Quilt, detail, star of bethlehem pattern variation, ca. Quilt themes were taken from nursery rhymes, story book characters. Quilt blocks names have been derived from every aspect of society. Uncoverings 2005 the star of bethlehem variation quilt at. Star of bethlehem by laura nownes vintage quilt pattern booklet 1990. Shine bright like a star of bethlehem quilt easyblog. The combination of plain and patterned silks in the black background adds to the overall dramatic effect. Americana lone star a lone star radiates from the center of a small quilt. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Click one of the payment options below now to receive access to the library plus 8 free bonuses.
You will need a fat quarter tower from christmas gatherings and 4. Quilt patterns in american history tehs quarterly archives. The list discusses antique quilts, methods and fabrics used and the life and. Here hubert ver mehren advertised it as a star of bethlehem. Shine bright like a star of bethlehem quilt easyblog bowers. The placement of the vivid colors creates an optical, pulsating feel to the large star. Since this block is sewn with yseams, a popular variation is the swoon quilt pattern by camille roskelley, taught in her class precut piecing made simple. Ten pack quilt pattern quilting books patterns and notions see more. Patterns star quilt blocksstar quiltsquilting projectsquilting designstraditional quilts. The star of bethlehem is one of the oldest and most beloved of all the traditional quilt patterns. Explore a recent theory concerning the star of bethlehem.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Very few quilts identified as being made by slaves exist. Feb 18, 2020 this board has photos of quilts that have appeared in my books over the years. The lone star quilt pattern has 8 equal triangles and when sewn together actually radiates from the center of the quilting motif. This stunning pattern is so popular and so dramatic that it is probably the single most wellknown pattern among quilters and nonquilters alike. Lone star, mathematical star, star of bethlehem, morning star all giant star quilts made with a multitude of carefully sewn radiating. Star of bethlehem key block 29100 actual size a b b a b b a b b a b b c c c c d e d d e d d d d d d d f f f f f f b b f f b f f f f f f f f d b templates for star of bethlehem as 12. The star of bethlehem quilt block originated in the early 1900s begins with an eightpointed star and has pentagons and diamonds surrounding it, with triangles in each corner. Bethlehem star, crown of thorns, and david and goliath. Quilting is the process of sewing two or more layers of fabric together to make a thicker padded. We have come to pay homage to the newborn king of the jews. It is thought to be the first pieced quilt pattern.
Star of bethlehem 1858 new england quilt museum see more. The star of bethlehem is a wellknown name for it all around the country and is still used today. Star of bethlehem is one of the oldest and most beloved of traditional quilt patterns. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed the entire object, paste this html in website to link to this page, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this page, paste this html in website. This pattern has 3 different names too star of the magi and star of jerusalem which are certainly appropriate. One of the few pieced patterns to come to america from europe, the star of bethlehem is one of the oldest and most beloved of traditional quilt patterns.
Star of bethlehem by laura nownes 1990, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Check out the site and the books which explain the theory. In it we look at the origins of two such quilts in the bowers collections and discuss the history of the pattern and how it was made. The earliest geometric forms used for quilting patterns were the. The universal symbol, the star, is probably the single most popular design chosen by quilters. Homestead national monument of america beatrice, nebraska. The unknown maker of this quilt chose a traditional pieced pattern, but the fabrics make it memorable. Interestingly, it was used as the document piece for the first reproduction fabrics that the museum produced in conjunction with the fabric company, rjr, in the earlier 1990s. The stars are all pieced of plain and patterned silk diamonds, with the center of the large star composed of black velvet alternating with goldembroidered ivory satin. Other names for the same pattern are the star of the east, morning star, which is what native americans call it, and lone star, which is the name given to this pattern by texan quilters because they are called the lone star. The rising star quilt at the smithsonian is an example of this style and is pictured in many books, including the empire state. Quilt history is the site you should turn to first for information on our quilting heritage.
English paper piecing isnt just for hexagons aqs blog. If the angles of the diamonds are off by even a fraction, or the pieces are not assembled accurately, the quilt top will curl or. I encourage you to draw the lone star quilt pattern yourself. Where is the one who has been born king of the jews. Clear, easytofollow instructions guide beginners and experts through t. Star of bethlehem star of bethlehem 184060 from the rocky mountain quilt museum.
