Quilt No.992SJ - Shari Jamieson
Owner:
Shari Jamieson
Location:
WA Perth
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
USA
Patterms
Date:
Unknown
Description:
Quilt has Ohio Star with variations as the major design feature. Blocks are cream homespun and a variety of scrap fabrics. There are twenty pattern blocks, separated by strips of deep pink, tied with orange and yellow knitting wool. Padding is a blanket. Backing comprises many large fabric pieces including one depicting a scene of the River Seine in Paris. 2080 x 1730 mm.
History:
The maker of the quilt is unknown; quilt was made in the USA, possibly Nebraska, date unknown. It was owned by Sandra Lee Mires James (born Howes) and is now owned by her daughter. It is not used.
Story:
"I received this quilt after my mother died (North Platte, Nebraska, Sept 2000). It was found in the closet. My maternal grandmother died in December 1999 and I don't know if this quilt came from her or if my mother got it somewhere else". [Shari Jamieson]
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