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.
Cindy,
ReplyDeleteMy mother quilted the State Bird quilt back in the early 50's. I found this quilt a month ago in her attic. When she quilted it, Hawaii and Alaska had not joined the union. Alaska(49th state)joined the union on January 3, 1959. Hawaii (50th state) joined the union on August 21, 1959. Mom's quilt is still intact but is in need of repairs. My brothers and I have many fond memories of this quilt as children. I, too, want to recreate this quilt for my family. Can you tell me who and where I could find the pattern? I would really appreciate it. Also, if you send me an email address...or tell me how to upload a photo to your blog, I'll be happy to send you a picture of the State Bird Quilt my mom created.
Many Thanks,
Pam Kurz
pamdavid2003@verizon.net
Pam, thank you for the nice note. I have sent you a message with more informtion to the email address you posted. I'll be happy to help in your pattern search.
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