A History of Quiltmaking

The 5th Generation

Quilts by Bev Burris.

The 6th Generation

Quilts by Andrea Hester.

May Basket

by Jobena Nisbet

This quilt dates back to the late 1800's.

Giant Dahlia

by Mariee Whisler

owned by Andrea Hester

This quilt was a high school graduation gift to Andrea from her Great Grandma, Mariee Whisler.

Family Ties

by Mariee Whisler, Betty Boehm, Bev Burris

owned by Andrea Hester

This is a very special quilt which was made for Andrea. The center block was made by her Great Grandma, Mariee Whisler. The subsequent borders were made by her Grandma, Betty Boehm, and her Mother, Bev Burris.

Spinning Stars

by Betty Boehm

This quilt was made by Betty for her granddaugter, Andrea.

Christmas Pineapple

by Bev Burris

This is the perfect quilt to brighten up the Christmas season.

Daisy (top)

Bouquet of Pansies (bottom)

by Bev Burris

These quilts were made by extracting natural dyes from actual flowers by pounding the flowers onto treated fabric.

Grandma's Roses

by Andrea Hester

This quilt implements the folded flowers technique. The quilt will be the featured project at Whistling Meadows Quilt Retreats on July 26th, 2003.

Ragtime Lap Quilt

by Andrea Hester

owned by Terry Swalley

Andrea made this cozy quilt as a gift to her Brother, Terry, for his high school graduation.

Donde esta Mi Gato

by Andrea Hester

This pattern uses half square triangles which hides the cats throughout the quilt.

Blooming Heart

by Andrea Hester

This quilt was featured as the project in January at Whistling Meadows Quilt Retreats.

Cat Nip

by Andrea Hester

Cat Nip uses bias tape for a stained glass look.

Mother and Daughter

Top Left:

Tea Anyone?

by Bev Burris

Bottom Left:

Road to Mardi Gras

by Andrea Hester

Center:

Lavendar Beauties

by Bev Burris

Top Right:

Turning Leaves

by Bev Burris

Bottom Right:

Snowflake

by Andrea Hester