More Patchwork from 1934

 It's hard to believe that the first four months of 2024 have nearly gone - a third of a year.  

This week's block is Hour Glass.  There are a number of different patterns called Hour Glass, but I have chosen this one from Laura Wheeler.  Laura Wheeler designs were often set out on point, diamonds rather than squares.

Hour Glass, contrary to its name, is a quilt in which time plays little part, for it is done so quickly.  The hour glass is formed of darker or brighter patches, and could, of course, be done in scraps if desired.  As shown, it would make a very lovely quilt in three colors, with the hour glass in three shades of one color.

Pattern 673 comes to you with complete, simple instructions for cutting, sewing and finishing, together with yardage chart, diagram of quilt to help arrange the blocks for single and double bed size, and a diagram of block, which serves as a guide for placing the patches, and suggests contrasting materials.

Cincinnati Enquirer   April 15, 1934

 

Hour Glass   Laura Wheeler

 

Counterpane Quilt

 Today's block from 90 Years Ago is called Counterpane.

 

 

Made for the first time in 1760 in the New England states, this quilt has all the charm of a very old block.  It possesses the advantage of piecing so quickly that the modern housewife may easily achieve the correct dressing for her four poster reproduction without great tax on her other interests.

Patterns of this quilt design are 5 cents each, stamps or coin.  Address Nancy Cabot, Chicago Tribune, or call at one of the Tribune Public Service offices.

 Chicago Tribune April 4, 1934

 

 

Interestingly, the counterpane patterns is offered two months later in the Oakland Tribune, California. No mention of Nancy Cabot this time around.

 

 

Made for the first time in 1760 in the New England states, this quilt has all the charm of a very old block.  It possesses the advantage of piecing so quickly that the modern housewife may easily achieve the correct dressing for her four poster reproduction without great tax on her other interests.

This pattern is from Quilt Book No. 28 which contains six other patterns.  For your copy send 10 cents in stamps or coin to Quilt Bureau, the Oakland Tribune.  Be sure to ask for Book No. 28.

Orders for quilt patterns are forwarded to New York by airmail the day they reach The Tribune Quilt Bureau, and the New York designers try to have the patterns on their way West within 24 hours after they receive them, although a reasonable time should be allowed.

Oakland Tribune, California June 22, 1934