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05-06-2011, 05:41 AM

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QuiltnNan

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I admire everyone who can stick with this project. I just love seeing everyone's blocks. It gives me hope that I can start my DJ next year. Thanks for sharing.

05-06-2011, 05:44 AM

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tealfalcon

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wow gorgeous. i never get tired of looking at dear jane quilts. i am working on mine..its a slow process

05-08-2011, 05:08 PM

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sarahelloyd

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Hi, I've just worked out that I am about 75% of the way through my blocks, but I have left nearly all the applique ones to do last, so I am going to slow down again!!

05-08-2011, 05:16 PM

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Jates

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WOW!! Congratulations to you for completing your beautiful Dear Jane. You did a beautiful job! It gives me a push to get back to mine....I've distracted with other projects. Thank you for sharing.

05-08-2011, 05:22 PM

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Jates

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sewNso

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiltbyrd

"Dear Jane" quilts are a copy of a original quilt made by Jane Stickley during the Civil War. The original is in the quilt section of the museum in Kentucky. Brenda Papadakis saw the quilt and drew copies of each block and published a book without how to do the squares only block drawings. She named it Dear Jane.

i thought the orginal was in vt. that was where i was planning my trip.......

and live and learn. i didn't know the material in each block was never used again. what am i going to do with all that civil war fabric i just ordered?

The original is at the Bennington Museum in Bennington, Vermont......I saw it last October- it was beautiful!

05-08-2011, 06:54 PM

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sewNso

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yes, i've already informed hubby we are going to vt. in sept or oct. LOL

05-08-2011, 08:22 PM

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deanneellen

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It's such a wonderful quilt. Congratulations on completing this.

05-09-2011, 05:37 AM

#148

Claddaughquilting

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The original is at the Bennington Museum in Bennington, Vermont......I saw it last October- it was beautiful![/quote]

Yes, but they only display it at certain times of the year (I think Sept & Oct only) so verify before you go. It is on my bucket list for sure.

This quilt is amazing! It is also on my bucket list, but I hope I kick the bucket before I get to it!! It says something about your strength of character to be able to start AND complete this quilt. It is an heirloom to be treasured by your family for years. Well done and inspiring!