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Laura Wheeler – Flower of Autumn Quilt Pattern

Posted on July 6, 2011July 27, 2015 by Martha

Recently, I purchased a couple of groups of 1930s Dresden Plate blocks in various stages of completion.   As usual with these old blocks, the muslin fabric is discolored, but all of the print pieces are in good condition.  Because I’ve made several Dresden Plate and Grandmother’s Fan type quilts, I really wanted to try something a little different with these pieces.

While I was looking through my old newspaper clippings, I found this pretty Laura Wheeler pattern that I think will work nicely.  My plan is to take the blocks apart, soak the individual pieces, then starch and re-cut them with my new templates.  It would be wonderful to find a vintage green print for the leaves and stems, but if I can’t, I’ll substitute a reproduction print or a vintage solid green.  My block pattern is 7″ finished, which is the the largest size I could draft and still accommodate the size of my quilt pieces.

7 thoughts on “Laura Wheeler – Flower of Autumn Quilt Pattern”

  1. Jan says:
    July 6, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    What a great find! I can’t wait to see the new block!

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  2. Chris Jurd says:
    July 6, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    Absolutely beautiful Martha and the block is just perfect for repurposing your lovely dresdens.
    Can’t wait to see the end result.

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  3. Ann Champion says:
    July 7, 2011 at 6:13 am

    What a fun pattern! It has an art deco look to it? I look forward to seeing the transformation of the Dresden plates into something very special. 🙂

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  4. Renee Wheeler says:
    July 7, 2011 at 6:33 am

    I can’t imagine having the patience to do what you are doing on this project. You go girl!

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  5. Pratima says:
    July 7, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    The yellow makes these Dresdens so sunny and wonderful! I’ve never seen this pattern before! I can’t wait to see your color version, Martha! It is going to be spectacular! Thank you for sharing the draft!

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  6. kathy says:
    September 24, 2011 at 7:01 am

    I just made a dresden plate block. love 1093’s repo I did the backgrond in lavender

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  7. Merry says:
    October 22, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Saw that you have a pattern by Laura Wheeler. I just bought some on e-bay a lot that had many plastic canvas items and patterns. Among the patterns was a old newspaper clipping of a Quilt pattern.
    The pattern is by Laura Wheeler. Four Leaf Clover, pattern 672.

    I’ve been on line looking for a possible place to purchase such an old pattern. I’ve found out that many of her patterns were done in the 1940’s.

    I would love to find this pattern. If you have any ideas where to look, I would be most grateful.

    Thank You.

    Reply

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