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If you can't find the patterns you're looking for on our website, let us know. If we don't have it in our family archives, we'll post your request in our Treasure Hunt section.
We invite you to share comments and ideas, ask questions, and send photos of your finished RSM projects. |
McKIM STUDIOS WISH LIST
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It's very possible you have patterns we don't have. We would like to offer you a trade, giving each other something we don't already have. Even though we're family, unfortunately we don't have everything Grammy's ever done.
To start with, we would like to have copies of original patterns for:
• Persian Monograms - complete set
• Animal Alphabet - Letters "Y" and "Z"
If you're interested in a trade, just send us a list of RSM patterns you have, and if we don't have them in our archives, we'll trade you with a comparable item from our website or family archives! |
DONATIONS
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I asked our subscribers for help in rounding out our Colonial History and American Ships pattern series for Special Requests. BRENDA Y. from LAKE OSWEGO, OR and her friend DIANNA H. from TIGARD, OR were quick to enthusiastlcly respond. Many thanks to you both!
PEGGY SNEERINGER of WILMINGTON, DE sent us a CD full of vintage quilt patterns, including many Ruby Short McKim designs. We're still going through them to catalog her generous donation before we send them on to the Historical Society. THANK YOU!
From ROSE MARIE WERNER of DUNDAS, MN—You can keep the material I sent you on the Wild Rose pattern…please give credit to VICTORIA MILLER [of NORTHFIELD, MN] who is the friend who found the pattern and made the sample.
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PEGGY SNEERINGER of WILMINGTON, DE sent us a CD full of vintage quilt patterns, including many Ruby Short McKim designs. We're still going through them to catalog her generous donation before we send them on to the Historical Society. Thank you!
Many, many thanks to SHIRLEY McELDERRY of OTTUMWA, IA for her generous donation! She sent us 11 lbs. of Ruby Short McKim memorabilia - catalogs, original clippings, copies of original clippings - the list is endless! The Hisorical Society will be thrilled to add these items to the "Ruby Short McKim Collection". |
LINKS
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• AMERICAN QUILT STUDY GROUP •
The American Quilt Study Group is a non-profit quilt research organization with over 1,000 members in the U.S. and abroad. Members of the American Quilt Study Group participate in the effort to preserve quilt heritage through our various publications, extensive research library, yearly seminar and membership contacts. Membership is comprised of traditional and contemporary quilt artists, quilt lovers, historians, researchers, collectors, dealers, folklorists, authors, museum curators, quilt appraisers, and students of women's studies.
• JACKSON COUNTY (MISSOURI) HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHIVES •
The Jackson County Historical Society began actively assembling a more comprehensive collection of materials focusing on women's history in 1997. Specifically, the Society began soliciting archival materials of individual women and women's organizations in order to preserve and make available primary source material on the women of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The project initiated after research revealed that the contributions of women to the development of American culture and its institutions had not been adequately included in most history accounts. Further, what has been retained is in fragmented locations, and not easily accessible to the public.
• QUILTER'S HALL OF FAME •
Founded in 1979 by Hazel Carter, The Quilter's Hall of Fame (QHF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the world of quilting. The QHF has a permanent home located in Marie Webster's colonial revival house, 926 South Washington Street, Marion, Indiana, where she lived from 1902 to 1942.
• QUILT HISTORY •
The Quilt History list was created to provide a forum for people around the world who are interested in antique quilts and related textiles to discuss the historical aspects of quilting. We discuss all aspects of antique quilts - fabrics, design, color, etc. - as well as the stories behind them. We also share our experiences with the more practical aspect of antique quilts - finding, washing, researching, restoring and even reproducing.
• QUILTED IN CLAY •
Explore our originally designed jewelry and accessories for yourself or almost anyone on your gift list. Inspired by classic quilting blocks, you’ll find artful creations made by hand into earrings, brooches, pendants, and more. Each piece is created from FIMO polymer clay using caning techniques with custom color mixes. That means each design is always one-of-a-kind.
NEW!!! Ruby S. McKim Limited Edition Designs - Presenting a series of four Limited Edition Quilt Block designs recreated as polymer clay jewelry.
• RUBY'S LEGACY •
By Christina Fullerton Jones • Eldest Granddaughter of Ruby Short McKim
Adaptations of numerous RSM quilt patterns, offered as cross-stitch designs for today's needle worker. They are as charming 90 years later as when they first were offered as simple outline stitching or appliqué. |
QUILT SHOWS
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NAUVOO QUILT FESTIVAL • July 11 & 12, 2008 • 10am to 6pm both days.
Come and “Discover Your Inner Fabric” at the 1st Annual Nauvoo Quilt Festival in Nauvoo, Illinois!
Held at the Nauvoo Elementary School. This gathering of quilters and exhibitors is destined to be one of the finest events. We are planning for many, many quilts to be on display throughout the Festival's two days. For all the festival information, please visit www.NauvooQuiltFestival.com |
March, 2007 • Courtesy of MELINDA CROWLEY of Long Beach, WA
I told you earlier that our guild was doing a special on Ruby McKim quilts at our annual quilt show in March. We have 108 quilts registered, of which 17 are Ruby McKim designs. I will be sending information in to our local papers to advertise the show.
We are going to have a separate area of Ruby's quilts. I was planning to have information about your Grandmother on a easel in the area of her quilts. There will also be a glass case which will have old newsprint patterns, her catalog and book. I have an unfinished Farm Life quilt that I plan to drape in the case along with some embroidered quilt blocks.
The quilt show is March 16, 17, & 18, I hope I can get some good pictures for you.
[ READ THE ARTICLE ] About the Quilt Show in Ilwaco, WA (opens in a new window)
[ VIEW THE PHOTOS ] Of RSM featured at the Quilt Show in Ilwaco, WA (opens in a new window) |
TREASURE HUNT
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December 2/3, 2007
I found my mother's quilts she started over 70 years ago and am going to try and finish them. I wonder if you know the name of this block.
Hoping to put my mother's 70 year old work to the quilt she intended. I found one that resembled it called a 4 Patch Daddy's Tie, the coloring was different but same shapes.
Thanks,
Shirley F. • Omaha, NE
MMT—We couldn't find this pattern in our archives. Can you help us identify it?
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June 5, 2007
I was very happy to find the McKim Studio site & your email address. I have an embroidered baby quilt that I am trying to find out if the patterns are Ruby Short McKim patterns. Can you help me? I would be glad to send a picture, etc. to help identify the nursery rhyme patterns. I would be forever grateful!
Sincerely,
Pat H. • Clinton, MO
MMT—One of Pat's quilts is a Peter Pan Quilt, the other redwork quilt is not a RSM design - Can you help us identify it?
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April 30, 2007
Do you have any records of Ruby McKim doing a quilt of "mammy" figures? Several years ago on ebay someone offered a Ruby McKim design for "mammy" potholders. Unfortunately, I did not get the bid. They looked very much like some patterns that have have surfaced on several quilts.
Kathe L. |
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