Question for anyone that owns the dear jane book and the dear jane program. I wanted to put together lots of different blocks for variety. Brenda manges papadakis has lovingly recreated the two hundred twentyfive patterns from the celebrated jane a. It contains all of the 225 patterns of the historic jane stickle 1863 quilt as well as a series of letters to jane about life and times in the nineteenth century, with emphasis on the civil war and the womens movement. From there you can print patterns for your quilts or the blocks, read sewing instructions, print quilt labels, surf dear jane web sites and so much more. My love of dear jane began in june 2000 almost 20 years ago when a new guild was being started by joann atikins now the owner of four seasons quilt shop my original plan was to do a few blocks and make a small quilt based on the blocks in brenda popadakis book dear jane.
This year brenda papadakis celebrates the 20st anniversary of her book. I wanted so badly to publish a book with my patterns and directions, so everyone would be able to make this unbelievable quilt. As in the bestselling book, dear jane, dear hannah is based on a fascination with remarkable pieced and appliqued antique quilts. Find a copy of the book see our resources and sponsors, assemble your tools, choose and post your fabric palette, encourage your friends to join in.
Stickle quilt, known as the mother, and the blocks. See more ideas about quilts, dear jane quilt and sampler quilts. I love these designs and they are perfect for fussycutting. According to evans the resurgence of the dear jane quilt began in 1986 after the quilts discovery and the realization that it was such an important piece of vermonts history. In the center of the quilt were light yellow stars with a medium blue background. Dear jane book products the electric quilt company.
Finally, the names given to the quilt blocks are modern inventions, given by students in the authors quilting classes. Both the dear jane rulers but i really dont use the rulers. Dear jane scallops and the binding quiltingboard forums. In the photograph, brenda is proudly holding daughter denises first quilt. With the scalloped borders this paper pieced dear jane quilt is approximately 85 x 85 216 x 216 cm. I had no idea before i looked through the festival booklet that there was going to be an exhibit of dear jane quilts. This allows you to personalise your dear jane quilt. A twentieth century quilting teacher meets a nineteenth century quiltmaker. The dear jane quilt is a masterpiece made by jane stickle, but without brendas work, we wouldnt be able to make our own. Sampler quilts, like the farmers wife or dear jane quilt, are a staple of traditional quiltmaking. Dear jane brenda manges papadakis calling all lovers of quilts, patterns and quilt history. I had never undertaken such a large project in my quilting history prior to making this commitment, nor had i ever enjoyed applique up to that point. The story of dear jane in her 1996 book, brenda manges papadakis has lovingly recreated the two hundred twentyfive patterns from the celebrated jane a. However, jane stickles quilt is more than geometry.
Dear jane tools by brenda papadakis soft expressions. There are also some lovely examples of nontraditional layouts. This book, printed in 1996, details the 225 patterns from the 1863 jane a. Stickle quilt, this software will help you see how other quilters have made their own beautiful dear jane quilts and even design your own on your. This graduated out to the edges with deep gold stars on a dark navy background. Stickle quilt, this software will help you see how. Nice examples of all 225 blocks in the dear jane quilt. Juki tl2000qi grace qzone hoop frame with sure stitch. Quilters blog about the process of making a dear jane quilt, admiring her skill and originality. Quilt lovers and civil war buffs alike will enjoy dear jane. Get all the patterns to start making your own dear jane quilt.
Several years ago, electric quilt produced standalone. Other quiltrelated events at the museum include quilting workshops with brenda papadakis on oct. Truth is, i cant remember why i decided to do a dear jane. Papadakis is the author of dear jane, a book which collects the 225 patterns from the quilt. The legacy continues as thousands of dear jane enthusiasts find more historical patterns linking past and present. Book dear jane by brenda papadakis quilters express. Dear jane quilt design software the electric quilt company, 2003 based on the jane stickle quilt of 1863, and book by brenda papadakis the dear jane phenomenon, which has spread explosively among the worlds quilters over the last twelve years, is a striking example of the power of imagination, combined with. There are whole groups of women called janiacs who follow jane stickles original pattern. While you are there, you will discover a wealth of information about making the quilt and the dear jane community. Who would have thought a quilt made so long ago would be popular again in the 21st century. Dear jane quilt book by brenda papadakis the cotton patch. Stickle quilt, this software will help you see how other quilters have made their own beautiful dear jane quilts and even design your own on your computer screen. Stickles 1863 quilt has inspired quilters worldwide to create their own treasured versions ever since brenda manges papadakis drafted the 169 square blocks, 52 pieced border triangles, and four pieced corner triangles and published them in the book dear jane.
