by Natalie Osborne | Apr 13, 2020
Lois Tree of Life « back to All Quilts This is the first appliqué quilt Judy’s mother Lois made from a kit she bought in Salt Lake City. Judy said, “I didn’t realize it would be for me while she was making it. I think when she wrapped it up, at Christmas time, she...
by Natalie Osborne | Apr 11, 2020
Antique Bricks « back to All Quilts Judy bought this quilt top, made from shirtings and chambrays, at the Aurora Antique Mall in Oregon. 198866 x 78-1/4 inchesFinished by Judy HopkinsMachine quilted in a twisted ribbon pattern by Mona NorrisBatting: Hobbs Heirloom...
by Natalie Osborne | Apr 9, 2020
Antique Pink Bows « back to All Quilts This family quilt was probably made for Judy, who was born in 1941. Judy’s mom, Lois Dafoe, said, “I worked on that quilt. Somehow or another, I was in on that quilt. I’ll bet Mrs. Toff made you a baby quilt, and we all helped...
by Natalie Osborne | Apr 9, 2020
Antique Double Irish Chain « back to All Quilts This family quilt was made by Judy’s great-great-grandmother (Sarah Jane Call, 1842-1914) or great-great-great-grandmother (Mary Ann Kahl, 1825-1851). In a family video taken in 1983, Judy’s Aunt Ruth presented the quilt...