Jefferson City, Missouri was laid out by Daniel Morgan Boone, the son of the famous frontiersman. It was named for U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, and was incorporated in 1825. At that time, the town had thirty-one families, a general store, a hotel, and a few other buildings. It was built along the Missouri River and was … Continue reading Jefferson City – A History
Hello! It’s Amanda, aka Jedi Craft Girl, hanging out with Penny Rose Fabrics today! I’m happy to share this delicious little quilt called Strawberry Jam. Living in Southern California, it’s strawberry season all year round! This quilt reminds me of fun times spent in the kitchen making popovers, biscuits, rolls, and anything else we could … Continue reading Project Design Team Thursday ~ Strawberry Jam Quilt
We have looked at feedsack fabrics before. The popularity rose during WWII when fabrics became scarce, and it was also an inexpensive way to clothe the family during the Depression. The sugar and flour companies caught on, and used the prints as a marketing tool. Today, let’s take a look at different styles of feedsack … Continue reading My Pretty Floral Dress Was Once a Bag of Flour
1930’s and 1940’s kitchens usually had a small window over the sink with ruffled curtains. The table cloth was probably brightly printed and ironed beautifully, and the lady of the house probably had a few aprons. One of the motifs for all these kitchen linens was the happy strawberry. Here are a few examples of … Continue reading Vintage Strawberry Kitchens