Jinny Beyer: Master Quilter

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Master quilter Jinny Beyer next to the medallion quilt that won the Great American Quilt Contest.
Master quilter Jinny Beyer next to the medallion quilt that won the Great American Quilt Contest.
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The paper-folding technique Jinny has developed to obtain her patterns is particularly useful in drafting hard-to-size blocks for clothing.
The paper-folding technique Jinny has developed to obtain her patterns is particularly useful in drafting hard-to-size blocks for clothing.
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Beyer quilts her tops on a traditional wooden frame. 
Beyer quilts her tops on a traditional wooden frame. 
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Jinny Beyer displays some of her earlier work.
Jinny Beyer displays some of her earlier work.
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"Repeat stripe" fabric creates optical illusions and borders.
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The right side of the diagram shows the
The right side of the diagram shows the "flower basket" pattern. The left side shows how this pattern can be broken down into smaller squares and triangles that are easy to work with.

Over the past few years there has been a real rebirth of
interest in traditional North American crafts. Part of the
reason for this handiwork renaissance, perhaps, is that
people today yearn for the satisfaction that comes from

  • Published on Nov 1, 1981
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