However, there were some quilting blocks named for a few First Ladies and their official residence.

• White House Rose
• White House Steps
• Dolly Madison’s Star
• Martha Washington’s Wreath
• Mrs. Cleveland’s Choice
• Aunt Martha’s Wild Rose (Would this, by some stretch of the imagination, be named for Martha Washington?
• Ladies’ Delight (I suppose this could be for all the First Ladies.)

There must be more patterns for the White House and the First Ladies.  I’ve only begun my research.

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White House & First Lady Quilting Blocks

Quilting in the White House

Did any of the presidents’ wives do needlework and quilting as a pastime?  Do we have any evidence of their work? I was wondering if any of my readers have come across quilts and needlework by the ladies and daughters of the White House.

 Incidentally, while researching for my book The Magic of Patchwork, I did discover that Dwight Eisenhower and his brother Milton helped their mother with quiltmaking when they were young boys.

 Those were the days when quilts were necessary bedding in many homes, so youngsters of all ages and sex had to pitch in and help, especially when there were a number of children in the household.

(Collectible eXchange White House Rose image at Amazon)

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Were Any First Ladies Quilters or Needleworkers in the White House?