Warrior Eagle

Completed in 2001. Hand drawn applique pattern. Buttonhole stitch with black floss. Inner border of half square triangles. Otter applique border of eagles, tassels and ribbons, each carefully placed and applique It is all built on unbleached muslin then hand quilted. 

Dedicated to Pete, it features Civil War reproduction fabrics and represents months of hand sewn work. 

Lemoyne Stars Reproduction Medallion Lap Quilt

 Made from leftovers of a few projects, these Civil War era scraps combined nicely into a simple medallion style lap quilt. Inspired by a Missouri Star tutorial. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-mMa50YefY

I made the border from HST'S made from the same pattern as the HST'S in the stars. There are 3 different neutrals, but they are real close in value. 

The quilt pattern used very different borders, but this is the central medallion I liked so much! 

The back was widened with 2 2.5" strips. 

SOLD! n Etsy

Tiny Pinwheels Quilt

 This small 31 inch square quilt was made with the leftovers from my turn dash quilt. The colors came from a fabric reproduction collection from the mid eighteen hundreds.. the tiny pinwheels are just three inches each and they resulted from using a Missouri Star quilt tutorial pattern called disappearing pinwheels #2.

I had used a set of fat quarters and originally cut the fabric to an eight and a half inch square to begin construction and the little pinwheels were the center block that I did not use in the original quilt.

This little quilt then was set with different whites are neutrals and then it has a general generous 5 inch border. These colors of course came from my stash.

This little quilt is offered for sale in my Etsy store.

Reproduction Fabric Churn Dash Lap Quilt

 Gifted in May 2022 to Mrs Pam, Ezekiel's former kindergarten teacher, upon her retirement.  The quilt traveled through the whole school and gathered pictures and names of her current and former kindergarten kids before being presented. 

The fabrics for this quilt came from a fabric of the month collection I purchased in 2001, and the prints were reproduced from fabric samples housed in the American Textile History Museum of Lowell, Massachusetts. The rich color samples are from 1876 through 1899.

The block I chose for these fabrics is called churn dash. It is believed to have originated in the United States between 1800 and 1849. The block got its name because the middle symbol looks like a butter churn and the stick was called the dash.

This lap quilt is 44 by 56 inches and it is quilted in a lazy meandering design. The batting is a thin poly. It used 7 fat quarters, and neutrals and borders and binding from stash. It is set on point with half blocks along the sides and quarter blocks in the corners.  The block is a modification of Missouri Star Disappearing Pinwheel block tutorial. The pinwheels will appear in another quilt. 

Reproduction Four Patch Baby Quilt

 Made in 2008 or 2009, when I subscribed to a fabric of the month club. Unfortunately I don't remember era, just that I liked this fat quarter collection.  It's a decorative quilt, and it hung on a rack for many years. 

The binding was sewn by hand. 

SOLD on Etsy in 2024

Kaleidoscope

 I bought a new ruler to make this one and it was real fun to make.  The triangles can be cut into a variety of sizes, I chose 4" (for an 8" square block) and then a selection of vert neutral fabrics that can read "traditional," or "masculine." Just triangles here, but the pattern looks like circles, doesn't it?  This quilt was a generous lap sized quilt and it sold pretty quickly for $50 online. 

Eye Popping Antiques Wall Quilt

 Inspired by a bright collection of repro fabrics (1880) in fat quarter cuts and a block tutorial from Missouri Star (Search CALICO STAR on the tutorials) I made this little wall quilt.  I stained it with coffee to make the fabrics appear aged. 

Sold on Etsy

Hexies Baby Quilt

I made this quilt following a tutorial on the Missouri Star WEB site.  I had the template already, since the hexie pattern is one I am very inspired by.  It is made with a charm pack of reproduction fabrics and a yard plus of Kona Snow.  I quilted it in rows and 3 columns.  I feel like I should spill some coffee on it to stain it so it looks more authentic!

Studio Star / Sister's Choice Quilt

This is a quilt I was inspired to make after watching a tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Company called Studio Star, but I believe the block is based off an older block called Sister's Choice.

It is made from a set of Fabric Of The Month FQ's I purchased many years ago, themed American Reproductions from the 1820's, and unbleached muslin.  Would have been a perfect quilt to hand quilt.......  instead I did a machine quilting on a 2 inch grid.

The batting is a thin, soft, 100% cotton bat that is light weight and very cuddly, softening in the wash to really wrap and wrinkle nicely.