English paper piecing isnt just for hexagons by teresa justice. Quilt discovery experience homestead national monument. Godeys ladies book, founded in 1830, published the pattern in 1835. The name star of bethlehem is used for several blocks but it is most accurately and traditionally used to refer to the pattern often called lone star. Ive published a lot of books on quilt history and quilt patterns over the years. An enrolled member of the cheyenne river sioux tribe of south dakota, millies journey with making star quilts started only 4 years ago. Star blocks and a trio of borders frame the small wall quilt. The star of bethlehem variation quilt at the metropolitan museum of art in new york city was made by aunt ellen and aunt margaret, slaves of marmaduke beckwith morton at the knob in russellville, logan county, kentucky. Wrap yourself up in the history of america as it is seen through the. Old quilts antique quilts vintage quilts lone star quilt star quilts quilt blocks yellow quilts star of bethlehem traditional quilts what others are saying reese collection within the neqm collection, to be featured in a new book on the neqm history and quilts. To make a cute mini quilt using your finished star of bethlehem block, simply add a border from 1 12. Jinny beyer book above and the patterns from history website states there are 14 different star designs that use the star of bethlehem name including this one. Smaller stars fill in the white space around the star for an overall stunning effect.
Quilt discovery experience homestead national monument of. See more ideas about star of bethlehem, quilts and lone star quilt. Star of bethlehem quilt conner prairie museum textile. Four small complete stars serve as the corner blocks, and four half stars fill the spaces on the sides. See more ideas about quilts, star of bethlehem and star quilts. There, they met king herod of judea, and asked him. The star of bethlehem, or christmas star, appears only in the nativity story of the gospel of matthew where wise men from the east are inspired by the star to travel to jerusalem. Reese collection within the neqm collection, to be featured in a new book on the neqm history and quilts. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This helps when it comes time to sew the pieces in the proper order. Star quilts have become an important part of many plains indian ceremonies, replacing buffalo robes traditionally given. These three are for making the star of bethlehem, a. Doing so you will find that you better understand how the small parts fits together.
This crisp, sturdy cotton star of bethlehem quilt is hand pieced and hand quilted, with a variety of vibrant early fabrics dating from pre1830 through the 1860s. Great american quilts 1990 vintage hardcover quilting. The history of quiltmaking in what would become the united states dates to the earliest european immigrants, but it was during the pioneer era. Since, her work has honored dozens of families from indian country in times of significance, both in triumph and during mourning and several organizations in indian country. See more ideas about quilts, quilt patterns and quilting designs. This book is a very comprehensive history of southern quilts, with many examples of old quilt collection and background stories and development of the different.
Reese collection within the neqm collection, to be featured in a new book on the. During american pioneer days, foundation piecing became popular. For a successful lone star quilt, accuracy is essential when cutting the strips, stitching the diamonds, and pressing the seams. 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. There are 14 different designs known as star of bethlehem and 4 versions with different values of the one design shown above. This name expanded to star of bethlehem, morning star, lone star and star of the east depending upon the geographical area where it was made and the religious beliefs of its makers. Bible quilts and their role in history tells this touching history of women and why these quilt blocks meant so much to them quilt pattern historian, charlotte bull, has kindly agreed to share these quilt block patterns that were used in a quilt she designed in 1989 for a group of women. Star of bethlehem classic quilt series paperback december 1, 1990. An large 8 pointed star subdivided into many small diamonds to form a starburst medallion. Sewing an accurate and consistent 14inch seam allowance is a must for this quilt. This post pays a belated homage to christmas, by examining a quilt pattern which took many names over time but is perhaps best known as the star of bethlehem, in christian tradition it is the guiding star that safely brought the three wise men with their gifts of myrrh, frankincense and silver to the newborn christ. Star of bethlehem by laura nownes vintage quilt pattern etsy. A modification to the four corners of this block gives you the star of bethlehem from 1938 also called jewels in a frame and the star of the magi ref.
The wise men who went to bethlehem received an important celestial message. A star pattern is not an easy design to cut or sew. Some quilts have just one large radiating star, often called the star of bethlehem. The simplest and most popular star pattern is an eightpointed star. Like the broken star pattern, the lone star trend was. There are 14 different designs known as star of bethlehem and 4. As is most typical of the star of bethlehem pattern, this quilt has a large central star whose rays extend to the quilt s edges. Although made in the nineteenth century, all of the fabrics remain fresh and vibrant. The history of america can be seen in the history of quilts. This is an alphabetical list of some of the names given to quilt blocks throughout history. Originally published in american quilter november 2016. The star of bethlehem christmas quilt pattern book is an interpreted classic design published by autumn elan heirlooms. Also called lone star or texas star, star of bethlehem quilts were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and continue to be pieced today.
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