Dear Jane | Checker News Blog

Come join the celebration of the 25th Anniversary edition of Dear Jane! Whether you have made The Jane A. Stickle Quilt or are ready to make your first block, there’s something new in this book for you.

The author, Brenda Manges Papadakis, delves into history, women’s rights, and the Civil War through her emotional letters to Jane A. Stickle. You’ll draw inspiration from and have admiration for the collection of eighteen unique quilts, all influenced by Jane’s 1863 geometric wonder.

This new edition of Dear Jane has tested and updated patterns. It has never been easier to make your own Dear Jane quilt.

Perhaps you have seen some of the thousands of Dear Jane quilts on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook and want to create your very own. Brenda always says, “Everyone comes to Jane in their own time.” Your time is now! Connect with the global community of Janiacs and get started on your own Dear Jane masterpiece today!

The book is due to arrive in October so place your orders now. This combo would be a great gift for the holidays!

For those of you who are not familiar with the Jane A. Stickle quilt, it was originally made during the Civil War – 1863 and is signed by the maker. Not only is it signed, she also stated that the quilt contains 5,602 pieces! The center is pieced from 169 – four and a half inch finished blocks. The border is created from 56 pieced triangles for a total of 225 different blocks.

Brenda Papadakis has drawn the blocks and included them all in her Dear Jane book – a quilt which is on the bucket list for many experienced quilters! Now, Jackie Apessos of Lake View Primitives is creating beautiful kits out of hand-dyed wool. There are individual kits for each row, the borders, corners, and even a completer kit. Each kit includes an ample supply of wool and floss needed to complete the blocks or triangles.