QUILTS & FABRIC: PAST & PRESENT


Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Oh, Mary! Washington Whirlwind: 2024 Block of the Month

 

Mary Todd Lincoln, married to Old Abe, is a fascinating historical
figure. Cole Escola has developed a one-act theater experience that is
a hit in New York where it will run through January 19th.

The premise is that the temperamental Mary is an alcoholic, aspiring cabaret performer married
to a gay President who has many things on his mind.

Cole got to play First Narcissist Mary

Mary's temperament was quite notorious----me, not knowing a thing about the theater comedy---
turned her into a Block-of-the-Month quilt design for 2024. 
The play much funnier than the BOM.

But here are a few finished projects.
Elsie Ridgley did a version in Mary's favorite color.

Another by Elsie

Angi Nelson Wiggins:

Color especially value (lightness and darkness) is the easiest way to contrast shapes. Angi did well on her challenge of contrasting different textures in the same color range.

Denniele, relying on contrasting values,
has a plan.

As does Becky Brown

I considered this set....


Considered it...

Finished!
Here is a link to all 12 free patterns:
https://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com/2024/12/washington-whirlwind-links-to-2024.html

You can buy a pattern packet for Washington Whirlwind ---14 pages to print yourself for $12.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1614892877/washington-whirlwind-blockofthemonth

And post your progress on our Facebook group page: WashingtonWhirlwindQuilt
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2682765051880664



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