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Best selling would have to be Eleanor Burns Irish chain 'Quilt in a day'. It is the first she self published, and continues in print today. Also, it is my favorite 'quickie' quilt.
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you must remember the vintage blocks were never sold as
"patterns"..they are public domain blocks...many of the vintage quilt patterns were sold as "booklets" not as patterns.Even the Mountain mist batting patterns were eventually sold in a book, not as individual patterns. I would have to say the best selling pattern would be the yellow brick road. |
I have been reading through this discussion and it's interesting to hear all the responses but I still don't see much in answering the original question so I tried a search myself and came up with some pretty interesting information.
Mind you, it still doesn't answer the question but it sure gives a lot of insite as to what might have been the most bought pattern. here's an interesting webs site that talks about the old quilts Both of these links takes you to articles that are very interesting http://hartcottagequilts.com/his9.htm http://hartcottagequilts.com/his11.htm SO far as I can tell, it might have been the Sunbonnet series.But when you talk about patterns does that also includes embroidery patterns? if so then check out this link. http://hartcottagequilts.com/his5.htm#lac it seems there is a huge difference between the oldest patterns used and the oldest patterns sold |
Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Originally Posted by grumpy90650
i think i would have to be an old pattern, as they would naturally have higher numbers....i would be interesting to find out........
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I would think the log cabin.
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The BEST selling ??
Has to be the Yellow Brick Road by Terry Atkinson, and probably Eleanor Burn's first Quilt in a Day/ Irish Chain :) |
Originally Posted by charity-crafter
I would bet recently the best selling would be "turning twenty." Or "yellow brick road" So many people talk about making these and it's almost universally known by quilters and you can't find it free on line anywhere.
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The key words are "best-selling quilt pattern" -- not printed in a newspaper, not the most popular pattern, not passed down. My guess would be an early Eleanor Burns pattern, one of her Quilt In A Day series. For more recent patterns right near the top of the list would have to be Yellow Brick Road and Turning Twenty. I doubt we'll ever get the definitive answer; great question. Thanks, Miss Fay.
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Originally Posted by grumpy90650
Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Originally Posted by grumpy90650
i think i would have to be an old pattern, as they would naturally have higher numbers....i would be interesting to find out........
If the question were "most popular" that would not reflect how many quilts were made using a specific pattern as anyone could LIKE a pattern. Which pattern is used most often to make a quilt would pobably be the best way to phrase the question. And some of the standbys (log cabin, 9 patch, various stars) are used in conjunction with other designs quite often |
I would also think Log Cabin, but since you're saying best selling there would be several choices. Perhaps it still could be Log Cabin ????????
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I will offer a bet that there are hundreds of quilts in families' closets/chests that no one else knows about. Therefore, even the most made will never be known. I also believe that many of the "history" articles depend on where the person grew up and what they have been exposed to. City dwellers vs farmers have very different habits and needs as does those "well off" vs not so well off (I did not consider us "poor" but we were in some ways).
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What about the 9 patch it is simple and has been around along time.
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Originally Posted by seasaw2mch
I have been reading through this discussion and it's interesting to hear all the responses but I still don't see much in answering the original question so I tried a search myself and came up with some pretty interesting information.
Mind you, it still doesn't answer the question but it sure gives a lot of insite as to what might have been the most bought pattern. here's an interesting webs site that talks about the old quilts Both of these links takes you to articles that are very interesting http://hartcottagequilts.com/his9.htm http://hartcottagequilts.com/his11.htm SO far as I can tell, it might have been the Sunbonnet series.But when you talk about patterns does that also includes embroidery patterns? if so then check out this link. http://hartcottagequilts.com/his5.htm#lac it seems there is a huge difference between the oldest patterns used and the oldest patterns sold |
Originally Posted by lynda1945
I would also think Log Cabin, but since you're saying best selling there would be several choices. Perhaps it still could be Log Cabin ????????
The uneven log cabin is a bit different, but even it doesn't need a pattern. |
Originally Posted by Parrothead
I will offer a bet that there are hundreds of quilts in families' closets/chests that no one else knows about. Therefore, even the most made will never be known. I also believe that many of the "history" articles depend on where the person grew up and what they have been exposed to. City dwellers vs farmers have very different habits and needs as does those "well off" vs not so well off (I did not consider us "poor" but we were in some ways).
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Really thinking hard - I think the Crazy Quilt would be the original quilts that were made, but I'm not inferring that as best selling or having a pattern. This is a great question and I hope someone can find the answer.
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It's Log Cabin -- I will look for the pie chart that was done by someone a few months back where Log-Cabin was winner by a landslide. Can't find it at the moment, but it was an on-line survey.
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Originally Posted by lsmft
It's Log Cabin -- I will look for the pie chart that was done by someone a few months back where Log-Cabin was winner by a landslide. Can't find it at the moment, but it was an on-line survey.
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I would also say Log Cabin or Trip around the world. This is interesting I hope we will be able to find out
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I found the pie chart - from Quilter's World Magazine, probably about a year ago. "Your Favorite Traditional Quilt Blocks."
37% Log Cabin 9% Nine Patch,7% Double Wedding Ring, 5% snail's Trail, 3% Dresden Plate-Irish Chain-Sunboneet Sue; 2% Card Trick-Chrin Dash-FriendshipStar-LaMoyne Star-Pinwheel-Sawtooth Star. 1% Drunkard's Path, Carpenter's Wheel, and many, many more. |
log cabin Barb
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Dresden Plate - just beautiful!!!
