Quilt number:

316MM

Owner:

Bill & Barbara Meynink

Location:

QLD South West

Maker:

Jane Ellen Meynink

Country/Place where quilt was made: 

AUSTRALIA QLD

Date:

1941 - 1970

Description:

Patchwork quilt made from brightly coloured printed cotton fabrics in hexagon patches hand sewn together in rosettes, and stitched by machine onto a border of bright teal blue fabric. Fabric scraps for the patchwork were donated from friends. No padding. Backing is polished cotton curtain lining. 2312 x 1969mm

General Pattern:

Patchwork, Mosaic, Hexagon

Quilt History:

Made by Jane Ellen Meynink (born Crothers, 1894-1983) in Brisbane (Queensland) who began quilting in her retirement aged 70. Made before 1965 for her grand-daughter Margaret Stuart Meynink (born Easton), before she married. Now owned by Bill and Barbara Meynink. This is the 2nd of 6 quilts made by Jane.

Story of Quilt:

Jane Ellen Meynink was an accomplished needlewoman, doing fancywork and tapestry. She was also a good cook. The aspect of her work which Jane Ellen really enjoyed was the donation of fabrics by friends, as she enjoyed the donors' visits. "This quilt was made as a single bedcover. For Margie's marriage the quilt was extended in all directions for use on the double bed." [Barbara Meynink]