Where Do Quilt Patterns Get Their Names?
Question: Where do quilt patterns get their names? Im often asked.
Answer: Quilt names fascinate us because theyre so many and varied, whether theyre modern designs or those originating long ago. Sometimes we can see immediately how a particular pattern resembles the name; other times its something that only has meaning in the life of the quilter.
Names for quilts, in early days, were drawn from nature, religion, politics, communities, flowers, trades and occupations, as well as historic events.
Rose designs were a favorite and had numerous variations. There were Rose of Sharon, Rose Bud, Rose Dream, Rose Cross, Rose Tree, Tea Rose and others.
A number of quilt designs had sun as part of their name Setting Sun, Rising Sun, Sunshine and Shadow, Sunbeam, Sun Dial, Sunflower, and Sunburst.
Among the star patterns youll find Lone Star, Missouri Star, Ozark Star, Persia Star, Rolling Star, Blazing Star, Flying Star, to name a few.
Then there are numerous others, including: Nine-Patch, Shoo-Fly, Windmill, Thelmas Choice, Postage Stamp, Wagon Tracks, Dutchmans Puzzle, Ducks Foot-in-the-Mud, Double Hearts, Wedding Ring, and Grandmothers Flower Garden.
The list goes on and on with fascinating and descriptive names.
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(If you have questions youd like answered about quilts and quiltmaking or have information to share about your quilting, e-mail me at: me.allen@juno.com. Include the words Quilt Blog in the subject line.)
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