For several years, I've been collecting an unusual group of tumbling block star block quilts that feature a solid fabric center star. See the center star of this one below
The quilts were made in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and about 20-25 examples have surfaced so far. Most are from the 1880s and 90s. This one has a novelty calendar print dated 1881. Some have very careful fabric selection and color placement as seen on the 2 blocks below with the fabrics in opposite points being very close matches. However, most of the other blocks are more random.
Lots of wonderful novelty prints including birds and a wonderful cheater print with cats and dogs. See the dog above and he's in from this novelty fabric.
Monday - Design Wall
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Yesterday we had Halloween Treats for our
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I made Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies and Chocolate No-Bakes.
Aka: "Gorilla Poops"
I made a mountai...
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What treasures! I wish we'd see more reproduction fabrics made.
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