2017 Quaker Village Auction Quilts
Sunbonnet Sue - 65 x 79 inches
Faye Reed, Mary Reed, Billie Farley, Barb Irish
This quilt was started in 2001 by the Sryinga Appliqué Group, a group of quilters who
have been meeting together since the mid 1980’s in various churches in the
community and currently at Cindy’s Quilt Shop. The quilt blocks were hand appliquéd
by Eileen Henry, Carol Cana, Faye Reed, Linda Kuster, Billie Farley, Mary Reed,
Dorothy Raney, Ali Lann, Lou Rochelle, Rose M Elgin and others in 2001. The quilt
was assembled in 2017 by Mary Reed, Beverly Puttman, Robbie Smith and Barb Irish
in honor of Eileen Henry.
Sunbonnet Sue is a familiar traditional pattern that dates from the 1800’s. It was often
found on children’s beds. Sunbonnet Sue is displayed in a variety of everyday
activities. She always has a bonnet but no facial expression. However, at a glance one
can see whether she is happy, angry, thinking, or speaking love. She is timeless.
This quilt can be washed on delicate in a front load washer and laid flat for air drying.
Maple Leaf Quilt - 88 x 111 inches
Devonne Hibbs, Susan Ankeny, Barb Irish, Doris Wilkins, Kathy Koch, not shown Margie Weinacht
Made by Grandmothers of GFA.
This is the second year for an up-to-date version of the traditional Maple Leaf Quilt that was
made for years by Greenleaf Friends Quilters. In the past a Maple Leaf quilt was made for
people going into the Mission Field as a reminder of ongoing prayer support from their
Greenleaf family. This quilt is a perfect size for a queen size bed. Its colors work well with
multiple color themes. Its care is as easy as putting it in the washer and drier. The batting is
wool which makes for a cooler wrap in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Fabric for this quilt is cotton batik, donated by Bev Chapman, Joy Lujan, Kathy Koch, Doris
Wilkins, Susan Ankeny, Devonne Hibbs, Margie Weinacht and Barb Irish.
Marmalade - 50 x 68 inches
This delightful quilt was made by Doreen Garrod and quilted by Barb Irish. The quilt top
boasts various hand appliqué and machine techniques--made to perfection. It is 100%
cotton, can be machine washed on delicate and medium dry. It is a perfect picnic quilt,
children’s room quilt, for the chair in the kitchen or for where ever brightening any room with
color and joy.
Springtime - 56 x 65 inches
This colorful spring time quilt was made by Mary Nicks from Bakersfield,
California. (She is the great aunt of the Dixon family.) The colors are perfect for
brightening up any room, lap, table, bed/bedroom or even picnics. It is 100%
cotton made with high quality fabrics. It can be machine washed and tossed
into the drier on medium.
Sweet Baby - 26 x 31 inches
This is a perfect quilt for any baby. It is made with high quality flannel, making it
oh so soft and warm. It is 100% cotton and can be washed and dried with ease.
Made by Mary Nicks from Bakersfield, California.
Tonga Nature - 91 X 102 Inches
Tonga Nature is a pattern from “Wing and a Prayer” designs by Jenny Flotz and Toni
Kay Steere. The quilt was made and quilted by Mary Nicks from Bakersfield,
California. (She is the great aunt of the Dixon family.) It is comprised of high
quality Moda and RJR fabrics and is 100% cotton. This is a quilt that will make
any bedroom sparkle, coming with two matching pillow cases, increasing its size
to accommodate a queen or king mattress.
Retro - 49 x 49 inches
This retro lap-sized quilt is comprised of 9 patch blocks pieced together, some by hand
and some by machine, by Eileen Henry. Barb Irish assembled the blocks into a quilt
top, then machine quilted it. It will serve well as a lap quilt, a bed scarf or even as a
table topper. It can be washed on delicate in a front load washer and laid to dry.
Springtime Softness - 93 x 110 inches
This beautiful pastel quilt is 100% cotton with high quality fabric. It has beautiful floral
patterns in an array of colors making it a center piece for any bed. The size makes it
versatile for either a queen or king bed. It was made by Grandmothers of GFA.
Underground Railroad - 60 x 88 inches
Civil War Jubilee, Civil War Reunion and Civil War Crossing Fabric Lines by designer Barbara Brackman
"The history of the Underground Railroad has included many Quakers who helped aid
slaves in their escape to freedom in the North. There are stories told of the history
hidden in quilts, which were used to signal messages to runaway slaves. Certain quilt
blocks were possibly used as a code to guide the slaves to freedom and safety.
Whether part folklore and part history this Underground quilt is beautifully descriptive of
those messages and the rich stories of the pursuit of freedom by slaves yearning for a
better life." Fabrics selected and pieced by Ellen Morse and machine quilted by
Barbara Irish.
Rag Quilt - 63 x 81 inches
Perfect for your cabin, wall or for just curling up by the fire, this cozy warm flannel quilt
is 63 x 81" and incorporates rich woodsy colors in a pleasing flannel rag quilt structure.
Pieced and quilted by GFA alumni, Charlotte Lee Breshears,
this is a one of a kind feature for today's auction.
Friendship Sampler Senior
88 x 108 inches
Class Quilt
This sampler quilt uses the wonderfully rich and dynamic Greenleaf Friends Academy
school colors, black and red, in a beautiful display of a variety of quilt blocks, each one
unique. Lynda Taylor, wife of senior class advisor Larry Taylor, created this lovely
quilt in honor of each of the 2017 graduating class members, recognizing that each of
them is also a unique creation by God.