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[ 240JT ] Quilt Style: Patchwork, Mosaic, Rectangle
Owner: Jan Tregoweth  -  Country/Place Created: AUSTRALIA SA -  Date: 1941 - 1970
Story of Quilt: "The quilt was made because "We were young, money was short and it seemed to be an economical way to make a floor covering for my boys to play." [JT] The tailors' samples came from a friend Jan was working with. Although..."

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[ 271IB ] Quilt Style: Patchwork, Mosaic, Rectangle
Owner: Ida Blenkiron  -  Country/Place Created: AUSTRALIA SA -  Date: 1921 - 1940
Story of Quilt: "Ida remembers several pieces of material coming from dresses she wore at Silver Vale school picnic (around 1937). The pink/white stripe pieces came from a dress Ida made completely by hand when she was in Grade 5. It won 2nd prize at..."

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[ 374GS ] Quilt Style: Patchwork, Pieced Random
Owner: Glenis Steel  -  Country/Place Created: AUSTRALIA NSW -  Date: 1941 - 1970
Quilt History: "The quilt was made by Mr. Reginald Tilley who was an upholsterer of Bexley North NSW. It was made in the 1950s. "Mr. Tilley was a family friend and made the quilt for my bed, as a teenager. It proved to be warm and practical. ..."

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