Prized Quilts: The Omaha World Herald Quilt Contests - Tapa blanda

Prized Quilts; The Omaha World-Herald Quilt Contests. From 1931 to 1940, the Omaha World-Herald encouraged readers to make quilts from patterns published in the paper and then enter them to be exhibited and judged at local department stores. Quilts came by the hundreds, and viewers came by the thousands. It was the Great Depression, and valuable prizes, such as furniture, refrigerators, bicycles and linens, enticed people of all ages to enter. Whether you enjoy patchwork, foundation piecing or applique, you can craft your very own prized quilt. 96 pages. More Info: KANSAS CITY STAR-Prized Quilts. Prized Quilts, The Omaha World- Herald Quilt Contests. From 1931 to 1940, the Omaha World-Herald encouraged readers to make quilts from patterns published in the paper and then enter them to be exhibited and judged at local department stores. Quilts came by the hundreds, and viewers came by the thousands. It was the Great Depression, and valuable prizes, such as furniture, refrigerators, bicycles and linens, enticed people of all ages to enter. Whether you enjoy patchwork, foundation piecing or applique, you can craft your very own prized quilt. Author: Donna di Natale. Softcover, 96 pages. Published 2013. Made in USA.