Corner Column including a member list.

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Here’s a Quilt She Hopes to Keep

Crumb, Edith B.

July; 11; 1935

A Quilt Quilt Club Corner column including letters from Quilt Club members, a list of Quilt Club members, and an advertisement for Laurel Wreath leaflets 18, 19, and 20.

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Pattern Calls for Applique

Crumb, Edith B.

May; 31; 1938

A Quilt Club Corner column describing the new "Flower Basket" pattern.

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Quilter Designs Basket Block

Crumb, Edith B.

November; 19; 1936

A Quilt Club Corner column including a list of Quilt Club members.

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Want An Old-Fashioned Quilt?

Crumb, Edith B.

November; 12; 1935

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

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LAC No.055-Basket of Lilies

Ladies Art Company

1895

A quilt pattern published by the Ladies Art Company.
  

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LAC No.057-Flower Basket

Ladies Art Company

1895

A quilt pattern published by the Ladies Art Company.
  

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LAC No.058-Cherry Basket

Ladies Art Company

1895

A quilt pattern published by the Ladies Art Company.
  

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LAC No.305-Four Little Baskets

Ladies Art Company

1897

A quilt pattern published by the Ladies Art Company.
  

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LAC No.316-Basket Quilt

Ladies Art Company

1897

A quilt pattern published by the Ladies Art Company.
  

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LAC No.387-Grape Basket

Ladies Art Company

1897

A quilt pattern published by the Ladies Art Company.
  

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LAC No.518-Tulip Basket

Ladies Art Company

1928

A quilt pattern published by the Ladies Art Company.
  

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LAC No.7026-Pansy Basket

Ladies Art Company

1934

A quilt pattern published by the Ladies Art Company.
  

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Mountain Mist, Basket of Flowers, Design "K"

Mountain Mist

1930

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 1962. The copyright on the inside of the wrapper is 1930. It is 21 1/8" x 31 7/8". Some minor wear at folds. Handwritten on front "#K Basket of Flowers c 1930".

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Mountain Mist, May Basket, Pattern No. 86

Mountain Mist

1942

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 1942. It is 21 1/8" x 31 7/8". Some minor wear at folds. Handwritten on front "#86 May Basket c 1942".

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Martha Washington Patchwork Quilt Design Pattern French Basket Design (No. 1212)

St. Louis Fancy Work Co.

1942

This pattern envelope for French Basket Design (No. 1212), ca. 1930, contains a folded sheet of heavy-stock paper stamped with actual size pattern shapes in blue chalk [not scanned], and full simple instructions covering fabric needed, how to cut it and how to arrange it. Envelope: 10.5"x7". Instruction sheet: 8"x5". Pattern Sheet: 25"x15"

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