• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Pieced Brain

All about quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, free tutorials, quilting and crafting book reviews.

  • Start Here
  • Design a Quilt
  • Featured
  • Patterns
    • Patterns
    • Pattern Updates
    • Free Patterns
  • Tutorials
  • Programs & Workshops
  • Contact
  • Show Search
Hide Search

Primitive Beauties

By Denise Russell

Martingale - Primitive Style
Christmas preparations are winding down at my house. Nice or naughty, you will get gifts. The food will be simple, the lights are on, and so is the Holiday spirit. As I make plans for the holiday break, I will definitely make time for handwork…

Since I received the book Primitive Style, Folk-Art Quilts and Other Finery for review I have not stopped thinking about its beautiful projects and all the possibilities for making each one my own. The simplicity of the designs appeals to my crafty soul! Jenifer Gaston, a resident of West Virginia and long-time quilt and rug-hooking pattern designer, delights us with a bounty of woolly creations, taking us back to times when the choice to use simple stitches was dictated more by the speed with which an item needed to be put to use than by a design decision.

Jenifer walks us through what makes a design ‘primitive’, how to felt and fashion wool so it will look old, and helps us every step of the way with tips about stitching and finishing projects.

Don’t these look wonderful?

Martingale - Primitive Style

Martingale - Primitive Style

(Photos by Brent Kane for Martingale)

Her quilt designs are just as beautiful, evoking history with traditional blocks and textured fabrics. Primitive Style would be a perfect addition to your quilting library whether you already are a wool and primitive design lover or are just becoming one!

And this is my plan as I enjoy the snowy weather we are having here in Utah: I am thinking a mini quilt with blocks and applique on the borders using some of her designs can be started and finished during this break. I am going to dig through my stash and start selecting fabrics and wool colors.

In the meantime, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with good health, success, and tons of fabric fun!

Share This:

Share
Pin
Post
Print

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Get free quilt patterns and tutorials, as well as blocks and quilts designed exclusively for subscribers.

Find out what is trending in the quilting world and learn new techniques to take your quilting to the next level!

Primary Sidebar

Denise Russell

Hello, I’m Denise and I love to design and make quilts. You can also find me knitting, crocheting, and making other crafts. Join me!
  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS

Get free quilt patterns and tutorials, as well as blocks and quilts designed exclusively for subscribers.

Find out what is trending in the quilting world and learn new techniques to take your quilting to the next level!

My Patterns On ETSY!

Fantastic Sales! Click to Save!

Fat Quarter Shop Quilting Fabrics and Supplies
Lowest prices on the best yarn - guaranteed at knitpicks.com
Various Logos for Indygo Junction
300 X 250 banner

QuilterBlogs

Footer

Disclosure of Material Connection:

The links above and some of the links in my posts are affiliate links: if you click on the link and decide to purchase something, I may receive a commission. I often receive books from publishers so I can review them on my blog and, at times, I may receive products to use and write about my experience with them. Read my privacy policy.

Recent Posts

  • Scrappy quilt with stars
  • Flannel quilt for beginners
  • Black and White modern quilt
  • Free star quilt pattern
  • Free pattern for a panel quilt
  • Scrappy Quilt with Liberty of London

Search

Archives

Categories

Copyright © 2025 Pieced Brain Quilt Designs LLC. All rights reserved. · Designed by Wacky Jacqui's Designs