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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
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USA
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 Posted - Aug 08 2009 : 7:27:06 PM
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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
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Aug 08 2009 : 10:13:51 PM
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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
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Hosanna
True Blue Farmgirl
466 Posts
Hosanna
Alton
Virginia
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Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 10:00:46 AM
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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.
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 10:58:36 AM
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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
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www.willowtreecreek.wordpress.com
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Hosanna
True Blue Farmgirl
466 Posts
Hosanna
Alton
Virginia
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 1:05:32 PM
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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.
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 4:57:27 PM
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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
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Edited by - quilt8305 on Aug 09 2009 5:00:15 PM |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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monica
oatman
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USA
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
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T
MI
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 07:40:09 AM
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"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
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 1:35:08 PM
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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
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 9:09:34 PM
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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
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 1:05:10 PM
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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
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