Ocean Waves Quilt Pattern History

Unfortunately little is known at this time about the quilt maker.

Ocean waves quilt pattern history. Through the years the pattern gained in popularity. History link ocean waves quilt guild inc. Is an educationally oriented guild which seeks to develop and expands its members quilting skills and knowledge through a variety of opportunities including. The ocean wave has been a popular pattern at various times and this mid nineteenth century quilt provides a competently rendered example.

I noticed it for the first time in denyse schmidt s book modern quilts traditional inspiration however her quilt in the book uses a 6 block so to get a 12 block you need to make four of the 6 blocks which is 48 half square triangles per block. Ocean waves quilts did not remain on the east coast but traveled westward with the migrating population. Make offer dazzling vintage 1870 s ocean waves antique quilt vibrant early fabrics. Ocean waves quilt guild inc.

Early american new england coastal living inspired the original ocean waves quilt pattern. In 1939 millie medaris s granddaughter donated this ocean wave pieced quilt. That block is called ocean waves and it is a traditional block from the mists of time. Many midwestern quilters made ocean waves quilts pioneers took them along on their westward journeys and the pattern eventually reached.

See more ideas about ocean waves quilt quilts ocean waves. As usual after a quilt finish it was time for photos. By the latter half of the 19th century the ocean waves pattern was a staple of the american quiltmaker s repertoire even on the vast plains and in mountain reaches where the ocean itself seemed little more than a traveler s tall tale.