We are proud to share our story of our family and our quilts.
Our Story begins with Oma (my great grandmother) who I only ever knew as mostly blind, silly old lady, who was allowed to roam her neighborhood on her motorized scooter, equipped with a tall orange flag, whose backside of her seat had her home address written, so the neighbors could help her get home. (Despite her lack of sight, she was still making 1 inch hexagon floral garden quilts to the very end).
However, she was also the one who inspired the love of quilting in our family. Starting in the 40’s with a glove factory that made gloves for soldiers, then evolved into making the women’s hobby their business. It began as Grandma’s Quilt Creations. Some quilters followed the motto of, “Only God made perfect things”, and would deliberately turn a block out of sequence, or add in an odd color into the patchwork design.
However, she was also the one who inspired the love of quilting in our family. Starting in the 40’s with a glove factory that made gloves for soldiers, then evolved into making the women’s hobby their business. It began as Grandma’s Quilt Creations. Some quilters followed the motto of, “Only God made perfect things”, and would deliberately turn a block out of sequence, or add in an odd color into the patchwork design.
Oma, was a master at her craft, Taught her two daughters, Fran and Ann as well as my father, William. Fran (my aunt) always loved to quilt and still does 5+ hours a day, and my Grandmother, Ann, mainly sought her aspirations elsewhere. While my Grandmother worked, my father was watched by Oma and learned so much from her. He chose to carry on in her footsteps, being ever the dreamer, he always had one new idea in the works.
He created first in the 90’s American Dreams Quilts, then in the 2000’s Lancaster County Quilting Creations, Quilting Master Quilting Systems, Pattern Masters and Museum Quilts. Taking us to whole new heights, and making us a true footprint in the textiles industry.
We lost that dreamer in 2021, suddenly. Him graciously passing the torch to myself, I am in awe at my families accomplishments and would like to bring them all to a place where they can be appreciated for the dedication that they have all had. My father had a dream for what this company was to become, my hope is to help accomplish that by sharing our story and their legacy.
We lost that dreamer in 2021, suddenly. Him graciously passing the torch to myself, I am in awe at my families accomplishments and would like to bring them all to a place where they can be appreciated for the dedication that they have all had. My father had a dream for what this company was to become, my hope is to help accomplish that by sharing our story and their legacy.
Hand Applique Baltimore Album Sampler
Multi Color Flying Geese
Unique Floral Hand Applique
Lone Star patchwork
Hand Applique Love Birds in the Garden
Red & White Abstract Churn Dash
Multi-color Scrap Drunkards Path
Being an artist myself, I appreciate the beauty in all the timeless designs, as well as the complexity and possibilities that can be created with this medium. I am hoping to be here to help showcase the talent and love for quilts my family has always aspired to have. By creating more original designs and contemporary twists on traditional designs, I hope to instill the love for quilts to a new generation.
Thank you for Taking the Time to Share in My Families History!
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