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 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 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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Armenia Winchcomb's Lone Star is a catalog of family clothing.

MacDowell, Marsha

1900

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North American Indian and Native Hawaiian Quilt Collection

MacDowell, Marsha

2001

Native quilters in the Hawaiian Islands and on the North American continent have long used colors and designs distinctly their own to make quilts which function in ways both similar to other cultural groups as well as in ways that have specific tribal or pan-Indian meanings.This collection is housed in the Michigan State University Museum.

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LAC No.530-Lone Star

Ladies Art Company

1928

A quilt pattern published by the Ladies Art Company.
  

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Odawa Floral Star Quilts in Michigan

MacDowell, Marsha

February; 2; 2021

A gallery of quilts made in at the Immaculate Conception Church in Peshawbestown by Odawa school girls.

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Mountain Mist, The Lone Star, Design "F"

Mountain Mist

1935

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 1935. It is 21 1/8" x 31 7/8". Some minor wear at folds. Handwritten on front "#104 Cherry Blossoms c 1951".

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Stars of Honor: The Basketball Star Quilt Ceremony

Marsha MacDowell

1997

A ceremony where basketball players honor teachers, coaches, janitors, announcers at the end of a basketball tournament.

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Minnesota Quilt Stories - Alma Esser

Minnesota Quilt Stories

September; 23; 1991

Alma Emelia Engene Esser (1909-2007) oral history, recorded in 1993, in Spring Grove, Minnesota, 

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Minnesota Quilt Stories - Karen Kopitzke

Minnesota Quilt Stories

January; 1; 2020

Quilting story of Karen Kopitzke.

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The News Annual Quilt Show Opens at Convention Hall

The Detroit News

October; 7; 1938

A full page of images from the Detroit News Quilt Show.

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Star Quilts

The Detroit News

February; 15; 1940

An advertisement for Star Quilt patterns.

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Star Quilt Thank You

Clair Johnson

May; 2016

Quilt Take Center Stage in Ceremony

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Lone Stars: A Legacy of Texas Quilts

Bresenhan, Karoline Patterson

2011

This gallery depicts Texas-made quilts dated before 1936. Text reproduced with permission from “100 Years of Texas Quilts,” Lone Stars: A Legacy of Texas Quilts, Vol. 1, by Karey Bresenhan and Nancy O'Bryant Puentes, p. 21.

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Lone Stars: A Legacy of Texas Quilts: A New Perception of Quilts

Bresenhan, Karoline Patterson

2011

Karey Patterson Bresehan and Nancy Obryant Puentes write about early Texas quiltmakers who broke all the rules, even the ones they didn't know exsisted, when designing their quilts.

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04-070; Portrait of Children

Janet E. Finley Collection of Quilt History Photographs

2011

Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) c. 1910-1918
Photographer: Unknown
Size: 3.5" x 5.5"

Lone Star, Star of Bethlehem, Blazing Star, and Pride of Texas are just a few of the names attributed to this quilt's single star set in a calico print and surrounded by a double border.

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

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