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This is a mini-project for Quebec Quilt Registry that pulls together quilts that simply include public notes. Some of these notes contain only technical or construction details, while others may add meaningful context to quilts in this collection, hinting at stories behind the quilts, makers, family, relationships, locations and time periods. Return to browse the database.


Registry Number: 5510
Pattern: Variation of Bridal wreath
Maker: Unknown
Year Made: 2020
It is possible that this quilt was acquired (won in a raffle?) by Ruth Tolhurst in Florida some time ago. It was displayed on the bannister and has acquired some light "stains". (1990's???)

Registry Number: 5696
Pattern: Cabane de bois rond
Maker: Inconnu (Inconnu)
Year Made:
La propriétaire a reçu cette courtepointe de sa mère qui est née en 1914. Elle fut élevée par sa "grand-mère". Elle ignore si elle l'a reçu de sa grandmère, i.e. entre 1914 et 1950. Alle a vécu à la compagne et par la suite dans un village de Massueville St-Aimé jusqu'en 1950 (entre Sorel & St. Hyacinthe). Nom de la mère Dolorès Dupré de Massueville. Nom da la grand-mère Mme Célina Laplante (nom de son épaux)

Registry Number: 5641
Pattern: Pinwheels
Maker: Louis Cousineau family member
Year Made: 2020
Flour sacks possibly from Louis's son Hervey Flour Mill. Possibly same maker as 5641. 2 of 2 exactly the same pattern and fabrics (larger).

Registry Number: 5729
Pattern: Hexagones - Jardin de Grand-mère
Maker: Danielle (Laval QC)
Year Made: 2018

Registry Number: 5658
Pattern: Jacob's Ladder
Maker: Unknown
Year Made:
Vintage top with new borders, backing and quilting, made in thanks for support from W.I. (West Island) Cancer Wellness Centre. February 2022. Pointe-Claire, QC. Top believed to be from Trois-Rivières, 50's, completed in Pointe-Claire QC 2022

Registry Number: 5667
Pattern: Carrés multicolores
Maker: Andréa (Salaberry de Valleyfield QC)
Year Made: 2022

Registry Number: 5673
Pattern: Summer Solstice
Maker: Lise (L'Île-Bizard QC)
Year Made: 2020

Registry Number: 5679
Pattern: Chevrons
Maker: Ginette (Terrebonne QC)
Year Made: 2021

Registry Number: 5796
Pattern: Signature Quilt
Maker: Huntingdon Women's Christian Temperance Union (Huntingdon QC)
Year Made: 1926
Previous owners: Mrs. Margery (Brims) Macfarlane (1926) Mr. & Mrs. David and Helen (Reid) Macfarlane (1928) - son of Mrs. Margery Macfarlane Mrs. Christina (Nina) McClatchie (1987) - sister of David and daughter of Mrs. Margery Macfarlane Mrs. Jean McClatchie Thompson - daughter of Mrs. Christine (Nina) McClatchie. Mrs. Agnes Paul of Garden City in Huntingdon, Québec repaired the frayed bindings (year unknown).

Registry Number: 5797
Pattern: Crazy Quilt
Maker: Unknown
Year Made: 1876
Previous owners: Robert Isaac Hendershott III (1921-1997) Robert Isaac Hendershott II (1891-1959) Robert Isaac Hendershott I (1850-1929) Ribbon identifying "Centennial 1776-1876, Philadelphie, USA" incorporated into quilt.

Registry Number: 5797
Pattern: Crazy Quilt
Maker: Unknown
Year Made: 1876
Previous owners: Robert Isaac Hendershott III (1921-1997) Robert Isaac Hendershott II (1891-1959) Robert Isaac Hendershott I (1850-1929) Ribbon identifying "Centennial 1776-1876, Philadelphie, USA" incorporated into quilt.

Registry Number: 5798
Pattern: "Round Robin"
Maker: Pauline (Mont-Saint-Grégoire QC)
Year Made: 2019
En souvenir de Madame Pauline Bessette. J'ai confectionnée une courtepointe "Confort-Réconfort" en utilisant le centre de 26 po x 36 po. qui avait été fait par cette dame. Ce centre avait été cousu et appliqué entièrement par elle. Lise Godon.

Registry Number: 5639
Pattern: Double windmill Variation with pieced sails (pieced patches) to create an octagon
Maker: Louis Cousineau family member
Year Made: 2020
Flower Sacks from possibly Louis's son Hervey Flour Mill. Possibly same maker as 5640 and 5641.

Registry Number: 5104
Pattern: Crazy Patch
Maker: Unknown
Year Made: 2020
Made by Janet Fraser's grandmother - personal details unknown

Registry Number: 5640
Pattern: Pinwheels
Maker: Louis Cousineau family member
Year Made: 2020
Flour sacks possibly from Louis's son Hervey Flour Mill. Possibly same maker as 5639. 1 of 2 exactly the same pattern and fabrics (smaller) same maker as 5641.

Registry Number: 6026
Pattern: Giant Dahlia
Maker: Margaret Jean (Sherbrooke QC)
Year Made: 2020
Registered in Sherbrooke 30 October 2023.

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