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I'd say Log Cabin. Will watch this thread, should be very educational.
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Originally Posted by Miss Fay
The quilt guild I am in thought it might be the Yellow Brick Road.
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you asked about best selling, not free patterns, right?
I'm thinking Yellow Brick Road or the Star pattern by the same designer. I think almost every quilter has bought one of these two. |
Originally Posted by playswithcolor
you asked about best selling, not free patterns, right?
I'm thinking Yellow Brick Road or the Star pattern by the same designer. I think almost every quilter has bought one of these two. |
Possibly a Baltimore sampler because of the appliqué.
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Originally Posted by seasaw2mch
I have been reading through this discussion and it's interesting to hear all the responses but I still don't see much in answering the original question so I tried a search myself and came up with some pretty interesting information.
Mind you, it still doesn't answer the question but it sure gives a lot of insite as to what might have been the most bought pattern. here's an interesting webs site that talks about the old quilts Both of these links takes you to articles that are very interesting http://hartcottagequilts.com/his9.htm http://hartcottagequilts.com/his11.htm SO far as I can tell, it might have been the Sunbonnet series.But when you talk about patterns does that also includes embroidery patterns? if so then check out this link. http://hartcottagequilts.com/his5.htm#lac it seems there is a huge difference between the oldest patterns used and the oldest patterns sold in the microfilmed pages of a local newspaper in New Hampshire a few years after 1900. THE AMERICAN ART COMPANY sold hundreds of 12" quilt patterns for a ten cents each. I saw one as a kid in the 1930s. At least some of the free newspaper quilting patterns featured in the Kansas City newspapers were small - like dear jane blocks. |
Originally Posted by Parrothead
Originally Posted by playswithcolor
you asked about best selling, not free patterns, right?
I'm thinking Yellow Brick Road or the Star pattern by the same designer. I think almost every quilter has bought one of these two. LOL I may have to eat my words some day but for now that's the way it is. |
Can you clalrify favorite/most made or best SELLER. There seems to be a stumbling block in the interpretation of the original question. My answer would be most popular, log cabin. Best seller yellow brick road.
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Originally Posted by seasaw2mch
I have been reading through this discussion and it's interesting to hear all the responses but I still don't see much in answering the original question so I tried a search myself and came up with some pretty interesting information.
Mind you, it still doesn't answer the question but it sure gives a lot of insite as to what might have been the most bought pattern. here's an interesting webs site that talks about the old quilts Both of these links takes you to articles that are very interesting http://hartcottagequilts.com/his9.htm http://hartcottagequilts.com/his11.htm SO far as I can tell, it might have been the Sunbonnet series.But when you talk about patterns does that also includes embroidery patterns? if so then check out this link. http://hartcottagequilts.com/his5.htm#lac it seems there is a huge difference between the oldest patterns used and the oldest patterns sold This thread is so interesting, also because it demonstrates how many people read 'best selling' as 'most popular'. What does that say about the commercialization of society? |
Originally Posted by ghostrider
I kinda doubt that most log cabin quilts were made using a purchased pattern so "best selling" wouldn't apply to them. Purchased quilt patterns are a relatively new concept.
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Ditto to bearisgrey........... how far back? and is 'selling' the key word here?
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Originally Posted by seasaw2mch
I have been reading through this discussion and it's interesting to hear all the responses but I still don't see much in answering the original question so I tried a search myself and came up with some pretty interesting information.
Mind you, it still doesn't answer the question but it sure gives a lot of insite as to what might have been the most bought pattern. here's an interesting webs site that talks about the old quilts Both of these links takes you to articles that are very interesting http://hartcottagequilts.com/his9.htm http://hartcottagequilts.com/his11.htm SO far as I can tell, it might have been the Sunbonnet series.But when you talk about patterns does that also includes embroidery patterns? if so then check out this link. http://hartcottagequilts.com/his5.htm#lac it seems there is a huge difference between the oldest patterns used and the oldest patterns sold Hoo boy, whover thought there would be so many MANY beautiful patterns, - like more than 400? I have never ever seen more than half of those pictured there! Those quilters in 1922 put us to shame! !!! Not only were they inventive, one can see they valued, enjoyed and took pride in their quilting designs! And a final note... The last pieced block iisted is a pieced little quilter's face! What a treasure! How I brought it up to readable size, is click on the thumbnail page, you will get half size, click again and it should pop up to full size. Included are applique patterns, quilting patterns, (Including a familry of kittens!!) and embrodiery, including a page of "crazy". I am truly humbled! Thanks so very much for sharing so much rich creativity with us! Jeannie |
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http://reviews.ebay.com/All-Time-Qui...00000009127132 |
Well, Smithsonian has a few quilts from Colonial itimesin Pineapple and Tree of Life patterns. Now to research the ones from the1800's I saw an Irish chain and of course that involves the 9 patch and Snowball blocks,these were from the same time period 1820's. Oh and there was an early ladies needlework brochure with patterns in the early 1800's.
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Originally Posted by quiltingnonie
I'd guess Log Cabin
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Log Cabin
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Since I cannot afford to buy patterns, I will not be able to say. People in the USA have been quilting longer than in other countries so I will be interested which it will be too.
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I have no idea. But, in the olden days the quilts were squares. Would this count?
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