Do you use the Quilt Index? There are tens of thousands of quilts catalogued there. Check out this post by the Quilt Alliance, and view the short video tutorial on using the index. Then bookmark the Quilt Index for future use!
Just what the doctor ordered to light up your week—a half dozen Morning Star quilts documented in The Quilt Index spanning two centuries and six states. Enjoy!
Broken Star, Star of Bethlehem, Blazing Star Top By: Schrock, Amanda Mast Period: 1930-1949 Date: c. 1935 Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA Contributor: Illinois State Museum
Star of Bethlehem variation Top By: Brooks, Mrs. Mary (Nancy?) Bird Period: 1800-1849 Date: c. 1813 Location Made: Kentucky (KY) USA Project Name: Kentucky Quilt Project Contributor: University of Louisville Archives and Records Center
Star of Bethlehem Top By: Maker, unknown Period: 1800-1849 Date: 1825-1850 Location Made: Unknown Project Name: MassQuilts Contributor: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project – MassQuilts
Broken Star; Blazing Star; Diadem Star; Star of Bethlehem Top By: Foster, Nellie M. Period: 1930-1949 Date: 1935 Location Made: Nebraska (NE) USA Project Name: Nebraska Quilt Project (Lincoln Quilters Guild) Contributor: University of Nebraska – Lincoln
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I have visited this site many times in the past, but not recently. You’ve reminded me of what a great resource it is! I’ve added a link to the site on my blog.
I haven’t used it a lot lately, but I do keep it in mind.
Melanie, thank you so much for sharing The Quilt Index!!–Amy Milne
I love using it. I’ll feature it again soon, but was glad to have your recent post with the tutorial to share. Thank you for all you do.
Never knew it existed Melanie – thanks for update and I’ll definitely check it out.
Oh do check it out. It is fascinating, so much to see!
I don’t think I had ever seen this site. Thanks for sharing!
You’re quite welcome! It is HUGE and I mean HUGEY-HUGE ginormous! SO much to see. Enjoy!