American quilters society kansas city star quilts sampler. Since its a disc instead of a book, its not even pretty to look at. The patterns have been updated to modern techniques. View complimentary yardage, projects, and instructions from quilt in a day books, patterns and rulers.
Kansas troubles quilt patterns free kansas trouble patterns are simple to download, but thats where the fun begins. Some of her amazing kansas city star quilt collection is currently on display until dec. In 1928, the kansas city star newspaper printed its first quilt block patternthey continued this tradition for 34 wonderful and influential years. The vintage kansas city star bom digital pattern was designed by kim diamond specifically for statler stitchers, intelliquilters, abm innova, handiquilters and you are browsing the site as a guest. The stars archive of quilt patterns were books just waiting to happen. Then there was a lull with only one pattern published monthly.
There had been no fanfare, no promotions, no notice that the star would begin to publish quilt patterns. Thank you for all your congrats and happy wishes for. This pattern looks complicated, but with only three fabrics and two triangle sizes, its a lot easier than it looks. Gingerbread man mini quilt pattern by cut loose press. Readers simply opened their morning newspaper and there in the womens section was the pattern. Great book, must have for those interested in 20th century quilt.
This book is the colorful and heartening story of how george, a child cancer patient, embarks on wonderful journeys inspired by magical pillowcases. Thank you for taking us on a tour of the kc star quilt show, some beautiful quilts there. This book looks like an awesome way to showcase so many of the kansas troubles fabrics. See more ideas about book quilt, star quilt, quilts. 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. 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.
Since then, the star, under the brand kansas city star quilts, has published more than 200 quilt books, printed a variety of standalone quilt blocks, helped produce a fabric line, introduced. This new year also brings a new home in the newspaper for the block of the month. Cancer kidschildhood cancerproud mombook quiltreasons to smileteaching kidscharitypillowcasesthis book. See all books authored by edie mcginnis, including star quilts ii. Get the best deals on kansas city star quilt patterns when you shop the. The kansas city star s supplement to our bestselling star quilts i. More of the legendary kansas city stars quilt patterns, and outside the box. Dec 15, 2018 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. Read on to learn about how edie started quilting, collecting quilts and her time at the kansas city star in her own words. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers we gave 10 top modern designers this challenge. Kansas city star started quilting feature in 1928 community. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This vintage 16page pattern book contains the following traditional quilt designs. Jan 18, 2016 the reprinted collection fills 11 combbound books 10 of patterns and 1 index.
Apr 18, 2015 its time for block 4 of hazels diary, a 1950sstyle quilt with appliqued wildflowers over pieced blocks. In 1928, the kansas city star newspaper printed its first quilt block patternthey continued. The missouri star quilt company started in hamilton, a town of about 1,500 charming people. Create a matching pillow cover to coordinate with your pillow sleeve from crazy for pillows or any of our kt changeable pillows. Get the best deals on kansas city star quilt patterns when you. Kansas city star quilt patterns in quilt patterns for sale. The memory bouquet quilt series, the roly poly quilt, the 27 stencils. May, 2016 although rubys first patterns appeared in the kansas city star in 1916, it wasnt until september 1928 that ruby became a key player in the launch of the kansas city star s continuous quilt pattern series, beginning with her traditional pine tree pieced pattern. The kansas city stars supplement to our bestselling star quilts i.
Edie mcginnis is one of our pattern writers here at missouri star. There sat a box containing hundreds of vintage quilt patterns from the kansas city star newspaper. Our busy lives are centered around our families, our business kansas troubles quilters and our mutual love for all things old. Choose traditional fabrics to give this quilt an early american look, or select contemporary colors and prints. City star, volume qp1, first in special series quilt pattern book. Patterns include broken stone, indian star, ozark trail, queen charlottes crown and mountain road, to name a few.
The star reprinted a few dozen of the patterns as a book to discover whether or not the. Read on to learn about how edie started quilting, collecting quilts and her. The numerous lectures included louise townsends about the kansas city star. More than just a pattern book, this dive into the archives of the kansas city star newspaper also serves as a fascinating look at the history of. Edie mcginnis books list of books by author edie mcginnis. Explore the archives of the kansas city stars newspaper quiltblock patterns with the best designs from 1928 to 1961. Be forewarned that the patterns may or may not be accurate but are certainly inspiring. The kansas city star began printing traditional quilt patterns in 1928.
