I thought for this round of the Blogger’s Quilt Festival I’d share the cover quilt from my first book, America’s Pictorial Quilts, published in 1985 by the American Quilter’s Society. This quilt was made for my son, Loren when he was a toddler. Now, almost 30, he and his fiance’ are preparing for their July wedding.
The quilt was based on a favorite folk tale, Jack and the Beanstalk, and for several years, traveled around the country to various exhibits and teaching engagements. There are many little items that were “snuck in” for giggles… an apple pie on the windowsill, a bra hanging on the clothesline, etc. It is a full-size quilt, tucked away to give him some day. I think that day is not far off.
Note: The quilt is not a wedding present for the couple...
What a neat wedding gift. Love the quilt!
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Beautiful quilt
ReplyDeleteI recognized the beanstalk before I scrolled down to the whole picture of the quilt! How imaginataive and fun. What a great pictorial quilt. Thanks for sharing your quilt's story, and congrats to the nearly wedded!
ReplyDeleteI love the fairytale theme!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous quilt that I am sure he will love!
ReplyDeletethat is so awesome!! Would love to see some more close up pictures of it too!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt! Thanks for showing!
Genevieve
I recognized the quilt from your book which I own and really enjoy. I love story quilts. I'll be coming back to see more of your antique quilts.
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1890 double pink blazing star
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1890 cheddar star and reproduction
http://starleyquilts.blogspot.com
Sandra
Wow! Beautiful quilt! I love your imagination and the whimsy look. So, your note says this is not the wedding gift. Does that mean we will get to see a wedding quilt in the near future? (Home is Where We Park It) Sandy @ BentNeedles&TangledThreads
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is great fun, both because it's based on the story and because of the added little surprises in it. Thanks for sharing it with us, and best wishes to the happy couple.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great quilt- so much attention to detail! I am sure he will love it. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteSpectacul quilt. Thanks for sharing. You did a fantastic job! Love it!
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Its a great pictorial quilt!
ReplyDeletethat is such a fantastic quilt--thanks for sharing it and a fun story to go with it. best wishes to your son and fiance. i'm from central washington state. ladybug lovelies is my website:
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great quilt and love the story. my blog is
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What a lovely bit of whimsy. :-) Jack and the Beanstalk was one of my favorite stories as a kid. I bet this quilt was a lot of fun to make.
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