Antique quilt
06-14-2011, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JCquilts
Originally Posted by JCquilts
Your quilt most closely resembles a pattern listed in Brackmans Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns called Alices Favorite, published by Mrs. Danners Quilts in 1934. According to this book, the pattern was also published as Ragged Robin by Alice Brooks about the same time.
The quilt looks like the Alice Brooks/Wheeler patterns as they were very complex. They were advertised in womens magazines and newspapers. It would make sense then that it would be called Alice's Favorite if it was an Alice Brooks pattern but not that it was published by Mrs. Danner. The Ragged Robin thing doesnt make sense either. That one is one of Mrs. Danners patterns, but does not resemble this pattern.. another mistake in the book, I am thinking.
I have a huge collection of clippings from the newpaper of Books/Wheeler patterns. Since you had to buy the patterns, many people clipped the pictures and drafted the patterns themselves.
Since the Brooks/Wheeler patterns were so complex, there are not an abundance of examples of actual quilts made from them. I buy them up when I find them.
Great quilt top you have..take care of it.
The pattern called Ragged Robin was published in the newspaper by Alice Brooks. There is no date on this one so dont know which one came first.
06-15-2011, 09:16 PM
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06-16-2011, 07:48 AM
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It's been fun to meet you, Connie Lou :)
Searching for a pattern name and history is something I find interesting. It took me about four years before I discovered the pattern for a quilt as you go pattern my paternal grandmother made in the 1940's.
And sew it goes!
Searching for a pattern name and history is something I find interesting. It took me about four years before I discovered the pattern for a quilt as you go pattern my paternal grandmother made in the 1940's.
And sew it goes!
06-16-2011, 07:15 PM
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I love the history of the past-from furniture to genealogy to quilting etc. I never knew how to sew until about 10 years ago. My mother and sister have taught me so much. It is my creative outlet that gives me balance in a sometimes very harsh world. It adds beauty to many people.
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