Dorothy Ragland was wondering where her quilt was, so in March 2011 the missing quilt was posted on this website. She had entered her 30″ by 30″ quilt into the Keepsake Quilting’s “Home Sweet Home” contest in 2008. It was supposed to be returned to her in October, but she never received it. They kept saying they were late, but would send it soon. In February 2009, they said they … Continue reading
Muriel D. Fitzgerald Jones is asking for help locating a crazy patch quilt top that was given to her by her mother sometime between 1978-1980. Her mother brought it to Souderton, Pennsylvania between 1980-1985 where she knew someone who could replace a few torn fabrics. At the time, Muriel was unaware that her mother was in the beginning stages of dementia. Now no one knows if the quilt top was … Continue reading
Marla Hayes is hoping to recover a Noah’s Ark baby quilt. It was last seen in Des Moines, Iowa on May 1, 2009. Her daughter was hospitalized at Blank Children’s Hospital for several days and no one realized the quilt was missing until May 6 when she was readmitted and they could not find the “blankie” to bring with them. Marla called the hospital and their security department several times … Continue reading
Melissa Bair is looking for a baby quilt that Cathy Smith made for Johnny Bair. It was made from a pastel blue, green, and beige teddy bear panel. The three teddy bears are made out of plush fabric and the quilt has the name “Johnny” embroidered in the center. It is about 36″ by 48″, and it is signed on the back of a solid square. This quilt was last … Continue reading
In January 2010, Kimberly Einmo had reported that her quilt, "Charming Circles," was stolen. It was one of several quilts that were passed around at the Scrap and Sew Open House Event in Lutz, Florida. There were about fifty people in attendance and the store did not have security cameras, so there is no way to know who might have taken it. On June 3, 2010, Kimberly wrote,"I’m very happy … Continue reading
Dilly Jauncey hopes to recover her quilt that was stolen from the laundry of the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management in United Arab Emirates, Dubai in August 2009. This is a sampler quilt using traditional designs including Drunkard’s Path, Courthouse Steps, Flying Geese, Arrowheads, and Log Cabin. It is a large, single bed size. The main colors are pink, green, and cream. The backing is full floral which matches the … Continue reading
In 2005 Liz Bacom made a quilt for her son, Greg, who is in the Marines. When he moved from Okinawa to Californina in 2007, this quilt never arrived with his household goods. The twin size quilt is mostly teal blues and creams. Bald eagles are fussy cut for all the blocks. It is machine pieced and machine quilted. There is a label hand-sewn to the back that says, “Where … Continue reading
During July 2002, Janei Brockhausen’s house in Zondereinde, (Setaria) South Africa was broken into. Among the stolen items was her quilt, Seasons of a Woman’s Life. Another homemade quilt and a lot of winter clothing were stolen at the same time. Seasons of a Woman’s Life is an original design featuring four seasonal blocks. One has a basket with applique flowers. One has a boat with sunflowers on a sea. … Continue reading
In 2002 Debbie Scrooby of Port Elizabeth, South Africa made this original, appliqued wall hanging depicting a lighthouse at night. The quilt was last seen in March 2002 in Eaton, Western Australia. It was lost during shipment between Australia and South Africa. This quilted wall hanging is about 30″ by 30″. The main colors are navy, red, grey and yellow-green. the background fabric is navy sprinkled with gold stars. It … Continue reading
