Godey's lady's book quilt block patterns

A godeys ladys book star design for quilting vintage crafts and. Godeys ladys book praised the sewing machine as the queen of inventions, noting that it will do all the drudgeries of sewing, thus leaving time for the perfecting of the beautiful in womans handiwork. June 8 star quilt blocks, quilt blocks, star quilt patterns. Below is one of the beautiful fashion plates included in these books. This article is about the 19th century, selftaught female writer and editor who started the american version of britains first magazine for women, which later became known as the godeys ladys book. This in one of the earlier ladies art company blocks, so it was in print as early as c.

Before the civil war, it was the most widely circulated magazine in the united states. Church window, five cross, going home, grandmother s dream, lattice block, lovely patchwork, ozark tile, puss in the corner, and road to tennessee. Each is available in a variety of letter forms, so that you may find the most suitable for your sewing needs. Godey s lady s book fashions and patterns the beginning of each issue of the book in the period 18551858 contained a handtinted engraving of current fashions.

Godeys ladys book april 1850 chester criswell quilt and. Publishing stopped in 1898 and was taken over by another magazine the puritan, a journal for gentlewomen. Jinny beyer found that it was first known as godey design in 1862, when it was published in godeys ladys book, and later in 1897, ladies art company adopted the uninspiring moniker, eight point design. For beginners, quilt is a coverlet or blanket made of two layers of fabric with a layer of cotton, wool, feathers, or down in between, all stitched firmly together, usually in a decorative crisscross design. She bought two copies of godey s lady s book, one from 1857 and the other from 1870, for five dollars apiece.

Star quilt blocks by carla davis lavallee vasseur on quilt. A godeys ladys book star design for quilting vintage. Godeys ladys book and magazine, january, 1864, volume lxviii. A new england quilt from along the old cambridge pike from the exhibit. Click on dennieles block to see the pattern for washingtons plume. It may have been introduced into quiltmaking in the 1850s. Petersons magazine, like godeys ladys book, was a womens periodical with fashion, fiction, household advice, craft patterns and decorating tips. How to make 12square triangles by sewing with nancy. Tambour beading tambour embroidery cross stitch embroidery embroidery patterns hand embroidery quilt patterns machine embroidery longarm quilting free motion quilting. Ive published a lot of books on quilt history and quilt patterns over the years.

Tumbling blocks cooper hewitt, smithsonian design museum. The magazine also published short stories, information about womens causes and employment, and sheet music. Jul 25, 2011 godeys ladys book was a magazine marketed specifically to women. Godey of philadelphia from 1830 to 1878 and after his death until 1898, the issues contained poetry, articles, engravings, sheet music, handtinted fashions and needlework crafts. Mar 11, 2016 a new england quilt from along the old cambridge pike. Godey first published this womens magazine it was titled simply. Kansas dugout quilt block godeys ladys book and rita weiss jun 1, 1974. It was also known as godey s magazine, using that name exclusively in its last few years. Named for sarah hale, an author, poet and editor of godey s lady s book for 40 years. Click on becky brown s block to see the pattern for mulberry wreath. Window curtains illustrated quilting pattern illustrated name for. Dec 21, 2014 i have the 1860 godey s lady s book magazine in a bound book which i found nearly 30 years ago in maine. Godeys ladys book introduced, with regular needlework and quilting sections.

Boxes and bowes easy 3 yard downloadable quilt pattern with this economicallypriced pattern, you simply take 3, oneyard cuts of fabric plus a few hours and. The block is identical to 12 triangles, except that 12 triangles lacks the offpoint square in the center. Garden path samplers prairie moon quilts moon quilt, wall. Godey s lady s book was the chief financial success among the philadelphia magazines, and, after the port folio a political and literary journalmagazine, enlisted the services of the greatest number of the best writers. Quilt festival star quilts quilt block patterns scraps quilt quilt blocks. Magazines including godeys ladys book attempted to interest women in the more refined english patchwork and recommended the use of silk. Sarahs story pretty posy sky 31593 16 rocking chair quilts.

The patterns were republished later by two rival american magazines, grahams magazine and petersons magazine. Here are links which represent a sampling, of some of the many patterns brought to us by godey s lady s book. Godey s lady s book, 1857 remember your friend, nannie g. From godeys ladys book, april 1850 the work table patchwork. Godeys ladys book was best known for the fashion plates and patterns which became a useful source for women across the continent. Flower applique patterns hand applique quilt block patterns wool applique applique quilts pattern blocks embroidery applique quilt blocks applique tutorial. In some cases one or more designer blocks were used in the middle of a quilt while the rest were designed by the quilt maker. Today i am sharing the patchwork and quilting patterns presented to their subscribers that year. Work department godeys ladys book featured various. Godeys ladys book april 1850 the work table patchwork many improvements may be made in the old style of patchwork that we have been accustomed to see, and, in anticipation of some improvement in the designs at present used, we venture to intrude a few remarks, trusting that our family friends will not take them amiss. Aug 27, 2016 autograph quilt godey s lady s book 1864. In 1822, a 34yearold mother of four might reasonably expect that her life s work had already been established. The american magazine, godeys ladys book, published a series of mosaic patchwork patterns in the 1850s that were sourced from british publications.

