Chicago World's Fair Quilt

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05-21-2015, 05:40 AM

AngeliaNR

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Chicago World's Fair Quilt

I made this with a fat quarter bundle I got a long time ago. It is by Nancy Gere from Windham, and it was designed in honor of the World's Columbian Exposition which officially opened in Chicago in 1892 celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus's voyage to the Americas. Unofficially, it was known as the Chicago World's Fair, and visitors flocked to see the wonders. The fabrics, according to the designer, were based on the Beaux Arts movement of the times, and the center squares in my blocks are prints of admission passes, postcards, and other ephemera from the fair.

I alternated Churn Dash blocks with Greek Cross blocks, and the quilt measures 68" x 80".

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05-21-2015, 05:48 AM

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Very nice and I like the colours, they look good together. Thank you for sharing.

05-21-2015, 06:10 AM

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a great quilt and thanks for sharing the story

05-21-2015, 06:24 AM

nanna-up-north

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What a wonderful way to revisit a historic event. Your quilt is lovely. Be sure to document all the details so the future generation can fall in love with it as well. Thanks for sharing.