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Antique Quilt Patterns Applique Quilt Patterns Star 9 Patch Pieced
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In 1982, my husband and I lived in a small apartment outside of New York City. Having recently moved there from my home-state of Ohio, I found myself far removed from the quilt shops that abounded in Ohio. My local store was Judie and Bob Rothermel's, The Schoolhouse Quilt Shop, and I missed them and the store terribly.
My husband, who has always been my guiding light and most avid supporter, suggested that I use my teaching skills to form my own classes for the various Continuing Education classes in the area. This would provide me the opportunity to keep up my own handpiecing skills and have a network of friends in my new community. Because my space was so limited, I began piecing samples for my classes in miniature. I formulated pattern booklets for each student to have, and included wonderful metal templates that I bought from Roy Daniel in Maine. I had discovered his tin template business at the Schoolhouse, as Judie used them for her classes.
My classes went well and just as they were becoming quite popular, we decided that a move outside the New York City area was needed. We had a baby now, and wanted a house and more outside space. After much research, we chose to move to Vermont. I was ecstatic! Certainly, now, I would be near many quilt shops! To my dismay, I discovered that only a few dotted the area. Now with two babies, and a small mail order business for my miniature patterns in place, I was thrilled when Mr. Daniel offered me his template business. I had also discovered by then the Shelburne Museum, which gave me exposure to antique quilts that I had never had before.
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