Lemoyne Star Coincidence??

Have you ever made a Lemoyne Star quilt?

The Lemoyne Star is a classic patchwork quilt pattern with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. It is characterized by its intricate design featuring diamond-shaped pieces arranged to form a star with eight points.

I have a quilt that my Grandmother made using the Lemoyne Star block……

Check out this post if you want to learn more about this quilt and it’s maker…..

An OLD Lemoyne Star

So, what has made me think of this quilt now……

While I was at the gym, and watching YouTube videos as I exercised, this is what I saw…..

Am I wrong, or does the quilt in the background not look EXACTLY like the one that my Grandmother made??

Since printed patterns and pattern books were not prevalent back in the 1940’s and 1950’s, my assumption is that the pattern appeared in the Kansas City Star newspaper. 

Have you heard of it??

The Kansas City Star began featuring quilt block patterns in its weekly “Women’s Page” in the 1920s. These patterns were typically accompanied by detailed instructions and illustrations, making them accessible to quilters of varying skill levels.

What made the Kansas City Star’s publication of quilt patterns significant was its broad readership and influence. The newspaper’s circulation extended beyond its local area, reaching rural communities across the United States. As a result, the published quilt patterns became widely known and cherished by quilters throughout the country.

The Lemoyne Star pattern, in particular, gained popularity through its inclusion in the Kansas City Star. Quilters appreciated the geometric precision and visual appeal, and many sought to recreate it in their own quilts.

I am guessing that my Grandmother and the maker of this other quilt both used the pattern in the KCS for their respective quilts……

HOW COOL IS THAT!!

So, now I want to make one just like it. Whose with me?

And, for full disclosure…. much of the research for this post was done with ChatGPT!

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