More of the legendary kansas city star quilt patterns. This book contains 25 from over historical quilts that were featured in a series in the kansas city star newspaper between 1928 and 1961. Is hard work for you, but we love your quilts, books, all the research and thoughts you put in them. May 2, 2017 explore ctpublishings board kansas city star quilt books. If you love the 1930s sampler and historic things, watch on ebay, etc. The my stars series is kansas city star quilts effort to redraft the entire historical collection. 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. Whatever pattern you use, we hope you will enjoy making these free quilt block patterns. Find us in the spring 2019 issue of quilt sampler magazine. This will download the pattern in adobe acrobat format. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. Robert works with me at ktq as chief printer, bookkeeper and general makethedesignerhappy guy while i design fabric for moda and create simple, pieced, country quilts that are easy and fun to live with. From the fall of 1928 until 1961 the kansas city star published quilt patterns for quilters.
This years quilt is inspired by real diary entries written by a missouri. Publishing quilt patterns in the kansas city star newspaper was the brain child of ruby short mckim, a quilt designer and friend of nell snead, the editor for the womens section of the paper. 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. Create a modern quilt inspired by a historical kansas city star block. 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.
Features 16 of the original patterns and new rotary cutting instructions and redrafts, plus fullsize patterns for the memory bouquet applique quilt from 1930. It also publishes under the imprints of kansas city star quilts. Now for the first time, the best of the blocks from each year can be found in one place. In 1928, the kansas city star newspaper printed its first quilt block pattern. Hexagon patterns from the kansas city star, and more on. We tend to do a lot of applique based on traditional design like this one from kathy delaney. Get the best deals on kansas city star quilt patterns when you shop the largest online selection at. Kansas city star books is a publisher of quality local and regional books in missouri and kansas. This series is a collection of the historical patterns that appeared in the kansas city star newspaper from 1928 1971.
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. The patterns are updated to modern techniques, but the old captions and photographs are included as well. In 1928, the kansas city star newspaper began printing traditional quilt patterns that would become world famous and remain favorites for generations to come. The kansas city star collection is perhaps the bestknown quilt pattern collection of the many dozens that have been published since the late19th century. Each pattern has been redrafted to eliminate inaccuracies in the originals and includes rotarycutting instructions. Like many small american towns, employment was scarcemany of our friends and neighbors had to travel long distances to work or leave the area altogether to find employment. Square and half patchwork original newspaper kansas city star quilt pattern. Great collectors item for any quilter who loves quilt history. The kansas city area has many talented quiltmakers and designers. International orders, please double the postage cost for each book. Kansas troubles quilt patterns kansas city quilt block. Many many patterns are provided with cutting directions for both templates and rotary methods.
Vintage kansas city star block of the month the jolly jabber. Although rubys first patterns appeared in the kansas city star in 1916, it wasnt until september 1928 that ruby became a key player in the launch of the kansas city stars continuous quilt pattern series, beginning with her traditional pine tree pieced pattern. If you have even an inkling of an interest in historical quilt blocks you will love the kansas city star quilts sampler. The reprinted collection fills 11 combbound books 10 of patterns and 1 index. Quilts inspired by the quilt pattern book star quilt blocks, star. The design includes a paper piecing template, which will help newer quilters try their. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The newspapers rural editions reached several states throughout the midwest and many quilt patterns that were published were submitted by readers. Great collectors items for those quilters who love history. We add new free quilt patterns all the time so check back often. Kansas troubles favorites 2019 by kansas troubles quilters. The icing on the cake though is the writing on the history of the commercial quilt network.
Free quilt patterns quilt in a day quilting fabric. 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. Kansas city star quilt patterns in quilt patterns for sale in stock. Jan 18, 20 a new year means a new kansas city star quilt. Kansas troubles favorites by kansas troubles quilters for moda fabrics. Aunt marthas favorite quilts colonial patterns, inc. On september 19, 1928, the kansas city star newspaper published the pine tree quilt pattern. See more ideas about star quilt patterns, quilt patterns and vintage quilts patterns.
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