Sep 24, 2018 this episode of quilt museum tv features kansas city star exhibit curator edie mcginnis talking about the exhibit. Each pattern has been redrafted to eliminate inaccuracies in the. The country register of kansas regularly features quilt and other craft projects designed by local and regional designers. Some are even large enough to make a oneblock wall hanging. Read on to learn about how edie started quilting, collecting quilts and her time at the kansas city star in her own words. Paper pieced quilt patterns quilt block patterns pattern blocks quilt blocks border pattern pattern sewing patch quilt patchwork vol doie flying geese quilt. They may have some discoloration from age, and may have a small blemish or small edge tear. His interest was in geometric patterns and composition rather than sewing or quilting. Kansas city star rose dream 1930 this is my next quilt. The kansas dugout quilt block is a playful design that is a favorite for using up scraps. I found the pattern for this 12 kansas star block in the book kansas spirit. This book contains 25 from over historical quilts that were featured in a series in the kansas city star newspaper between 1928 and 1961.
Sew many blocks quilt designs and patterns are created with eq 7 and the accuquilt go. From the show me state comes this attractive quilt pattern, the missouri star. We add new free quilt patterns all the time so check back often. Bible quilt blocks block party blocks of the month down on the farm blocks equilt blocks kansas city star blocks state blocks. Get full access to the kansas city star content across all your devices. Original kansas city star newspaper quilt block pattern.
Complete quilt patterns from 1928 to 1961 as published in the kansas city star. 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. Kansas city star the castle wall 1931 star quilt patterns. Kaleidoscope quilt pattern today were going back to 1930. First block in my quilt along by charise, via flickr rose dream block from the kansas city star, 1930 see more. Also in this episode, museum education director, becky glasby discussed how to. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. You can find more information about these in reference publications listed here. 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. Readers simply opened their morning newspaper and there in the womens section was the pattern. 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. Mar 25, 2020 alongside the kauffman center for the performing arts, christine cozies up with the wonder quilt, a design by katie larson. Kansas city star quilt block patterns vintage 1930s.
Yes, indeed they had, over 1,000 of them beginning in 1928 through 1961. Posted in kansas city star bom, other patterns on may 27. 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. Whatever pattern you use, we hope you will enjoy making these free quilt block patterns. Thirties quilts have a signature look, not only in the clear, cheerful colors but also in the designs. Prairie flower a year on the plains brackman kansas city star quilt patterns. This particular quilt block has a rich history and dates back as far as the 1930s. Receive updates, free patterns, andor feature your patterns on.
The name was given to this star by the nancy cabot column of. The honey bee block or a version of it has been around since the 1800s for sure, maybe earlier. 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. Donkey block pattern from kansas city star newspaper 1931 i have two blocks and they look authentic to the time period. The american midwest has been dubbed the heart of quilting country, and kansas city is no exception. For your convenience, directions for the most recent projects are featured on this page. Jan 18, 20 a new year means a new kansas city star quilt.
Down on the farm blocks equilt blocks kansas city star blocks state blocks. 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. Its a delicatelooking block thats part pinwheel, with barbed tips that give you the opportunity for extra color play. Apr 05, 2012 i found the pattern for this 12 kansas star block in the book kansas spirit. Missouri star quilt block quilt pattern designed by a man.
A time when every little fabric scrap was saved and used to make a functional quilt. 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. Christmas stockings, girls block party and lots more that youll love. Original kansas city star newspaper quilt block pattern 1930. Block summer volume 1 issue 3 by missouri star quilt company 20140504.
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. Layer cake quilt patterns, layer cake quilts, quilt block patterns, pattern blocks, quilt blocks, layer cakes, patchwork patterns. Free trade quilt block the free trade pattern was published in the kansas city star in 1933. 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. Then there was a lull with only one pattern published monthly. Design a quilt with these free quilt block patterns. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Vintage kansas city star block of the month for finising kit designed by kimberly jolly. This pattern looks complicated, but with only three fabrics and two triangle sizes, its a lot easier than it looks. 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. 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. One was the quilt called dear diary that is an alternate version of the main quilt. There had been no fanfare, no promotions, no notice that the. From 1928 to 1961, the kansas city star left an indelible imprint on the history of american quiltmaking.
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. Patterns were both readercontributed and created by kansas city star staff. The traditional rosebud quilt block has been called many names over the years, including hummingbird, crows foot, and a bright star. See more ideas about star quilt patterns, quilt patterns and quilt block patterns. This episode of quilt museum tv features kansas city star exhibit curator edie mcginnis talking about the exhibit. 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.
I rushed to the shop as soon as i could and simply could not believe my eyes. This is a blockofthemonth project designed to use a wide variety of scrap cream fabrics and red fabrics. All patterns printed full size and spiral bound pig in the sty is one of 26 patterns in the farm life quilt, volume qp2. They may have some discoloration from age, and may have a. Free quilt patterns quilt in a day quilting fabric. Free kansas trouble patterns are simple to download, but thats where the fun begins. They have a modern look with simplified shapes, yet complex repeats.