May God Protect You

I found these linens at an estate sale for around 3 or 4 dollars.  I loved their simplicity, the great school bus yellow color, and the foreign language words which I didn't know what they said.  I loved the hand crocheted lace all around as well. I was also delighted by the "signature" of the woman I assume did the cross stitch, who completed it in 1939 at age 73.  Based on the similarity, I assume both were made by the same mystery woman from times past.

I asked around, and learned it is in German, and reads "May God Protect You." So I hand stitched each one to a piece of muslin, washed it in gentle soap, and will use them as table runners.

Tea With Lemon

I found a magazine paper pieced pattern for the lemons, and was inspired to make a quilt for my Mother-In-Law celebrating her favorite drink, tea.  I used an Aunt Martha's iron-on pattern for the embroidered tea pots, in purple to match the fabric from a reproduction collection of fat quarters from a fabric-of-the-month club. The lemons were made from my "yellow box".  I had another paper-pieced pattern for the tea cups from Electric Quilt. This is a nice wall sized quilt.

Old is New Again

The block known as 54-40 or Fight has always been interesting to me.  Such an odd name!  Those triangle star points!  The corners can be HST's, or 4 patches, or even plain squares.  I got a triangle ruler a few months ago, and it has opened up blocks that before I used to cut with paper patterns, slowly accidentally slicing off bits and pieces of my template as I cut.

The slogan 54-40 or fight was from a mid 1850's dispute between  Britain and the US over territories in what is now Oregon.  One of the boundaries was the parallel on the map with the coordinates 54,40.  The slogan was also used by James  Polk, democrat, in his successful bid for the presidency.

At that time, women were denied the vote, but would often express their political views in their "Women's Work," such as quilting.  So to me, the thing I like about the block is it's association with women being politically active at a time they were denied that right.

The fabric collection I used to make my small quilt came from a reproduction set of 6 fabrics (and I added a few from the scrap box) named "Old is New Again," since we may tend to think pink and black is a modern color combination.  This collection was put together from reproduction fabrics of fabrics popular together in the 1840's. 

Though they appear to mirror one another, in reality all the blocks have a dark center.  There are also a few blocks where I had to piece some pinks together to finish the block since I accidentally made one too many black-pointed star when I really needed one more PINK pointed star!  Love it when I end up making these little mistakes.  Reminds me of myself! 

UPDATE: This quilt found a living home with Romana Uher in 2015.

Civil War Era Charms

A charm pack and a piece of coffee stained muslin were put together to make this great wall quilt.  Each block has 4 charms in it cut into small HST's (Half Square triangles) and muslin squares.  If I did it again I might mix them up more.  I also liked best the blocks that had all similar colors (gold and red) versus more colors per block. (Blue and brown and gold and red.)
The quilt was stitched in the ditch and finished with a hand quilted border. I put a light weight poly bat (easiest for hand quilting) and I love the way it softly drapes.

2013

Drunkards Path

The drunkards Path block has always been one I wanted to make but avoided for fear of piecing the curves.  It actually went together easier than I expected and I really enjoyed making this wall quilt for my husband Pete.  I used 2 different grey/black neutrals for the background space.  One was from the set of  6 fat quarter Civil War Era reproduction fabrics I got in a monthly shipment of Fabric Of The Month Club.   The colors looked masculine, and this quilt is on the wall in my husband's home office.

I decided to "tie" this quilt to make it look like an old utility quilt.

1920's Baby Nine Patch

Everyone has seen the pastel fabric reproduction fabrics.  They have small motifs on them and are so well suited for a baby quilt.  I chose a good steady nine patch, and made the block with 2 1/2" pieces for a 6" block.  The coloration was random so I could use a zillion fabrics.  Set on point, alternated with plain white blocks.  I decided to hand quilt this one and put a little design in the plain blocks.

This quilt will be for a grandchild of mine............

Wall Quilt For A Housewarming

This little quilt was made for a friend who purchased a new home.  The fabrics came from a reproduction sampler of fat quarters titled "The 1970's."  (Same era as my young friend!) Woah, boy, now the 70's are Vintage???  But, yes, don't you remember those browns?
I machine raw-edged appliqued the leaves for some excitement. 

Congratulations, Kimmy, on owning your own home in So. Cal!

Emigrant Trail

I subscribe to a "Fabric Of The Month" club, switching the theme frequently.  I LOVE getting my monthly surprise!  One of my favorite categories is "Fabric Reproductions."
This quilt carries fabrics from America 1840 - 1860, during which time there was a large Western movement.  The block is typical of that era.  Of course mixed in with thises and thats from the workroom floors!