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.
Hi, it's been 7 years so I don't know if you still check this blog, but I came across it in a Google search and I just wanted to let you know that I have the same quilt, albeit possibly an older one - mine is from before Alaska and Hawaii became states. My great-aunt started it in 1958 and finished it in 1985.
ReplyDeleteI am just now seeing this comment. It's a long, slow project! Thank you so much for the note. It sure took your aunt a long time! My great grandmother also filled in some squares with a generic floral pattern. Long way to go! Best, Cindy
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