Dobson Farmhouse Quilts

Some of the Dobson's family quilts that I promised to share.

Colonial Rose Quilt (1850-1860)

This quilt is called Colonial Rose and was made between l850-1860 by Ida's husband, Ralph Dobson's, grandmother. The border fabric is French. The quilting on it is very fine. These photos were made at a quilt show. The speaker told me about the quilts and what vintage they were.

Colonial Rose quilt made at the Dobson farm by Uncle Ralph's Grandmother.

Closeup of the Colonial Rose appliquéd quilt showing more detail of the French border fabric.

These two quilts were also made by Uncle Ralph Dobson's Grandmother.The quilt on the left is Turkey Tracks, Wondering Foot, or Iris Leaf. The one on the right is know as String or Eight Point Star. The star points are made up of tiny strips piece together.

Two more quilts from Uncle Ralph Dobson's Grandmother:The quilt on the right in the photo below was made sometime between 1850-1860. It is known as the Dresden Plate. Ralph Dobson's Grandmother made it also.

The five quilts below were made by Ralph Dobson's mother, Elizabeth Jennings Dobson. From left to right, front row: Butterflies, Dutch Doll. Second row, left to right: Double Wedding Ring, one with the blue background is named either Wheel of Fortune, Wagon Wheels, or Baby Aster and the back row right is called Four Patch.

Five of Uncle Ralph's mother's quilts created at the Dobson Farm

Quilts were usually made in winter time in the 19th and early 20th Centuries because spring and summer activities on the farm and in the garden did not leave any time for quilting. I can imagine the ladies quilting by the fire on winter afternoons. These quilts are not on display at this time.