Quilt No.315BM - Bill & Barbara Meynink

Bill & Barbara Meynink
Owner: 
Bill & Barbara Meynink
Location: 
Qld South West
Maker
Maker: 
Jane Ellen Meynink
Made in
AUSTRALIA QLD
Date: 
1941 - 1970
Description: 
Patchwork quilt made from brightly coloured printed cotton fabrics in hexagon patches hand sewn together in rosettes, and stitched by machine onto a border of red fabric. Fabric scraps for the patchwork were donated from friends. No padding. Backing is white cotton curtain lining.
2642 x 2363mm
History: 

Made by Jane Ellen Meynink (born Crothers, 1894-1983) in Brisbane (Qld) who began quilting in her retirement aged 70. Previously owned by Meredith Blomfield (born Meynink), who also had 3rd of the 6 quilts. This is 4th of 6 quilts made by Jane. Owned by Bill and Barbara Meynink.

Bill & Barbara Meynink, Campbell the border collie
Bill & Barbara Meynink, Campbell the border collie

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