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Minnie's Picnic

Designed and Made by Penelope Tucker

San Jose, California, quiltmaker Penelope Tucker loves vintage quilts. She was inspired to make her own version of a 1910 British quilt using 1930s reproduction fabrics. On a more recent historical note, the applique motifs Penelope used were designed by Julia Spidell for a quilt called Peace Baskets. Julia's quilt was presented in 1988 to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and his wife, Raisa, by President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan. Minnie's Picnic was machine quilted by Pamela Uhlig.

A kit is available for making this quilt from similar fabrics. The kit includes fabric for the quilt top, lining, and binding and retails for $65.00. Call the Fat Quarter Shop in Manchaca, Texas, toll free 866-826-2069, or visit www.FatQuarterShop.com and search for Minnie's Picnic.

This pattern appears in the June 2006 (#383) issue of Quilter's Newsletter Magazine. If that issue is no longer available at your local quilt store, check back issue availability and order online at www.villagequiltshoppe.com.

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