This is one of the easiest quilt block techniques out. I rushed to the shop as soon as i could and simply could not believe my eyes. There had been no fanfare, no promotions, no notice that the star would begin to publish quilt patterns. Yes, indeed they had, over 1,000 of them beginning in 1928 through 1961. Vintage kansas city star bom sweet dreams quilt studio. Read on to learn about how edie started quilting, collecting quilts and her time at the kansas city star in her own words. Take a step back in time while reading stories of americas quilting past. Original kansas city star newspaper quilt block pattern. Sep 26, 2018 the magazine article talked about it being one of the patterns that had been published in the kansas city star. Kansas city star quilts kansas city star quilts continues the tradition started in 1928 of bringing you the finest in quilting patterns and books facebook tiernan doose cibolo said. Our easy quilt patterns for 4 patch, 9 patch, and 16 patch quilt blocks are fun to make and will save you lots of time. I found the pattern for this 12 kansas star block in the book kansas spirit. Mar 25, 2020 alongside the kauffman center for the performing arts, christine cozies up with the wonder quilt, a design by katie larson. The country register of kansas regularly features quilt and other craft projects designed by local and regional designers.
This center, located in kansas city, mo, only 60 miles from missouri star, is a place where people from all over come to discover culture and community through theater, art, music, and history. Down on the farm blocks equilt blocks kansas city star blocks state blocks. On september 19, 1928, the kansas city star newspaper published the pine tree quilt pattern. In the 1980s harold and dorothymae groves of kansas city, mo, started collecting actual newsprint copies of kansas city star patterns and with the permission of the kansas city star, reprinted the entire. Appliqu patterns from the kansas city star these patterns have appeared at the official pickledish website of the kansas city star newspaper celia smedley blythe said.
The patterns in this bundle can be purchased individually. A time when every little fabric scrap was saved and used to make a functional quilt. The post this is a quilt pattern from 1933 kansas city star newspaper. The one weve chosen to share is the kaleidoscope designed by ruby short mckim. Alongside the kauffman center for the performing arts, christine cozies up with the wonder quilt, a design by katie larson. It was first published as a cheyenne block, by the kansas city star in september of 1933, but later in the 1960s was referred to as a rock garden block by quilts magazine. My cousin george pasleys writing is featured on page 7 of this book. Paper pieced quilt patterns quilt block patterns pattern blocks quilt blocks border pattern pattern sewing patch quilt. Glqc collections donkey quilt my grandmas copy of this pattern got lost. Liberty past and present seems i have been seeing lots of lovely liberty fabric projects popping up. Explore the archives of the kansas city stars newspaper quiltblock patterns with the best designs from 1928 to 1961. Bible quilt blocks block party blocks of the month down on the farm blocks equilt blocks kansas city star blocks state blocks.
Vintage kansas city star block of the month for finising kit designed by kimberly jolly. Complete quilt patterns from 1928 to 1961 as published in the kansas city star. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Barbara brackman, quilter, quilt historian and author, has an interesting article on the. The kansas city star collection is perhaps the bestknown quilt pattern collection of the many dozens that have been published since the late19th century. Get full access to the kansas city star content across all your devices. Vintage kansas city star block of the month the jolly. Pineapple cactus quilt on display at national quilt museum. Create a matching pillow cover to coordinate with your pillow sleeve from crazy for pillows. There had been no fanfare, no promotions, no notice that the. Quilt pattern fat quarter fabric vintage kansas city star 12 blocks.
Quilt museum tv featuring kansas city star quilts youtube. Sep 24, 2018 this episode of quilt museum tv features kansas city star exhibit curator edie mcginnis talking about the exhibit. Free kansas trouble patterns are simple to download, but thats where the fun begins. My star collection between 1928 and 1961, the kansas city star published over 1,000 different quilt patterns in the newspaper these patterns have become world. Also in this episode, museum education director, becky glasby discussed how. From the show me state comes this attractive quilt pattern, the missouri star. Edie mcginnis is one of our pattern writers here at missouri star. Check out this fantastic guide on how to make a wackylooking kansas twister block out of scrap strips of fabric. In these diary entries, papa, ted, george, and hattie attend the topeka state fair.
