PattyJo Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I have a confession to make - Because I was just sure that this block was from the 30's era, I didn't look up the block that I decided to make, I just made it - ALL 16 OF THEM ARE DONE- and I decided when I was re-reading the rules that I needed to look up what time frame it was from. Well, I'm off by 40 years. It was first made in the 1890's. Do I need to make new blocks? Will you forgive me and let me use these? Will you still let me play? I'm so mad at myself. If I had just done a little homework first - Let me know what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Patty I'm not in this block exchange but I am sure That your chosen block was prominent in the '30's so don't you worry one bit!!! Now if your block was invented 30 years later (in the 70s) then you can be upset, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Patty, I'm sure it should be fine. If you hadn't said anything, most of us (I'm guessing) wouldn't even know the difference. I don't intend to check the history of the blocks that I get. As long as they are 30's fabrics who's to know. Don't be upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanme Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hi Patty, I'm sure that some lovely quilter whipped up a quilt out of your block in the 1930's with groovy 30's fabrics so that makes it legal Most of the blocks in my big block book are the same old blocks from waybackwhen and people just renamed them. I'm impressed that you have them all done! You work mighty fast. Cheers Satu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabelle Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 If it was made in the 1890's I am sure that by the 1930's it was a tried and tested old favourite. I say just be happy that you have been able to get all your blocks finished. You are on my list so I hope you like the block I am sending to you What lovely surprises the postie will bring in the New Year???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoriaG Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Patty Jo, Is there an on line source for dating block patterns? I have one book, but I don't think it is accurate. vg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 VG, I went and did a google search of the block name with "history' behind it, and that's how I found out. There is a site that it sent me to where you can search out each block name and when it was first on the quilting scene. To you others quilters that are so forgiving, thank you for giving me the OK. I hope that all the others think the same. I was just sure that the quilting police would lock me up in the bedding department of Macy's or Target or somewhere. Now I know that may be extreme, but I have this tendency to be way to litteral and try and follow all the rules. I wouldn't have chosen this block if I had done my research first, but I know that I've seen many 30's fabrics used in making this block. Anyway, here is a pic of my "mini bow tie" block all finished except for the signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Also a good resource for this is a book that you can actually see in the Libary...in the resources department. Its written by Barbara Brackman and called "Encyclopedia Of Pieced Quilt Patterns" If you have a question regarding a certain pattern I also have this book...it pretty much lives by the computer so if your not sure and if the book has the answer I will be more than happy to help. Not all of the blocks are dated....but a good share are. Alot of the patterns that I find are sometimes named one thing but if you change the name it would fit in the catagory. I can't remember what Dory wanted to use, but I found an exact block with a different name that would fit in the time frame.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Patty Jo, EXCELLENT Block! You'll be just fine! Hope i'm on your list! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hi Sheri - yes you are on my list and so is Satu. I hope I didn't spoil any surprises.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Sew Simple Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'd take one in a second. It is was around in the 1800s it was around in the 1930s. Smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I think your blocks are great and I've seen plenty of 30's bow tie blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberta Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I never would have known. They look like 30's blocks to me .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Absolutely the bow tie was prominent in the 30s. I think you picked a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Edie McGinnis says my block was published in the 30's in the Kansas City Star. I don't know the history, but I'm guessing that that block was "invented" well before the 30's. I'm using 30's reproduction fabric and that's what makes it legal. Patty Jo, I'm glad you did it! Never mind the history thing. I love your mini-30's quilt. I'd be mighty proud to have one in my quilt. Lucky ones on your list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Love that block. I'm sure they made things in the 1930's that were also made in the late 1800's. I'll bet Dresden plate and Double Wedding ring didn't first originate in the 1930's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liz2075 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I think many 30's patterns came from earlier dates. I love it! You can sure send one to me...LOL even if I'm not on your list! I haven't checked. Merry Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted December 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Sylvia, Teresa & Liz, you all three are on my list so one will be arriving at your house in the near future. And Sheri & Satu also!!!! I'm planning on getting them mailed right after the 1st of the year. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanme Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Yippppeeeeeee! Thanks Patty so glad I'm on your list, I love those blocks I thought it best to post blocks after the Christmas rush too. Christmas Cheers Satu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Sew Simple Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 I am honored to have one in my quilt, Patty Jo, Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauras Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hi Patty Jo. It looks lovely. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaA Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 PattyJo, Wow, I love them. I am very excited to be on your list too. Pamela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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