Finally... over a year since my last post and I just finished up the Nevada Blue Bird.
Matthis Bird Quilt
In the 1960's, my great uncle Gladston Matthis (A.K.A Uncle Doodle) mail ordered a quilt pattern from Progressive Farmer magazine. The iron transfer embroidery pattern contained 50 state birds. My great grand-mother, Eva Mae Ezzell Matthis, completed this quilt for Doodle. For many years after her passing in 1970, Doodle kept the quilt in his room and would occasionally show it to visitors. In the early to mid 1990's, Doodle hung the quilt up (with nails ~cringe~) in the family room. It was especially enjoyed during the annual family reunion each June.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Nevada Blue Bird
Finally... over a year since my last post and I just finished up the Nevada Blue Bird.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Thanks, Aunt Gail!
Just received a fabulous vintage state bird quilt top in the mail from Gail. I think it dates to the 1950's. It's in need of some repairs, but it's very nice. I've not seen this pattern before and will be on the lookout for more information about it's origins.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Too Many M's!
It seemed like a good idea... initial each block so we can remember who made it. Things were going well until I realized we have a large number of folks with "MM" for initials. And the last names are different, so it's not just because we are in the same family! So who are these M's? Cousin M, Aunt M, my daughter M... (who is practicing, so that she can do her own bird). It's a happy problem to have. Thanks again to everyone working on the project.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
The Missing Birds
I've been searching for close to a year and I finally found the same pattern that Granny used. We now have a pattern for all 50 states.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Nebraska!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
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