Quilt number:

310BE

Owner:

Beverley Edmonds

Location:

QLD South West

Maker:

Agnes Emma Vonhoff

Country/Place where quilt was made: 

AUSTRALIA QLD

Date:

1941 - 1970

Description:

Patchwork quilt made from Suffolk Puffs in bright and pastel colours in cotton, cotton polyester blend and satin. Patches are a mixture of dark and light prints, set in groups of 4 patches. No lining or backing. Hand sewn. Written in ink on the back of the quilt: "Made by Agnes Emma Vonhoff for G.daughter Beverly Edmond". 2050mm x 1480mm

General Pattern:

Patchwork, Suffolk Puff

Quilt History:

Made by Agnes Emma Vonhoff (born Schultz) in 1967, Toowoomba (Queensland). Agnes was born 1897 in Goombungle, Queensland, and died 1976 in Toowoomba Queensland. Made for her grand-daughter, Beverly Edmonds, who owns the quilt.

Story of Quilt:

Her grand-daughter Beverly Edmonds, asked Agnes to make a suffolk puff quilt; the negotiated price was $25.00. "Emma was not a sewer. Fabric pieces supplied by Beverly Edmonds. Clothing was made by the local dressmaker. Emma managed mending etc activities associated with farm life. She was a great cook!"