History of the Dear Jane Quilt

June 2017 -- Quilter Jeannie Sanchez of Boonville MO shares some of the history behind her latest quilting challenge "Dear Jane."

[tsunamis]

So glad you finished your quilt. I am up to hand sewing the binding. I chose scallops too. This quilt got started, then put away as I didn’t have the knowledge to make some of the blocks. Ten years later I pulled it out again and completed it in 2020. My husband got sick and passed away and although my DJ was pinned on the long arm I didn’t have the mojo to quilt it. Then I found that I had cancer and that has been an ongoing battle. I got secondary bone cancer in my left arm which impacted on my ability to do some things. My friend took my DJ and quilted it for me so now it’s up to me to get the binding finished and put a hanging sleeve on it. Another dear friend cut the bias binding and sewed it together for me. Thank you dear friends.

[SewTexas]

I was lucky enough to hear Brenda do a lecture at our quilt group. I loved the story that Brenda went to Jan'es grave and found that the headstone was crumbling and she was able to collect enough money from "quilters" to purchase a new headstone for Jane Stickle. Wonderful story.

[meacadwell]

I just found this video and am enamored with this quilt! You did an OUTSTANDING version of it!!!! (I can't give you enough exclamation points!)

Out of all the blocks in this quilt:
- Which one is your favorite?
- Which one gave you the most trouble?
- Which one would you not ever willingly do again?

[anaesturoelejaldeperso]

So interesting. Thanks for the uploading of the conference.

[juliemccall]

What an amazing quilt, and congratulations on finishing it. Jame would either be proud, or think anyone who makes one is crazy!

[lightowl]

What a beautiful quilt! I saw a Dear Jane at a quilt show a couple years ago. I had never seen one before. It was amazing to see up close. The quilter had her planning binder there too.

[anamariacamposguevara]

Thanks sharing this interesting history of this stunning quilt!

[cynrest]

Lovely presentation. My poor DJ has been languishing in a box for a long time. Your wonderful lecture has reignited my desire to work on and finish my Dear Jane. Thank you.

[RianneDoller]

Congratulations on finishing! Also really enjoyed your talk

[elenavillamon]

Preciosa, extraordinaria, felicidades por su excelente trabajo 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[lindaallinder]

I just found this as I have recently been very intrigued by the Dear Jane Quilt! I think I’m going to give it a try! 🤞🤞 You had a wonderful presentation!

[angiemorris]

Thank you! That was so interesting! And beautiful!!!!

[christinevanzyl]

Very interesting ❤ the work done then. No fancy machines then either!

[Shelekele]

Just beautiful, how was the mama dear Jane located / donated?

[susankuhlman]

The quilt is displayed sometimes in May where there is a local quilt festival. I saw it and it was displayed in an upstairs room with a light shining on it. I was horrified that it was not under more security! Ugh. The museum also has a nice collection of Grandma Moses paintings.

[ccjc]

I’ve just started my DearJane, after I stopped 4 years ago….so I’m trying to find helpful ideas. Thanks for your time

[maryannedaugherty]

I bought the Dear Jane book 2yrs ago thinking I'd give it a try. I said a emphatic NO when I saw all the blocks were a mere 6"! So many tiny pieces! I admire your fortitude and dedication to making such an amazing replica. Did you piece it by hand? It is truly the most awesome quilt I've ever seen. Would love to see the original. Thanks for sharing! 💖

[victoriapaetow]

I’m having trouble founding red color fabrics, to make the blocks. Any advice, clues, … thank you so much.

[pamweeks]

The first question asks where Jane Stickle got her fabric. We've done more research and have learned that Jane was an invalid at the time she made the quilt. The pieces are small, and could have come from her scrap bag, and she could have swapped with neighbors.

[jbbuhawe]

Wooooah.. Thanks for that informative video