Youll find quilt blocks of all sizes, from miniatures to oversize designs. Kaleidoscope quilt pattern 1930 kansas city star vintage. Design a quilt with these free quilt block patterns. Barbara brackman, quilter, quilt historian and author, has an interesting article on the different styles and time period for this honey bee quilt block. From the fall of 1928 until 1961 the kansas city star published quilt patterns for quilters. First block in my quilt along by charise, via flickr rose dream block from the kansas city star, 1930 see more. Free quilt patterns quilt in a day quilting fabric. With four points and the potential to contain a number of colors thanks to strip quilt piecing, this quilt block pattern is contemporary and cool.
You can find more information about these in reference publications listed here. Kansas city star patterns online barbara brackmans. Jan 18, 20 a new year means a new kansas city star quilt. Some of her amazing kansas city star quilt collection is currently on display until dec.
His interest was in geometric patterns and composition rather than sewing or quilting. These free quiltblock patterns include projects for beginning quilters and experienced quilters alike. This particular quilt block has a rich history and dates back as far as the 1930s. Choose traditional fabrics to give this quilt an early american look, or select contemporary colors and prints for a new twist on an old favorite. Kansas city star quilt block patterns vintage 1930s. Posted in kansas city star bom, other patterns on may 27. Kansas city star quilts quilting books patterns and notions. A pattern using both large and small pieces, january 1932 more than fifty thousand contemporary and traditional quilts at your fingertips, plus journals, essays, galleries, lesson plans and more featured on the quilt index. Kansas city star quilts is a tradition started in 1928 of bringing you the finest in quilting patterns and. Block summer volume 1 issue 3 by missouri star quilt company 20140504 by missouri star quilt company jan 1, 1728. There sat a box containing hundreds of vintage quilt patterns from the kansas city star newspaper. Great collectors item for any quilter who loves quilt history. Kansas city star rose dream 1930 this is my next quilt.
Kansas city star quilt patterns in quilt patterns for sale. In 1928, the kansas city star newspaper began printing traditional quilt patterns that would become world famous and remain favorites for generations to come. Missouri star quilt block quilt pattern designed by a man. The numerous lectures included louise townsends about the kansas city star. From 1928 to 1961, the kansas city star left an indelible imprint on the history of american quiltmaking. Block summer volume 1 issue 3 by missouri star quilt company 20140504. Designed many years ago by a man a doctor from kansas city. Kaleidoscope quilt pattern today were going back to 1930. The design was published under these name by various designers, including nancy page, nancy cabot, ladies art company and kansas city star. I was still quite new to the world of quilts in july 1978 when i attended the kansas quilt symposium at the university of kansas. If you have missed an issue that has one of our block of the month projects, here is where you can find directions you might have missed. Vintage kansas city star block of the month the jolly jabber. Complete quilt patterns from 1928 to 1961 as published in the kansas city star all patterns printed full size and spiral bound pig in the sty is one of 26 patterns in the farm life quilt, volume qp2. The traditional rosebud quilt block has been called many names over the years, including hummingbird, crows foot, and a bright star.
The kansas city star quilt pattern book qp1 five block samplers. The quilt as shown features creamy to white fabrics with dots, checks, ditzies, florals, shirtings and plaids for the backgrounds. They may have some discoloration from age, and may have a small blemish or small edge tear. This pattern looks complicated, but with only three fabrics and two triangle sizes, its a lot easier than it looks. Fun antique vintage originals quilt block patterns. The honey bee block or a version of it has been around since the 1800s for sure, maybe earlier. This is a blockofthemonth project designed to use a wide variety of scrap cream fabrics and red fabrics. Some are even large enough to make a oneblock wall hanging.
