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willowtreecreek	Posted - Aug 08 2009 : 7:27:06 PM I am wanting a quilt pattern with a name related to farming, gardening or somthing similar. If you can point me in the directions of some patterns like this - especially if you have any history I would really like some info. One of my requirements for teaching art is to organize a collaborative project. I am thinking of doing some barn quilts paintings and we are a farming community. I thought it would be neat to tie them together. Farmgirl Sister #17 Blog www.willowtreecreek.wordpress.com
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yarnmamma	Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 1:05:10 PM Julie, where are you? Do our suggestions help ya?? Linda in Scranton, PA "I dare you to scare yourself with how beautiful you are." Rob Brezsny from http://freewillastrology.com/home.shtml
Bonnie Ellis	Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 9:09:34 PM Hi ..What about farmer's wife, hole in the barn door, corn and beans, windmill and more. I made a list and when I find it I will send it to you. Good luck. Sounds like a great project. Bonnie Ellis grandmother and orphan farmgirl
OregonGal	Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 6:18:45 PM There's also a quilt pattern called "HOLE IN THE BARN DOOR". I can't tell you the history of it, tho. You can see it at: http://www.jeannesquilting.com/free/barn.html Sounds like fun.
mtngirljon	Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 1:35:08 PM don't forget about all the Kansas City Star patterns, too - http://pickledish.kcstar.com/ They are a big part of our quilting history . . . Jonnie Farmgirl 648 "Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do." William Faulkner
yarnmamma	Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 07:40:09 AM "Patterns in magazines and newspaper or even for sale were not common until the last half of the 19th century. The main way quilt patterns were spread was by women sharing them between friends and family. This continued to be common even after they were available through print media. In looking at the history of a quilt block’s name it turns out that there is usually more than one name for any given quilt pattern and often there is more than one pattern with the same name. So don't be surprised if some of the patterns or names on this site are different than the ones you know. It's all just the result of their being passed from women to women over so many years." "Historical, geographical, botanical, and comical - Names that sparkle with a hint of imagination - add much to the charm of the finished quilt." Carrie A. Hall, 1935. 2006 - 2009 Judy Anne Breneman Linda in Scranton, PA Put on the apron of humility. 1 Peter 5:5
yarnmamma	Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 07:38:02 AM This one is good too...I really like it. http://www.patternsfromhistory.com/colonial_revival/hannas_quilt.htm Linda in Scranton, PA Put on the apron of humility. 1 Peter 5:5
yarnmamma	Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 07:33:48 AM I like the story with this... Mary's pomegranate quilt. http://www.patternsfromhistory.com/civil_war/pomegranate.htm Linda in Scranton, PA Put on the apron of humility. 1 Peter 5:5
yarnmamma	Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 07:31:36 AM another simple one called. Civil war soldier's cot. http://www.patternsfromhistory.com/civil_war/cot_quilt.htm Linda in Scranton, PA Put on the apron of humility. 1 Peter 5:5
yarnmamma	Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 07:27:59 AM Here is a civil war eagle pattern. I think it's a good one for you. http://www.patternsfromhistory.com/civil_war/eagle_quilt.htm I think any simple eagle would work but here is that applique pattern. http://www.patternsfromhistory.com/civil_war/eagleapplique.pdf Linda in Scranton, PA Put on the apron of humility. 1 Peter 5:5
StarMeadow	Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 02:58:21 AM Julie, you could do a muslin square in the center (drawn or hand painted) and then rail fence/log cabin around the outside. I've done that with my students before. They used fabric crayon for the original print and then embellished with fabric paints and needlework. We used the quilts to finish off a year in social studies. Oh...and I just tied off the quilt after binding it on the machine. I'm sure you could find someone to help with the binding/tying. -- You could even do several smaller ones in different "farming" themes. Check out these sites: http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17451_18670_18793-52923--,00.html http://www.womenfolk.com/historyofquilts/lesson_plans.htm http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/Kelli-lino.htm http://www.quiltethnic.com/lessonplans.html
oldfashioned girl	Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 9:18:46 PM Julie, here is another site that has some interesting information! http://www.patternsfromhistory.com/pioneer_patterns/california.htm Monica farmgirls rule! www.justducky48.etsy.com www.justducky48.blogspot.com
acairnsmom	Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 6:09:54 PM Julie, this site is great for the history of the various patterns http://www.womenfolk.com/ a picture of the log cabin set in field and furrows http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/stolen6.htm Also about.com has lots of quilting related articles. Audrey Toto, we're not in Kansas any more!
quilt8305	Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 4:57:27 PM There is an old pattern called 'Corn and Beans' that would be great for your project. Try this link http://www.quiltingassistant.com/cornbeans.html Mary 'Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.' Albert Einstein 'Only a peace between equals can last.' Woodrow Wilson
Sitnalta	Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 1:05:32 PM how about something like this? :) http://www.wbwbarnquilts.com/ hope it helps :) hugs Jessie People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com
Hosanna	Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 12:22:44 PM Tee hee- I posted my post without reading Audrey's..... duh. www.happilyeverafterhosanna.blogspot.com www.thewindofheaven.blogspot.com
willowtreecreek	Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 10:58:36 AM Thanks for the suggestions - keep in mind I am looking for something that can be DRAWN AND PAINTED by middle school and high school aged kids. The problem is that I have little to no quilting knowledge. These designs will be painted on to and 8'x8' plywood. If you can point be towards some websites with pictures and even better with the history of the individual quilt patterns that would really be helpful. Audrey - what is "field and furrows"? Farmgirl Sister #17 Blog www.willowtreecreek.wordpress.com
Hosanna	Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 10:00:46 AM What about "grandmother's garden?" It was in at "bee" issue of MJF..... made of little hexagon all sewn together in a corresponding combination..... I am making one right now. www.happilyeverafterhosanna.blogspot.com
acairnsmom	Posted - Aug 08 2009 : 10:13:51 PM Rail Fence is the first that comes to my mind. Then there's the Log Cabin set in "field and furrows". Lot's of quilts about flowers, a dresden plate pattern using yellow/brown fabric becomes sunflowers. MJ did an article about the Grandmothers Flower Garden quilts I believe in the Simply Bee issue. I've got a couple of patterns from different people with chickens as the theme. I'd say your options are pretty much endless! Good luck on your project! Audrey Toto, we're not in Kansas any more!

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