"Pine Cone Log Cabin" Quilt

"Cabin in the Woods" Wall Quilt

"Friendship Album" Quilt

"Rocky Mountain Pass" Pillow

"Ohio Star" Quilt

"Gathering Flowers" Wall Quilt

 

"I write this under a vast and brilliant night sky, huddled around a crackling campfire with one of grandmothers' quilts around my shoulders. It gives me such comfort to feel close to her these days. Today we could see the waiting mountains in the distance as we drove the wagons further West. Please pray for us and our safe passage."

Inspired by stories from diaries and a reaccuring dream, Terry Clothier Thompson’s new collection of quilt patterns brings the spirit of the Oregon Trail to life. “Conestoga Quilts” has 6 projects to inspire you. Original designs by Terry include “Gathering Flowers Wall Quilt”, “Rocky Mountain Pass Pillow”, “Pine Cone Log Cabin “ quilt, and “Cabin in the Woods.” Two antique quilts round out the collection: “Ohio Star” quilt and “Friendship Album” quilt. “Cabin in the Woods” was made for beginners. Easy traditional patterns for this wall quilt guarantee first time success. “Pine Cone Log Cabin” is perfect for the quilters next step in quiltmaking, using a rotary cutting method and quick machine piecing. “Gathering Flowers”, a very small quilt, combines applique and piecework . “Rocky Mountain Pass” uses wool appliques to create a picture of covered wagons on the Oregon Trail traveling thru the Great Plains and into the mountains to California or Oregon. Read the history of the vintage quilts “Ohio Star” and the”Friendship Album”, both playing an important role in the westward migration.