Todays quilting pattern comes from a godeys ladys book and magazine published in america in the 19th century for women. Sarah was a poet, an author, and editor of godeys ladys book for 40 years. It ceased publication in 1898, and was absorbed by the puritan. I like star block patterns and would make the godey design block. Godeys ladys book contained a pattern for a hexagon quilt in 1835. Both patterns gave instructions to make english paper pieced hexagons. She bought two copies of godeys ladys book, one from 1857 and the other from 1870, for five dollars apiece. The original quilt is pieced from the sarah s story collection by betsy chutchian for moda fabrics. This southern quilt in a design sometimes called chimney sweep is from the 1850s and similar to the free pattern for the ladies s album collection. Godeys ladys book april 1850 chester criswell quilt. This block is called shadow play, where the fabric choices create the impact. Simpler patterns were a result of cut paper designs while quilters with an artistic bent created their own more elaborate block designs. Godeys ladys book archives university of pennsylvania. The first pattern ever printed in a periodical was the honeycomb or hexagon pattern, printed in godey s lady s book in 1835.

Some of the articles of clothing, home accessories, etc. Cats and mice jane allen, illinois state register, 1933, homespun nancy page, birmingham news, 1939, over and under quilt nancy page, detroit free press, 1943, spool and bobbins nancy cabot, chicago tribune, 1936. This was followed by several pages that included engravings to illustrate stories and engravings of other fashionable items such as hats, shawls, etc. A few quilt patterns were published in magazines as early as 1835 but they became more common by the mid 19th century. Adeline harris searss quilt celebrity signature quilt by adeline harris sears. Sarahs story pretty posy sky 31593 16 rocking chair. Godey s lady s book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. Godeys ladys book was a monthly magazine published in philadelphia between 1830 and 1876. Apr 02, 2012 last year, she found two pieces of needlepoint, nicely done but unfinished.

Godeys ladies book, founded in 1830, published the hexagon pattern in 1835. This book brings you a large selection of alphabets, initials, monograms, and common names from godeys ladys book and petersons magazine, the most popular american womens magazines of the victorian era. The magazine also published short stories, information about women s causes and employment, and sheet music. Godeys ladys book published the pattern in an 1851 issue.

Appearance of feathered star, and ninepatchwildgoose variation. Quilts began to take advantage of straight line sewing and it was not uncommon to see handpieced quilt which was treadle quilted. A basket sampler quilt inspired by fabrics and design from the 1830 s to 1840 s. The earliest published pattern for the traditional hexagon dates to an 1835 issue of godeys ladys book magazine, which offered full instructions for english paper piecing 2. Godey s lady s book and magazine, november, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. Apr 11, 2019 the earliest published pattern for the traditional hexagon dates to an 1835 issue of godeys ladys book magazine, which offered full instructions for english paper piecing 2. Godeys ladys book fashions and patterns the beginning of each issue of the book in the period 18551858 contained a handtinted engraving of current fashions.

In 1822, a 34yearold mother of four might reasonably expect. Some entire quilts appear to be made using these fine patterns. Another square and another, and the work begins to look as if in time it might become a quilt 44. The work department section of godeys ladys book featured various items to make. Victorian quilt block designs the foundation piecing library. Pair rich prints with a deep turquoise fabric in one easy block repeated over and over for a dramatic throw. Also known as cubework, the stunningly optical results of floating. New book with over 60 newspaper patterns from 1928 to 1961 and. Jul 16, 20 godeys ladys book april 1850 the work table patchwork many improvements may be made in the old style of patchwork that we have been accustomed to see, and, in anticipation of some improvement in the designs at present used, we venture to intrude a few remarks, trusting that our family friends will not take them amiss. Magazines including godey s lady s book attempted to interest women in the more refined english patchwork and recommended the use of silk. Tumbling blocks has a long history in the grammar of ornament, dating back as far as ancient greece, when the pattern appeared as a mosaic floor design. Click on becky browns block to see the pattern for mulberry wreath. Instead of making all the 12square triangles from the same fabrics, stitch together three different color combos.

Godeys ladys book and magazine, november, 1864, volume lxix, volume 69, philadelphia, louis a. The mccall pattern company released a series of mail order booklets with quilt block patterns included in them between 1972 through 1975. The first pattern ever printed in a periodical was the honeycomb or hexagon pattern, printed in. According to jinny beyer, you will also find it by the name godey design, from godeys ladys book, 1858 its one of several blocks with this name, mystery flower garden, or swamp patch. Things havent changed much in the womens magazine business. I call this block, shadow play, where the fabric choices create the impact. Todays block, swamp angel, was named by nancy cabot in the chicago tribune in 1938. The work department section of godey s lady s book featured various items to make. Garden path samplers prairie moon quilts moon quilt. Jun 26, 2018 tumbling blocks has a long history in the grammar of ornament, dating back as far as ancient greece, when the pattern appeared as a mosaic floor design.

