Originally Posted by
KalamaQuilts
these were more than likely made by the Hmong. They were made refugees during the Vietnam war and later. These blocks were one way for the women to make money to help feed their family. I saw them often at quilt shows in the 70s
if the designs had names it was a design particular to the person who made it, much like vintage hawaiian pattern types were often favored by a specific maker.
these blocks were usually priced at about 10.00 each
Yes, you're right, Kalama. The blue color and stitching is a good indication of Hmong embroidery. Most did not sign their work. I have a scene done by a Hmong artist who displayed her work in the Long Beach, CA, art museum in the 80's. She did not sign her work. The Hmong work is precise and some buy the thread from their homeland.