I am fascinated by the "Dear Jane" phenomenon. If you are unaware of it, quilters all over the world are making their own version of a quilt made by Jane A Stickle which is now in the Bennington Museum in Shaftsbury, Vermont. These newer versions are known as "Baby Janes" and there are other sampler quilts such as "Nearly Insane" and "Sylvia's Bridal Quilt" which are also very popular.
I completely understand this. Just looking at a photograph of this marvellous sampler quilt, made during the American Civil War, makes me itch to piece some small squares of patchwork and begin a long and absorbing journey. It would be a long journey indeed because there are 225 blocks in this quilt!
I have always thought that there is something comforting about working with squares They are such non threatening shapes, perhaps it is this that makes us feel safe and happy with them?
After writing the above I thought that I had better check out this vague and entirely un-researched opinion with Google. This is what I found - apparently square shapes suggest conformity, peacefulness, solidity, security and equality. Wow, no wonder we enjoy making square blocks!
I completely understand this. Just looking at a photograph of this marvellous sampler quilt, made during the American Civil War, makes me itch to piece some small squares of patchwork and begin a long and absorbing journey. It would be a long journey indeed because there are 225 blocks in this quilt!
I have always thought that there is something comforting about working with squares They are such non threatening shapes, perhaps it is this that makes us feel safe and happy with them?
After writing the above I thought that I had better check out this vague and entirely un-researched opinion with Google. This is what I found - apparently square shapes suggest conformity, peacefulness, solidity, security and equality. Wow, no wonder we enjoy making square blocks!
