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In Dear Jane, a twentieth century quilting teacher meets a nineteenth century quiltmaker! Brenda Manges Papadakis has recreated the 225 patterns from the celebrated Jane A. Blakely Stickle quilt. Find software, rulers and a book all dedicated to this wonderful quilt and quilter.

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The Two Hundred Twenty-Five Patterns from the 1863 Jane A. Stickle Quilt
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The Two Hundred Twenty-Five Patterns from the 1863 Jane A. Stickle Quilt
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Author: Brenda Manges Papadakis
Pages: 160
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
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Calling all lovers of quilts, patterns and quilt history! In Dear Jane, a twentieth century quilting teacher meets a nineteenth century quiltmaker! Brenda Manges Papadakis has lovingly recreated the two hundred twenty-five patterns from the celebrated Jane A. Blakely Stickle quilt.

Accompanying the patterns are a remarkable series of letters from Brenda to Jane, drawing us into the historical context of Jane’s achievement and connecting her to our quilting lives today. Among the patterns and letters you will find a dozen quilts from the 1990’s, all inspired by Jane’s supreme example of quiltmaking artistry in 1863.

For the past five years, Brenda’s meticulous research has been a devoted labor of love, not only for a splendid quilt but also for the woman who created it. You will be moved by her letters to Jane, and enlightened about the times in which she lived. You will also be kept delightfully busy with the large collection of blocks which challenge you to create your own Baby Jane quilt.

Table of Contents:

Dedication
3
Blocks (225 total) 2 per page with color block from quilt for visual clues. Included are historical reference notes written in a personal letter form by the author to Jane.
17
Acknowledgments
5
Preface
8
Bibliography
159
Introduction
10
About the Author
160
Diagram of Blocks
12
  
Guidelines
13
  

 

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Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: American Quilters Society


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Continuing her Dear Jane legacy in Dear Hannah, Brenda links the historic works of two other skillful quilters to the quilters of today. Included in the book are patterns for 143 pieced and appliqued blocks, 48 triangles that form a unique border, and four corner blocks. She uses letters to her granddaughter, Hannah, to teach about women's struggles for recognition and equal status throughout the last two centuries. She also threads an appreciation not only for those who came before, but also for those who are just entering into the world of quilting.

 

Table of Contents

Introduction
8
November 1, 1996, Houston, TX
25
Making Your Own Dear Hannah
10
June 8, 1 997, Billy Creek, IN
28
Gather Your Supplies
10
August 15, 1997, Gettysburg, PA
32
Fabric Notions
11
November 1 5, 1997, St. Louis, MO
42
Identifying Blocks
14
March 25, 1998, Lewes, DE
47
Block Finder
15
May 16, 1998, Grand Rapids, Ml
50
DEAR HANNAH QUILTS  August 22, 1998, San Antonio, TX
57
TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Finished)
13
November13, 1998, Goshen, ~N
63
Many Hands Make Light Work
14
January 26, 1999, Louisville, KY
67
Edith Darlene
19
April 24, 1 999, Paducah, KY
77
Distant Star
35
July 12, 1999, Gettysburg, PA
85
Through Thick and Thin
39
October 9, 1 999, Oshkosh, WI
89
A Walk In The Garden
54
January 1 3, 2000, Ontario, CA
97
Thanks Again
60
March 29, 2000, Amsterdam, Netherlands
103
Hot Coffee
72
July 23, 2000, Northfield, Vermont
106
Friends
72
September 2, 2000, Nashville, TN
110
Sara Eleanora
82
March 30, 2001, Baton Rouge, LA
113
European Jane
93
July 27, 2001, Burbank, CA
117
Grandma and Me
100
September 11, 2001, Long Island, NY
125
Teatime with Hannah
122
October 22, 2001, Dover, DE
133
Hooked Rug
122
December 31, 2001, Indianapolis, IN
136
Hannah's Garden
129
April 14, 2002, San Diego, CA
143
Baskets for Hannah
140
June 12, 2002, St. Cloud, MN
146
Flying Geese for Brenda
140
August 3, 2002, Nashville, TN
150
Dear Allison
149
August27, 2002, Bowling Green, OH
153
LETTERS TO HANNAH  December 31, 2002, Indianapolis, IN
156
October 26, 1995, Louisville, KY
16
Bibliography
157
April 21, 1 996, Indianapolis, IN
22
About the Author
159

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Antique Quilts and Reproductions: Date, Value, Protect, Make

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Dating Fabrics & Pricing for Antique Quilts:

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100 Things You Need To Know If You Own A Quilt
100 Things You Need To Know If You Own A Quilt
A Quilt Owner's Manual
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America's Printed Fabrics
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Protecting Your Quilts

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Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns
Encyclopedia Of Pieced
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4,000 Quilt Blocks
by Barbara Brackman

Carrie Hall Blocks

by Bettina Havig
Philena's Friendship Quilt
Philena's Friendship Quilt
A Quaker Farewell to Ohio

by Lynda Salter Chenoweth
Out of Print
Quilts, A Beautiful History
Quilts, A Beautiful History
by Zaro Weil

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Celebrate Great Quilts

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cover Making History Quilts & Fabric From 1890-1970
Making History
Quilts & Fabric From 1890-1970

by Barbara Brackman

Nearly Insane

by Liz Lois
  Quilting with Jodie in Cotton Country
Quilting with Jodie in Cotton Country
by Jodie Davis and Jayne Davis
Quilts from the Henry Ford
Quilts from the Henry Ford
by Marianne Fons and Liz Porter
Quilts of the Oregon Trail
Quilts of the Oregon Trail
by Mary Bywater Cross
Quilts in Red and Green Cover
Quilts in Red and Green and the women who made them

by Nancy Hornback & Terry Clothier Thompson
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  Remebering Adelia
Remembering Adelia
Quilts Inspired by Her Diary
Kathleen Tracy
William Morris in Applique
William Morris in Appliqué
6 Stunning Project
s
by Michele Hill
   

Vintage Patterns for Applique, Embroidery & Piecing

Also Find Ideas for using Reproduction Fabrics

Bonnet Girls
Bonnet Girls
Patterns of the Past

by Helen R. Scott

Ladies Day Out
with the Bonnet Girls

by Helen R. Scott
Ladies of Leisure
Ladies of Leisure
by Margaret Allyson

Protecting Your Quilts

by American Quilter's Society. Appraisal Certification Committee
 Purely Provence
Purely Provence
Designs by Renee Nanneman
Small Blocks, Stunning Quilts
Small Blocks, Stunning Quilts

by Mary Elizabeth Kinch and Biz Storms
Small Quilts with Vintage Charm
Small Quilts with Vintage Charm

by Jo Morton
Vintage Animals
Vintage Animals
by Nori Koenig

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The 1776 Quilt
The 1776 Quilt
by Pam Holland

Dear Jane
Civil War Diary Quilt

by Rosemary Youngs
Book OR EQ Blocks CD NOTE: EQ software required
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Civil War Love Letter Quilt Book & CD
Civil War Love Letter Quilt

by Rosemary Youngs
Book or EQ Blocks CD NOTE: EQ Software required
Dear Hannah
Dear Hannah

by Brenda Manges Papadakis
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The Quilt a History
The Quilt
A History and Celebration of an American Art Form
by Elise Schebler Roberts

Dear Jane
Dear Jane

by Brenda Manges Papadakis
Dear Jane
Stand Alone
Dear Jane Design Software
Quilted Diamonds 2
Quilted Diamonds 2 with DVD

by Linda Franz
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Quilted Diamonds
Quilted Diamonds

by Linda Franz
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