Saturday, December 4, 2010

Patriotic Quilt pattern #2 Donkey named Giddap

Just a few days after posting my Ararat elephant (previous post) from the Kansas City Star, I found a very affordable donkey quilt on eBay.  So in the interest of equal time for both parties and also because of several requests to see the donkey pattern, I am posting Giddap the Donkey, Brackman #226.77 which was first published in 1931.  I opened the box up and was very surprised to find, not only it is my first donkey quilt . . . but it is my first double knit polyester quilt - yikes.  Scary to think it will probably outlast the rest of my collection.  The white background is cotton and I didn't notice or think to ask about the rest of the quilt.  Based on the fabrics, I'll say it is circa 1970's. In doing some more research I found that the Star reprinted this pattern in 1977 which helps confirm the dating (probably more patriotic overflow from the bicentennial). I think I need to stick with my beloved 1800's cottons but it is a good reminder to ask lots of questions before purchasing.   The blocks are large 23" x 26".


Hope you enjoy (I think that pink donkey is smirking at me).  This is not a very common pattern but they are out there, if you keep looking.  I found another one on eBay last week, a 1950's gingham 4 block that was also very affordable and a lot less goofy (or creepy) looking and made of natural fibers but I already had one so I let it go (well I captured a bit of it).  Guess I should have waited a bit longer for this one or one from a dealer.


  Speaking of which, they are also a few available from antique quilt dealers  including my friend Cindy Rennels  who has a delightful 4 block pink example for sale on her site.

8 comments:

  1. What a fun quilt!! Even if it's got a bit of poly and one is smirking at you!! LOL

    ReplyDelete
  2. I know of local collector who only collects poly quilts...just shows there is something for everyone!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Fabulous quilt! Love that smirking donkey and that crazy brown fabric-a totally fun quilt. I think its great that you now have a poly-knit quilt in your collection-makes for a well rounded collection!

    ReplyDelete
  4. What a fun quilt full of character! I've never seen a donkey block before! I love donkeys so I might just have to have a go, definitely in cotton though.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Thanks for "letting" the second one go, Sandra. He's on his way to my home right now. :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. Thanks everyone for making me feel better about this polyester quilt. And can you believe my friend Lisa got that adorable cotton 4 block--glad it is going to a good home.
    Sandra

    ReplyDelete
  7. Just forwarded this blog to my friend who is crazy about double knit quilts. She will be so jealous.
    It is very cute.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I feel the same way...but occasionally a poly knit quilt will come along that is so interesting you just have to have it. I've just bought one in 'school house' because it is my favorite block.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for visiting and commenting.

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...