Dear Jane

The two hundred and twenty five patterns from the 1863 Jane A. Sickle Quilt
by Brenda Manges Papadakis

Calling all lovers of quilts, patterns and quilt history! In Dear Jane a twentieth century quilting teacher meets a nineteenth century quilt maker! Brenda Manges Papadakis has lovingly recreated the two hundred and twenty five patterns from the celebrated Jane A. Blakely Stickle Quilt.

Accompaning the patterns are a remarkable series of letters from Brenda to jane, drwaing us into the historical context of jane's achievement and connecting her to our quilting lives today. Among the patterns and letters you will find a dozen quilts from the 1990's, all inspired by Jane's supreme example of quiltmaking artistry in 1863.