Find intermediatelevel projects to take your skills to the next level. Edie mcginnis is one of our pattern writers here at missouri star. The kansas city star quilt pattern book qp1 five block samplers. Check out this fantastic guide on how to make a wackylooking kansas twister block out of scrap strips of fabric. Eleanor shares some historical quilt blocks made from patterns published in the kansas city star newspaper. This is a quilt pattern from 1933 kansas city star newspaper. A pattern using both large and small pieces, january, 1932. This one first appeared in the kansas city star newspaper in 1929. The quilt as shown features creamy to white fabrics with dots, checks, ditzies, florals, shirtings and plaids for the backgrounds. Create a matching pillow cover to coordinate with your pillow sleeve from crazy for pillows. Pineapple cactus quilt on display at national quilt museum. 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. Liberty past and present seems i have been seeing lots of lovely liberty fabric projects popping up.
First block in my quilt along by charise, via flickr rose dream block from. Vintage kansas city star block of the month the jolly. Kansas city star quilt patterns in quilt patterns for sale ebay. Great collectors item for any quilter who loves quilt history.
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. My cousin george pasleys writing is featured on page 7 of this book. Kansas city star quilt patterns in quilt patterns for sale. The name was given to this star by the nancy cabot column of the chicago tribune in 1933. Take a step back in time while reading stories of americas quilting past.
Block summer volume 1 issue 3 by missouri star quilt company 20140504 by missouri star quilt company jan 1, 1728. Kansas city star quilts quilting books patterns and notions. Youll find quilt blocks of all sizes, from miniatures to oversize designs. This new year also brings a new home in the newspaper for the block of the month. Meet the women who brought quilting to the newspaper, as profiled by bestselling author and quilt historian barbara brackman. There had been no fanfare, no promotions, no notice that the star would begin to publish quilt patterns. 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.
From the fall of 1928 until 1961 the kansas city star published quilt patterns for quilters. 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. Quilt museum tv featuring kansas city star quilts youtube. Paper pieced quilt patterns quilt block patterns pattern blocks quilt blocks border pattern pattern sewing patch quilt. There sat a box containing hundreds of vintage quilt patterns from the kansas city star newspaper. In 1928, the kansas city star newspaper printed its first quilt block patternthey continued this tradition for 34 wonderful and influential years. 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. This is one of the easiest quilt block techniques out.
Also in this episode, museum education director, becky glasby discussed how. Quilt pattern fat quarter fabric vintage kansas city star 12 blocks. The patterns in this bundle can be purchased individually. American quilters society kansas city star quilts sampler. Explore the archives of the kansas city stars newspaper quiltblock patterns with the best designs from 1928 to 1961. The numerous lectures included louise townsends about the kansas city star. 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 troubles quilt patterns kansas city quilt block. These free quiltblock patterns include projects for beginning quilters and experienced quilters alike.
Vintage kansas city star block of the month the jolly jabber. Some of her amazing kansas city star quilt collection is currently on display until dec. The design was published under these name by various designers, including nancy page, nancy cabot, ladies art company and kansas city star. Watch free quilting tutorials fabric cuts starting at 1yard minimums. The kansas city star newspaper was famous for their weekly 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. Explore the archives of the kansas city star s newspaper quilt block patterns with the best designs from 1928 to 1961. 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.
The post this is a quilt pattern from 1933 kansas city star newspaper. Kansas city star patterns online barbara brackmans. In these diary entries, papa, ted, george, and hattie attend the topeka state fair. Kansas city star quilts is a tradition started in 1928 of bringing you the finest in quilting patterns and. Glqc collections donkey quilt my grandmas copy of this pattern got lost.
In 1928, the kansas city star newspaper began printing traditional quilt patterns that would become world famous and remain favorites for generations to come. Kaleidoscope quilt pattern 1930 kansas city star vintage. The quilt patterns appeared from september 1928 through may 1961. Sep 26, 2018 the magazine article talked about it being one of the patterns that had been published in the kansas city star. In 1928, the kansas city star newspaper printed its first quilt block patternthey continued. The kansas city star collection is perhaps the bestknown quilt pattern collection of the many dozens that have been published since the late19th century. On september 19, 1928, the kansas city star newspaper published the pine tree quilt pattern. Quilting intermediate projects are you looking to build on your quilting skills.
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. Designed many years ago by a man a doctor from kansas city. In those years, the newspaper published more than 1,000 quilt patterns that have since become legend. Get the best deals on kansas city star quilt patterns in quilt patterns when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage kansas city star bom sweet dreams quilt studio. 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. Barbara brackman, quilter, quilt historian and author, has an interesting article on the. Fun antique vintage originals quilt block patterns. Kansas city star quilt block patterns vintage 1930s original. 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.
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