Completed Farmer’s Daughter Sampler Quilt

09 Dec 2012 | Other RSS posts by

A few years ago, my father gave me a copy of his mother's 1916 daily diary, written the year she turned 21.  The diary is 402 pages long.  1916 was an eventful year for my grandmother.  She began dating the man who would become her husband (and my grandfather).  She learned how to drive, and she voted for the first time.  She wrote about all these events as



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Category: Commemorative Quilt, diary writing, Farmers Daughter Sampler Quilt, Osage County Kansas, Primary Source, sampler quilt

Wedding Bouquet Quilt Block

18 Sep 2012 | Other RSS posts by
    
     I found this Wedding Bouquet block in 5,500 Quilt Block Designs by Maggie Malone.  I thought it was the perfect block to go with the story about the engagement (at last!) and marriage of my grandparents. 
     This is Part 1 of "the rest of the story."  In the 1940's, my



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Category: 1917, Farmers Daughter Sampler Quilt, Osage County Kansas, Primary Source, Wedding Bouquet Quilt Block, Woodbury Family History

Bright Hopes Quilt Block

06 Sep 2012 | Other RSS posts by
    
     This 6" Bright Hopes block is one of my very favorite quilt blocks because of its title.  It reminds me of the hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," which includes the phrase, "Strength for today and bright hopes for tomorrow."  This block contains partial piecing, which is explained very clearly in the directions (for a 12" block) found here:  http://quilting.about.com/od/piecingtechniques/ss/partial_seams.htm
    



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Category: 1916, Bright Hopes Quilt Block, diary writing, Epworth League, Farmers Daughter Sampler Quilt, Osage County Kansas, Primary Source, Woodbury Family History

Frolic Variation Quilt Block

03 Sep 2012 | Other RSS posts by
    
     I found this fun 12" Frolic Variation quilt block pattern free on-line at: http://www.mccallsquilting.com/qb/pattern_300/index.html.
     In these diary entries, Ruth, Mary, Howard, and Eva are Hattie's siblings.  Lester and George are her brothers-in-law.  Jesse is a hired man who works on the Woodbury farm.  Lesta is a good



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Category: 1916, diary writing, Farmers Daughter Sampler Quilt, Frolic Variation Quilt Block, Kings Daughters, McCall's Quilting, Osage County Kansas, Primary Source, Woodbury Family History

Christmas Star Quilt Block

31 Aug 2012 | Other RSS posts by

     I found this Christmas Star block pattern free at:   http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpatternsprojects/ig/Free-Quilt-Block-Patterns/Christmas-Star-Quilt-Block.htm.  I reduced the pattern from 20" to 10".  This pattern first appeared in The Oklahoma Farmer Stockman almost ninety years ago.
     In these diary entries, the Woodbury family is celebrating Christmas.  Three of the siblings have traveled from Washington state so the whole family can be together.  Frank is Hattie's beau.  They've been dating



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Category: 1916, Christmas Star Quilt Block, diary writing, Farmers Daughter Sampler Quilt, Osage County Kansas, Primary Source, Woodbury Family History

Christmas Tree Quilt Block

28 Aug 2012 | Other RSS posts by

     I found this 10" Christmas Tree block free on-line at:  http://quilting.about.com/od/blockofthemonth/ss/christmas_tree.htm.
     In these diary entries, the Woodbury family attends Christmas programs.  Christmas is almost here!  Mary, Ted, George, Anna, Ruth, and Howard are Hattie's siblings.  Helen is her niece.  Hattie's beau, Frank, asked her to marry him two months ago, but she has not yet given him an



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Category: 1916, Christmas Tree Quilt Block, diary writing, Farmers Daughter Sampler Quilt, Osage County Kansas, Primary Source, Woodbury Family History

Snow Churn Quilt Block

23 Aug 2012 | Other RSS posts by

     I was really pleased to find this Snow Churn block because it combines the ideas of extreme cold as well as buttermaking found in these diary entries.  I reduced the 12" block down to 6".  http://www.quilterscache.com/S/SnowChurnBlock.html.    
     In these diary entries, Hattie is busy finishing up Christmas gifts.  The weather has turned extremely cold.  Mary,



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Category: 1916, diary writing, Farmers Daughters Sampler Quilt, Osage County Kansas, Primary Source, Quilters Cache, Snow Churn Quilt Block, Woodbury Family History

Kiss Quilt Block

14 Aug 2012 | Other RSS posts by
    
     I found this 8" Kiss block at: http://www.mccallsquilting.com/patterns/details.html?idx=13906.
     In these diary entries, Hattie receives her first kiss!  Her beau, Frank, asked her to marry him two months ago, but she still hasn't given him an answer yet.  Ted and George are Hattie's younger brothers.  Les is her brother-in-law,



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Category: 1916, diary writing, Farmers Daughter Sampler Quilt, Kiss Quilt Block, Osage County Kansas, Primary Source, Woodbury Family History

Eight Hands Around Quilt Block

11 Aug 2012 | Other RSS posts by

     I found this 8" Eight Hands Around Block in 5,500 Quilt Block Designs by Maggie Malone.  A 12" pattern with a slight arrangement of color can also be found online at: http://www.quilterscache.com/E/EightHandsRoundBlock.html.  I like the arrangement here that makes two stars.
     In these diary entries, the entire family has gathered to celebrate



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Category: 1916, 5500 Quilt Block Designs by Maggie Malone, diary writing, Eight Hands Around Quilt Block, Farmers Daughters Sampler Quilt, Osage County Kansas, Primary Source, Quilters Cache, Woodbury Family History

Wild Duck Quilt Block

10 Aug 2012 | Other RSS posts by
  
     I found the pattern for this 8" Wild Duck block free online at:  http://www.quilterscache.com/W/WildDuckBlock.html
     In these diary entries, Hattie is busy getting ready for Christmas.  All nine Woodbury children along with any spouses and grandchildren are home to spend the holidays together.  Frank is Hattie's beau.  Ted and Ruth are two of her siblings.  Lesta is a friend from Emporia High



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Category: 1916, diary writing, Farmers Daughter Sampler Quilt, jitney, Osage County Kansas, Primary Source, Quilters Cache, Wild Duck Quilt Block, Woodbury Family History
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