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 While working as a documenter for the Kansas
Quilt Project from 1986- 1989, I became aware of a particular
style of appliqued quilts that appeared over and over in our
documentation process. The four block quilt featuring four, 36"
squares, appliqued with floral designs, roses, tulips, leaves,
feathers, carnations, eagles, Christmas cactus, watermelons,
and potted flowers.
As a quilt shop owner and a quilt dealer for years, I loved applique
of this style, and I realized how easy these quilts were to make.
The pattern pieces are large and easy to handle, the curves are
long and gentle, and there are very few pattern pieces to cover
the large 36" square. Pattern pieces can be layed four at
a time and cut all at once, and accuracy is not as great a priority
as in piecing - Oh what freedom! And the greatest of all - you
only have to make four blocks, add a border with a simple airy
vine with flowers and you have a beautiful, dramatic appliqued
quilt. Colors may be traditional red, green on ecru or white,
or select colors and textures(flannel) to your own taste.
Each of my patterns indicate the level of skill. The answer to
a busy womens desire to make appliqued quilts - These quilts
are "do-able". I know you will enjoy making your four
block quilt and I wish you happiness and joy in quiltmaking. |
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Good Luck
Pennsylvania German quilt
makers appliquéd this good luck symbol onto their 36"
squares. The pattern swirls around half opened buds sprouting
out of the dogtooth style center rosette. A four patch checkerboard
adds to this cheerful pattern.
Beginner
ABY007 - $8.00
 
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Rose Tree
Truly a classic pattern reflecting
the popularity of the cultivation of flowers in American gardens.
This "sculptured" rose tree reflects a design source
in Pennsylvania German culture such as painted motifs on trunks,
cabinets, and tin ware and woven coverlets. This block is made
from Barbara Brackman and Terry Clothier Thompson's fabric line
with Moda, "Floral Trails". Terry used a pillar print
for the border, and let the fabric do the work.
Intermediate
ABY013 - $8.00
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Democrat Rose
Made of exuberant Pennsylvania
German colors, this design adds the pieced “Harvest Sun”
pattern and a pieced sawtooth border for sewers who want to combine
piecework and appliqué.
Beginner
ABY005 - $8.00
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Flowering Almond
So easy to applique, this
classic pattern features gentle curves and straight edge diamonds.
Flowering vines grow out of sweet woven baskets.
Beginner
ABY006 - $8.00
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Laurel Leaves
Laurel leaves represent "Victory"
in classical design and are found in many album style quilts
of 1850-1860. The repeat of green & red leaves is very orderly,
however the border vines can be wild and freehand.
Beginner
ABY008 - $8.00
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Oak Leaf and Reel
A very old pattern dating
back to c. 1830 when the reel shape became the center of many
applique patterns. The Oak Leaf design has many names such as
Charter Oak & Hickory Leaf. Surround your quilt with triple
swags and rosettes.
Beginner
ABY009 - $8.00
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Pot o' Flowers
This pattern dates from 1840-1940.
Well known quilt maker Rose Kretsinger made her version of this
pattern in 1937. The pattern contains leaves sewn in the dog
tooth style, lotus flowers, large "currants", birds,
and a lovely urn. A coxcomb border completes this happy quilt
made from 1930's fabric.
Intermediate
ABY010 - $8.00
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Christmas Cactus
Christmas Cactus plants started
appearing in botanical catalogues in the 1850's, and quickly
rose to the popular status it still enjoys today. Naturally it
appears in appliqued quilts, sometimes with a dogtooth border.
Intermediate
ABY003 - $8.00
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Twelve Tulips
Terry bought a tired, old
quilt at an auction only because it had an unusual applique pattern.
She had never seen a design like this one, so she called the
pattern "Twelve Tulips". Using traditional colors of
red, green, and gold, Terry added a bit of indigo blue to the
color palette of the lovely tulip. It gives a nice division between
the red and gold, and remains true to the original quilt. The
"Rail Fence" border and tulip buds surround this tulip
bed.
Intermediate
ABY015 - $8.00
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Princess Feather
So many Prince's or Princess
Feather quilts were made c. 1840- 1940. Many have an 8 point
star as the center motif with four, six or eight plumes sprouting
from the center. Did this pattern honor English Queen Victoria
and her loving husband Albert?
Challenge
ABY011 - $8.00
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Rose of Sharon
A simple variation of the
Democrat Rose", this traditional pattern is perfect for
beginner appliquers.
Beginner
ABY012 - $8.00
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Carnations
One of the few distinctly
recognizable floral patterns, the carnation offers appliquers
a true challenge with a glorious result. The simple "Prairie
Star" border adds simplicity to a challenging pattern.
Challenge
ABY002 - $8.00
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Coxcomb & Currant
Named for the ever popular
Coxcomb flowers enjoyed in Victorian women's gardens, this happy
pattern cheers any room.
Beginner
ABY004 - $8.00
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Star and Tulip
The original quilt was found
in a small Kansas museum. It reflects a strong German folk art
influence with the tulips and center star. The easy vine border
was done with the "Vine Line" tool.
Intermediate
ABY014 - $8.00
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Wild Prairie Rose
This lovely old quilt dates
c. 1845-1860, and is in perfect condition. Turkey red and “spring
green” solids or printed fabrics dominated appliqué
design in the mid 19th century and continues today for an historical
look that quilt makers appreciate. Wild Prairie Rose is a variation
of the Whig Rose and Rose of Sharon patterns. We thank Staci
Seeger for lending this exquisite vintage quilt to Peace Creek
Patterns for our pattern collection of appliqué four block
quilts.
Intermediate
ABY017 - $8.00
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Star and Roses
This cheerful pattern comes
from a traditional Pennsylvania German appliqué design
c. 1860. The roses, buds, double stars and leaves seem to thrive
on sturdy stems made in the traditional colors of the mid 19th
century appliqué quilts. The patterns are easy to assemble
and the roses feature reverse appliqué.
Beginner
ABY016 - $8.00
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Border Patterns
The great thing about 19th
century four block applique border designs is that there are
no rules about which border "shuld" go with which design.
Our great grandmothers used any border she fancied, not caring
if the content of the border "matched" the content
of the four blocks.
Our border patterns include
these 6 designs: Rail fence, Prairie Star, Star & Bar, Coxcomb
& Currants, Star & Tulip, and Swags & Rosettes. Mix
and try not to match!
ABY001 - $8.00
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