Godeys ladys book and magazine todays quilting pattern comes from a godeys ladys book and magazine published in america in the 19th century for women. The nohassle triangles quilt book shows exactly how to make the 12block sampler quilt. Godeys considered quilting that task of the thrifty wife. This simple geometric shape offers many design possibilities for quilters, so it is no wonder it became such a wellliked pattern by the 1830s and had an american. The original quilt is pieced from the sarahs story collection by betsy chutchian for moda fabrics. References to quilts can be found in a few old diaries kept by women quilt makers, but there is rarely mention of what the quilts looked like. I still have new copies of the bound books in my etsy shop.

The photographs of carrie halls quilt blocks made it the first comprehensive index to quilt patterns, their names, and their history. Godey s lady s book april 1850 the work table patchwork many improvements may be made in the old style of patchwork that we have been accustomed to see, and, in anticipation of some improvement in the designs at present used, we venture to intrude a few remarks, trusting that our family friends will not take them amiss. Modern traditional quilting, block of the month sampler quilt patterns annemarie chany. This article is about the 19th century, selftaught female writer and editor who started the american version of britain s first magazine for women, which later became known as the godey s lady s book. She bought them before the sale and had them finished for me. Not much is known about the earliest quilt patterns. This book brings you a large selection of alphabets, initials, monograms, and common names from godey s lady s book and peterson s magazine, the most popular american women s magazines of the victorian era. Godey s lady s book began in 1830 as the lady s book.

Lone star star of bethlehem, rising sun patterns known. Victorian alphabets, monograms and names for needleworkers. Womens periodicals published patterns for needlework throughout the 19th century. Godey, sarah josepha hale, 96 pages scanned from a full year. Here are links which represent a sampling, of some of the many patterns brought to us by godeys ladys book. An insight into various quilt patterns and their interesting names. Godeys design the magazine godeys ladys book was the american womens fashion bible for close to a halfcentury until it died of ossification around1880. How to make 12square triangles by sewing with nancy zieman. Things havent changed much in the women s magazine business. The same quilt is also created using updated fabrics for a totally different look. See more of quilt in a day and eleanor burns on facebook. Godey first published this womens magazine it was titled simply ladys book.

Learn more about civil war women through this special compilation of quilt block patterns, combined with period photos and firstperson accounts. While we know that some early periodicals like godeys, featured patterns for quilt making they seldom gave names to these patterns, when describing a quilt or giving directions for making them. Instead of making all the 12 square triangles from the same fabrics, stitch together three different color combos. This was followed by several pages that included engravings to illustrate stories and engravings of. The oldest name is godey design, which is why i attribute it to godey s. Godeys that the hexagon design first appeared in an american periodical in 1835. Last year, she found two pieces of needlepoint, nicely done but unfinished. A basket sampler quilt inspired by fabrics and design from the 1830s to 1840s. Jul 30, 2011 peterson s magazine, like godey s lady s book, was a women s periodical with fashion, fiction, household advice, craft patterns and decorating tips. Godeys ladys book was a magazine marketed specifically to women. This engraving was published alongside the quilting party in godeys ladys book september 1849. In 1835, godeys ladys book published the pattern as honeycombstyle patchwork. Jelly roll quilt patterns quilt block patterns quilt blocks quilting tips quilting tutorials quilting projects patchwork quilting tutorial patchwork quilt boarders.

The circulation, largely due to its popular colored fashion plates, increased to 150,000 a month. In addition to extensive fashion descriptions and plates, the early issues included biographical sketches, articles about mineralogy, handcrafts, female costume, the dance, equestrienne procedures, health and hygiene, recipes and remedies and the like. Over the river pattern jpq 2229 rocking chair quilts. Bohemian rhapsody plan from quilts and more magazine.

Named for sarah hale, an author, poet and editor of godeys ladys book for 40 years. Godey s lady s book was best known for the fashion plates and patterns which became a useful source for women across the continent. Hexagon quilt hexagons sewing circles patchwork patterns quilting ideas hand sewing embroidery quilts books more information. The history of the name of this block is fascinating. May 28, 2011 the american magazine, godeys ladys book, published a series of mosaic patchwork patterns in the 1850s that were sourced from british publications. Apr 01, 2014 quilters favored several patterns just for album quilts.

The book has remained popular to this day, due to its wellorganized illustrations of more than eight hundred numbered blocks in traditional and early twentiethcentury designs. Godeys ladys book welcome to one of the most popular. It is thought to be the first pieced quilt pattern published in america. Godeys ladys book was intended to entertain, inform and educate the women of america. The first known quilt pattern published in an american periodical was the honeycomb or hexagon pattern published by the godeys ladys book in 1835.