A History of the "Dear Jane" Quilt

Quilter Jeannie Sanchez of Boonville, MO, shares some of the history behind her latest quilting challenge, Dear Jane.

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#11 Ginabeth 2018-05-08 07:34

I am one of the people who started a Baby Jane. I have 3 rows done. Machine pieced. I had the privilege of meeting Brenda (and getting her signature) to add to my quilt last year. There is a group that goes to Shipshewana every year for a Janiac Retreat. Don’t know any details about it, just happen to be in Indiana.

#10 Colleen 2018-04-13 11:32

I loved watching this video.
I have all the fabric, book, rulers and software ready to put my Dear Jane together. I have made a few blocks.
I just need to clear out a few more UFOs and I'll be on my way.
Jeannie is a great presenter and if she can finish with a sense of humour, there is hope for me.

#9 Jeanine 2018-04-11 20:27

I have about a zillion orphan fat quarters that I really don't want to give away. I bought them one at a time when I first started quilting--becau se I loved them and didn't realize that one fat quarter does not a quilt make! Would a Dear Jane work with a common background and random color/print fabrics for the blocks? I've promised myself that I won't actually go and buy fabric (though I slip from time to time) before using fabric from my stash.

#8 Carolyn 2018-04-08 19:58

It took me 9 1/2 years to finish my Dear Jane - mostly by hand while my husband was fishing. It is my treasure and I will never make another one! I love all the history it represents.

#7 genevacarroll 2018-04-08 16:57

I worked with Brenda and Kaye at Quilt Quarters in Carmel, Indiana in the early 1990's when Brenda found the Dear Jane quilt. I remember well the passion and work she put into the quilt, book, patterns, history and more. The Dear Jane quilt is a masterpiece made by Jane Stickle, but without Brenda's work, we wouldn't be able to make our own. I am grateful for both ladies.

#6 Marlene Stabin 2018-04-08 16:44

I had the priviledge of seeing the Dear Jane Quilt in Bennington Vermont in 2002. It had a profound affect on me to be able to see it so close up. I have never attempted to make one but have Brenda's book. It still fascinates me. Jennifer Sanchez you have made a wonderful replica of the original.

#5 Julie 2018-04-08 12:52

I made a Dear Jane in blues but didn't make the pieced triangles, I used blue fabrics used in the blocks. I call it my heirloom. It was a challenge to make, but once I got several blocks done I knew I could finish it.

#4 Elizabeth Rivera 2018-04-08 09:55

I hand piecing especially little blocks like these. I think it helps with the correct piecing. I have no idea of the patients it most have taken.

#3 helenpc 2018-04-08 09:47

I am currently working on one from stitchin heaven with kf fabrics. Loving it

#2 Evelyn 2018-04-08 07:36

I am another of the "crazies" who completed the Dear Jane quilt. I fell down when I got to the border, only did the corners according to the pattern. Mine is in mauves and greens, but am pleased with it. I have also completed Hobo (all in flannel) and Farmers' Wife, all machine piecing.

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