Thank you muchly Ms. Roberta!! Now I don't feel like such a dunce. I asked DH (who knows nothing aobut quilting, except not to interrupt me when I am muttering to a stack of fabric and to BE HONEST when opinions are asked) and we came up with the theory that they were inspired by quilts found in and around the Baltimore area......guess I'm more quilt-smart than I thought.
Thanks again!!
LArisa
Roberta Zollner wrote:
According to Elly S.'s "Spoken Without a Word", album is a classification of
> themed quilts, where the different blocks all harmonize with the theme. They
> are often made by different people and designed to be a presentation gift,
> e.g. for a bride. The most famous applique album quilts came from the
> Baltimore area in the 1840-1850's. They were given a distinct name because
> of superior artistry and the great number of quilts produced. So
> technically, I suppose, nobody could make a genuine "Baltimore Album Quilt"
> any more, only a copy inspired by the period.
> Roberta in D
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>>OKay, I may be a little behind in all of this quilting stuff, but I have
>>a question that I really need answered.
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>>Why do they call it "Baltimore Album" or "Baltimore blocks"......I so so
>>confused! Having be born in Baltimore and lived in the area for a great
>>part of my life, I would really like an answer to this.
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>>I am trying to decided if I want to make one, but I would like
>>clarification before I start so that I could write it down and include
>>it with the quilt.
>>
>>Thanks bunches!!!!
>>
>>Larisa
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