I’d seen quilts made out of fancy handkerchiefs but I’d never seen a quilt with lace on it, so I don’t know where I came up with the idea of adding a strip of lace to each fan for a Victorian Fans quilt.
It was pieced (by hand) by my local quilting group, the Great Iowa Quilt Factory, in 1988. I quilted it by hand in 1991 and 1992, taking time to enjoy the process.
1993 – Victorian Fans was displayed at Hoyt Sherman Place in their Quilt Extravaganza IV, it won a red ribbon (second place) at the Iowa State Fair, and was part of a quilt show at the Stuart Care Center.
1996- The pink fans quilt was displayed at the Des Moines Convention Center during the National Evangelical Free Church Conference.
I sure hope that Granddaughter Kate will treasure this one someday!
Gorgeous, Joy! 🥰❤️🥰
Thanks, Vicki!
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I’m sure Kate will love it!!
I sure hope so!
What a lucky girl your granddaughter is to eventually get this quit. It is gorgeous.
Thank you, Darlene!
Absolutely beautiful
Thanks, Hoang!
Absolutely gorgeous Joy! As a member of the Great Iowa Quilt Factory, I remember stitching some of these blocks. I loved the pattern so much that I chose this pattern for twin quilts for my daughters. Thanks for the inspiration. 😊💕
Oh, thank you, Kathy!
Beautiful work!
Thanks, Dennis!
Beautiful, Joy.
Thanks, John!
What a beautiful quilt! It makes the bed look so inviting.
Thank you, Liz
You’re welcome, Joy.
That is a beautiful quilt and great work. It is a treasure.
Thanks, Quilter Andrew!
Beautiful quilt!
Thank you, Linda!
That is SO nice and pretty, Joy! It’s wonderful that made a quilt for your granddaughter. Kate will love it, I think.
Thanks, Tim!
You’re welcome, Joy. My wife makes quilts now, for the grandkids.
Lucky grandkids.
Gorgeous, Joy! 💕
Thank you, Lauren!
The symmetry of your Victorian Fans quilt is so pleasing to the eye. It’s beautiful. Lucky Kate! 🙂
Nancy, thank you.