Designs Still Worth Doing: Rhymeland

 

One of the most endearing designs for children that Ruby created was "Rhymeland" published in 1935.

The characters on the quilt are some of the most charming patterns Ruby created; the children are chubby cheeked and most are adorable.  The designs are unquestionably still worth doing.

circa 1935 quilt close-up

 

The quilting motif was of a whimsical baby goose.  To be honest, I don't think I've ever seen the quilt without this quilting design:

I've chosen two Rhymeland patterns to make wall hangings.  The first was meant to be a gift for my sister-aunt who loves tea and loves cheerful fabrics.  She'll finally get it now that I've retired the program.

Another project I made was a wall hanging for all the baby showers that happened in our family a few years ago.  All the 20-somethings seemed to be having kids and since lots of them like the color grey, I used a grey themed fabric.

There are other patterns from this series that I hope to use some day.  Like the Rain Go Away motif.

Also love the Twinkle Star design:

This was a very popular pattern and the series ran in a number of states and territories (like Hawaii).  Multiple contest were sponsored by newspapers.  In Paducah, Kentucky, quilters competed for prizes of five, three and two dollars.  Over in New Jersey, winners earned twenty-five, fifteen, and ten dollars.

Do you like this pattern?

Have a safe and happy day!