Free trade quilt block the free trade pattern was published in the kansas city star in 1933. Many of those unique patterns were published in the kansas city star, like the dogwood blossom below, a combination of spiky fans and checkerboard blocks. Also in this episode, museum education director, becky glasby discussed how to. Jan 31, 2019 posted in kansas city star bom on october 24, 2016 leave a comment my sister, katy kitchen, pieced and appliqued a couple of projects for the book. First block in my quilt along by charise, via flickr rose dream block from. The american midwest has been dubbed the heart of quilting country, and kansas city is no exception. The kansas dugout quilt block is a playful design that is a favorite for using up scraps.
Christmas stockings, girls block party and lots more that youll love. This book contains 25 from over historical quilts that were featured in a series in the kansas city star newspaper between 1928 and 1961. Paper pieced quilt patterns quilt block patterns pattern blocks quilt blocks border pattern pattern sewing patch quilt patchwork vol doie flying geese quilt. May 30, 2011 she told me someone had come by her shop with a box of 1930s quilt patterns, and she wondered if i would like to have them. Find intermediatelevel projects to take your skills to the next level. Our story of building and living in an earthfriendly, energyefficient, universallydesigned home.
Details about original kansas city star newspaper quilt block pattern 1930s 40s great stash. A pattern using both large and small pieces, january, 1932. She told me someone had come by her shop with a box of 1930s quilt patterns, and she wondered if i would like to have them. This is a quilt pattern from 1933 kansas city star newspaper. There are a number of ways to make star quilt patterns, but if you want to make one that just demands attention, the road to kansas star block is the best choice. Dec 15, 2018 appliqu patterns from the kansas city star these patterns have appeared at the official pickledish website of the kansas city star newspaper celia smedley blythe said. Meet the women who brought quilting to the newspaper, as profiled by bestselling author and quilt historian barbara brackman. The name was given to this star by the nancy cabot column of the chicago tribune in 1933. Watch free quilting tutorials fabric cuts starting at 1yard minimums.
Kansas city star the castle wall 1931 star quilt patterns. They have a modern look with simplified shapes, yet complex repeats. Original kansas city star newspaper quilt block pattern 1930. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The name was given to this star by the nancy cabot column of. Apr 05, 2012 i found the pattern for this 12 kansas star block in the book kansas spirit. Readers simply opened their morning newspaper and there in the womens section was the pattern. Kansas city star quilt block patterns vintage 1930s original.
The patterns were a weekly feature in the star or sister publications the weekly star and the star farmer from 1928 until the mid1930s, then less regularly until 1961. Quilting intermediate projects are you looking to build on your quilting skills. Donkey block pattern from kansas city star newspaper 1931 i have two blocks and they look authentic to the time period. Prairie flower a year on the plains brackman kansas city star quilt patterns. Sew many blocks quilt designs and patterns are created with eq 7 and the accuquilt go. Layer cake quilt patterns, layer cake quilts, quilt block patterns, pattern blocks, quilt blocks, layer cakes, patchwork patterns. In those years, the newspaper published more than 1,000 quilt patterns that have since become legend. Kansas troubles quilt patterns kansas city quilt block. The kansas city star newspaper was famous for their weekly quilt block patterns. One was the quilt called dear diary that is an alternate version of the main quilt. The quilt patterns appeared from september 1928 through may 1961. Receive updates, free patterns, andor feature your patterns on. Whatever pattern you use, we hope you will enjoy making these free quilt block patterns.
Free 9inch patchwork quilt block patterns sarahs choice quilt block pattern how to make quilt borders with corner squares four patch quilt block patterns the spruce crafts. American quilters society kansas city star quilts sampler. See more ideas about star quilt patterns, quilt patterns and quilt block patterns. This new year also brings a new home in the newspaper for the block of the month. In 1928, the kansas city star newspaper printed its first quilt block patternthey continued this tradition for 34 wonderful and influential years. Then there was a lull with only one pattern published monthly. Patterns were both readercontributed and created by kansas city star staff. This one first appeared in the kansas city star newspaper in 1929. In 1928, the kansas city star newspaper printed its first quilt block patternthey continued. For your convenience, directions for the most recent projects are featured on this page. This episode of quilt museum tv features kansas city star exhibit curator edie mcginnis talking about the exhibit.
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