Time Out for Turkey (and lefse)

I've just finished rolling out a double batch of lefse, the Scandinavian counterpart to a tortilla but made with potatoes.

It's a messy job, as you can see, but it's worth it if you've grown up with lefse for the holidays. Our family served it as a bread, with butter or plain with a meat such as Swedish meatballs rolled up in it or just dipped in the luscious gravy. Some use it as a dessert and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on (with the butter!)

What does this have to do with quilts? Hmmm. We could focus on the shape.
There are many wonderful quilts with circles; vintage and contemporary.

Dresden Plate c. 1930

Yo-Yo doll quilt
30's reproduction fabrics

Seen at the Houston show 2002:

Do you have any quilts with circles?

Turkeys Advised to 'Make Tracks' !

At least one turkey I know of did NOT get away - but we're talkin' quilts here and this seems like a good time to take a look at a particularly graphic classic quilt pattern called Turkey Tracks.

There are many variations as is true for most patterns!


Made by  Agusta Schelling, Nebraska c. 1920

From the collection of the International  Quilt Study Center

Indiana c. 1850

 

In memory of Jan 

One of my very favorite more contemporary versions was made by my friend, Jan.

She had a great sense of humor and since it took her so long to finish it she named it "The Slowest Turkey in Town.

I have much to be thankful for this year; a special note of gratitude to Sharon.

I hope you all have a wonderful day!