I was distracted doing genealogy research on this chimney album signature quilt from Lebanon, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. I post some close-ups later this week. Main surname is Hoppough and was likely made for Elizabeth Hoppough whose name and birth date of 1835 are listed in a center block and her parents are also on the quilts as well as their next door neighbor Elizabeth Neighbor (no, I can't make this stuff up).
Patriotic Quilts I’m Sewing in 2025
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Every year, I take some time during the spring and summer months to make
some quilty patriotic projects, and 2025 has some star-spangled stunners on
the ...
2 hours ago
Their neighbor Elizabeth Neighbor--too cute
ReplyDeleteHow funny.
ReplyDeleteAnother classic pattern I tell myself I will make someday.