As a math teacher, i was immediately hypnotized by the geometric designs in janes blocks and triangles. You can make jane in the fabrics used in janes book, reproductions from the 1800s, we call that look classic jane, you could make modern jane with contemporary fabrics see photo or vintage jane with those fabrics. Jul 12, 2019 dear jane quilts and other impressive 19th c. Delve into the history of this legendary quilt, which has captured the hearts of. The details of that hand stitched quilt that stickle worked on from 186163 caught the attention of a math teacher that had always considered herself a master quilter. Best known for her fanciful fabric designs, pink puts a modern spin on this oldschool format with this collection of sixinch blocks, all designed and sewn in her vibrant fabrics. Stickle quilt by brenda manges papadakis apr 20, 1996 4. Stickle 18171896 pieced cotton with linen backing 1863 jane stickle quilt august 31 through october 14 textile gallery the quilt that inspires quilters all over the world will be on its yearly display at the bennington museum from august 31 through october 14. Baby dear jane, by bernadette camus, at france patchwork 77 some of the prettiest dear jane quilts weve seen come from france, and this. I knew nothing about jane or her quilt when i conceived the idea for my quilt. Her quilt teaching credits include workshops in japan, where she developed a group of baby jane enthusiasts.
From there you can print patterns for your quilts or the blocks, read sewing instructions, print quilt labels, surf dear jane. If you love quilting and enjoy reading about the history of quilts youll want to buy this book. This cd is your passport to a growing quilting community based on reproducing the extraordinary classic 1863 dear jane quilt from the civil war. Dear jane the two hundred twentyfive patterns from the 1863. So, i have decided to give my patterns and directions away, for free. The quilt shown below on the right was made using tula pinks fabrics which gives the design a fresh contemporary twist.
Letters from 1920s farm wives and the 111 blocks they inspired by laurie aaron hird oct 9, 2009 4. Heres the quilt in gwens owner of the dj own words. Some blocks are very challenging, and this is why it has been called the infamous jane stickle quilt. Blakely stickle began twenty years ago, when i saw the quilt in donna bisters and richard clevelands book, plain and fancy. Included are 144 block patterns, set off with 48 unique border triangles, and 4 corner blocks. The two hundred twentyfive patterns from the 1863 jane a. She spent the next five years researching jane stickles life and times. Dear jane the two hundred twentyfive patterns from the. Stickle quilt by brenda manges papadakis, this beautiful quilt has become a household name to many quilt lovers around the world. It is nontraditional, creative, innovative, even avantgarde if you wish. Brendas book, the dear jane software with twelve lessons for making the quilt, and acrylic templates are all available on her website. Stickle did not have any children of her own, but she looked after at least three children in her neighbourhood. Blakely stickle began twenty years ago, when i saw the quilt in donna bisters and richard clevelands book.
My dear jane quilt, jane, past and present lacelady. The two hundred and twentyfive patterns from the 1863 jane a stickle quilt was published in 1996. Triangle and square use with dear jane book in dear jane, a twentieth century quilting teacher meet. I once made a friendship star quilt with yellow stars and blue starry prints in the background.
For those of you who dont know what a dear jane quilt is, here is a very brief history. Blakely stickle has resulted in a fascination for miniature patterns, and an abiding interest in womens history. Dear teresa, your quilt will be beautiful front and back. It is part of the collection of the bennington museum in. The other equipment i use is a small omnigrid ruler for drawing 14 inch lines on the fabric and for cutting with the rotary cutter. Dear jane quilt design software at everything quilts.
In dear jane, a twentieth century quilting teacher meets a nineteenth century quilt maker. I worked with brenda and kaye at quilt quarters in carmel, indiana in the early 1990s when brenda found the dear jane quilt. Ez quilting dear jane book 1863 stickle quilt for sale. Accompanying the patterns are a remarkable series of letters from brenda to jane, drawing us into the historical context of janes achievement and connecting her to our quilting lives today. I was immediately hypnotized by the geometric designs in janes blocks and triangles. Brenda has lovingly recreated the 225 patterns from the jane a. Share jane is an international project to showcase the power of working together, share ideas and enjoy results. The dear jane bookthe dear jane cdtwo packages freezer paper sheets for the printer and i have since ordered more from the website.
Stickle from shaftsbury, vt made the quilt below which is dated 1863. As a math teacher, i was immediately hypnotized by the geometric designs in jane s blocks and triangles. Stickle started creating the quilt during the civil war, completed over 169 blocks in 1863. Stickle quilt by brenda manges papadakis paperback.
The dear jane quilt history of jane stickle jane stickle was born in shaftsbury, vermont in 1817 and later married walter stickle sometime before 1850. Published april 1st 1996 by ez quilting by wrights. I remember well the passion and work she put into the quilt, book, patterns, history and more. June 2017 quilter jeannie sanchez of boonville mo shares some of the history behind her latest quilting challenge dear jane. The 150th anniversary of the jane stickle quilt exhibit. See more ideas about dear jane quilt, sampler quilts and quilts. The dear jane quilt is on the bucketlist of many quilters. The craftsmanship of the quilt has been mentioned in numerous quilting books, and is the topic of dear jane, the two hundred twentyfive. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The fabrics you choose will have a big influence on the look of your dear jane quilt. She drafted the patterns of the 169 four and a half inch blocks, the 52 triangle border blocks, and the 4 kiteshaped corner blocks and then published those in the book dear jane, the two hundred twentyfive patterns from the. I purchased a copy and soon began drafting the little blocks in electric quilt.
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