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Making the Bed:
Bedcovers in the Collections of the Rollo Jamison Museum
Bedcovers in the Collections of the Rollo Jamison Museum
Coverlet
This weave type is known as summer and winter in part because of its reversible nature which makes one side show the light pattern and the other the dark pattern. A professional weaver likely wove this hand woven coverlet in the period between 1800-1830.
This weave type is known as summer and winter in part because of its reversible nature which makes one side show the light pattern and the other the dark pattern. A professional weaver likely wove this hand woven coverlet in the period between 1800-1830.
Patchwork
The filler in this practical quilt is a reclyced flower basket quilt. Mrs. Stella Jamison made this in the 1920s.
The filler in this practical quilt is a reclyced flower basket quilt. Mrs. Stella Jamison made this in the 1920s.
Log Cabin Quilt
This pattern builds around a center square. By selecting light and dark fabrics, the maker creates a square with triangular light and dark patterns. The blocks can be combined in different ways to make a zig zag pattern or in this case four blocks make the cross.
This pattern builds around a center square. By selecting light and dark fabrics, the maker creates a square with triangular light and dark patterns. The blocks can be combined in different ways to make a zig zag pattern or in this case four blocks make the cross.
Crazy Quilts
The name refers to the irregular shapes of the fabric which looks like crazed china when the glaze cracks and forms an odd, random pattern. Crazy quilts reached their height of popularity in the late 19th century. Many were made of silk and reflect the availability of silk fabric then being produced in the United States. Others while following the crazy quilt design were made of wool or cotton. At their most elaborate, the quilts might include embroidered designs, ribbons, beads, and painted designs along with the embroidery at the seams. These quilts were the result of leisure time as well as a desire for stylishness.
The name refers to the irregular shapes of the fabric which looks like crazed china when the glaze cracks and forms an odd, random pattern. Crazy quilts reached their height of popularity in the late 19th century. Many were made of silk and reflect the availability of silk fabric then being produced in the United States. Others while following the crazy quilt design were made of wool or cotton. At their most elaborate, the quilts might include embroidered designs, ribbons, beads, and painted designs along with the embroidery at the seams. These quilts were the result of leisure time as well as a desire for stylishness.
A worn utility quilt
A bed covering might include pillow shams.
Many women made smaller crazy quilt projects such as pillows or lap throws.