Feed on
Posts
Comments

Nancy Page – Magic Vine

October 15th, 2006 by Gayle

Nancy Page Club Magic Vine Quilt

This is one of my favorite applique quilt designs. It appeared in newspapers around the country beginning in 1931. The flower vines are constructed block by block which makes them easier to applique. While the original series was a weekly project, I’ll be posting the blocks monthly. Next month I’ll post the border design so you can work on those strips while making the blocks.The finished quilt will measure 90″ x 108″ if you add all of the suggested borders. You’ll receive the quilt layout in the Beginning of the Quilt pattern.
I suggest purchasing a minimum of 8 yards for your background fabric. I’m using two shades of green as suggested and recommend purchasing 2 yards of each color. The rest of the fabrics you can probably pull from your scrap basket.

Nancy Page Club Magic Vine Quilt

Beginning of the Quilt

Block 1: Evening Primrose

Block 2: Leaf Pattern

Block 3: The Arrowhead

Block 4: The Phlox

Block 5: The Trillium

Block 6: Blue Eyed Grass

Block 7: The Milkwort

Block 8: Downy Gentian

Block 9: False Beech Drop

Block 10: Bouncing Bet

Block 11: Morning Glory

Block 12: Wild Rose

Block 13: Shooting Star

Block 14: Poppy

Block 15: Tulip

Block 16: Cosmos

Block 17: Bluebell

Block 18: Zinnia

Block 19: Pansy

Block 20: Tiger Lily
Block 21: Forget-Me-Not

Block 22: Nasturtium

Block 23: Buttercup

Block 24: Finishing Borders

61 Comments »

61 Responses to “Nancy Page – Magic Vine”

  1. on 16 Oct 2006 at 8:44 am   Cathy

    This is an awesome quilt. As with all your quilt patterns, my old UFO’s just got pushed way down the list.
    Thanks for all you do for all of us.

    Cathy

  2. on 16 Oct 2006 at 12:55 pm   karen

    What a beautiful quilt! I am also doing your midget block sampler, you are definitely keeping us quilters busy! Thanks so much for your generosity.
    Karen in Indiana

  3. on 16 Oct 2006 at 7:06 pm   CAROLYN V.

    This is a fantastic quilt! But, I cannot get either one of the links to work in order to download “Beginning of the Quilt” or “Block One:Evening Primrose”.

    Thank you for your help, and thank you very much for these wonderful free patterns.

    Carolyn

  4. on 16 Oct 2006 at 8:48 pm   Judy

    Thank you, thank you for the wonderful quilt patterns. Specially like the State Fair Sampler and Magic Vine. Also downloaded the Midget Blocks but
    the link for the Magic Vine isn’t working…..

    Judy

  5. on 22 Oct 2006 at 10:54 am   Nancy

    Since I am new to applique this looks like a perfect for me to learn on. Love the pattern and the ability to use up all my scraps.

    Nancy

  6. on 22 Oct 2006 at 2:46 pm   Martha

    I saw the Magic Vine Quilt over a year ago on a television quilting program, have had my eyes open for the pattern and directions since, what a wonderful surprise just now to find it. I immediately copied block 1, put the site in my “favorite places” and next month will be one of the first to look for the next block…..I have a smile on my face!! Martha

  7. on 02 Nov 2006 at 9:19 am   Emmy

    I love this quilt. I would like to make it one day. Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing. God bless. Emmy

  8. on 06 Nov 2006 at 1:39 pm   Jan

    I am doing the midget blocks and decided to also try my hand at this. Everything printed out ok for me. Thanks for keeping our hands busy.

  9. on 06 Nov 2006 at 6:50 pm   Debby

    WOW What a great site!!! I was there for hours!!! lol Thanks Debby

  10. on 07 Nov 2006 at 1:18 am   Patty

    I happened upon your site while surfing quilt shops, and I fell in love! Thank you for sharing the free stuff, now I have more projects to get started!
    Keep up the excellent work!

    Until next time,
    Patty

  11. on 05 Jan 2007 at 7:42 am   Diane Plymale

    OH NO Gayle! Now I have to print out the Magic Vine! I love applique, especially flowers! Once again, thank you so much. Love your site! Diane

  12. on 11 Jan 2007 at 10:13 pm   Kathie in Beaufort County, NC

    I love applique and can hardley wait for next installment.

  13. on 12 Jan 2007 at 7:32 pm   Carol

    I love to quilt and can hardly wait to do the Midget Blocks. I love your site, just beautiful things to do! God Bless You!!!

    Carol in Davidson County, NC

  14. on 26 Jan 2007 at 1:36 pm   Carol G.

    I was wondering if you cut the background into 6 1/2” sections for the Block 2–Leaf Pattern, or do you do it in a single 6 1/2” wide strip? Is there a scheduled day when the new block will be posted each month? Carol

  15. on 18 Feb 2007 at 8:49 am   joanie

    love your site and information. great job. love to redwork/bluework/greenwork

  16. on 03 Mar 2007 at 11:15 am   Rickie

    I just discovered your patterns1 Magic vine is a beauty and I’nm delighted to get it . Thanks so much for provideing this for us. I love Nancy Page designs and now have another reason to use up my 30’s stash. Thanks again.

  17. on 04 Mar 2007 at 6:54 am   Janet

    Thank you so much for the Magic Vine pattern. I’ve been collecting patterns for years – esp. the old ones & have been hunting for this one!

  18. on 30 Mar 2007 at 8:05 pm   Karen

    I just found this with a Google search. How fortunate for me. I am in the process of starting the Qrandmother’s Garden Quilt. The fabrics are no longer available, however, I think I can use these in place of the striped fabric. If not, think of the fun just creating this. Thank you for re-creating this.
    Karen in Ohio

  19. on 31 Mar 2007 at 2:18 pm   Gee from Michigan

    I can’t believe I haven’t known about this site before!! Thank you so much for giving unselfishly so that we may enjoy these vintage patterns, you’re quite a gal! ;)

  20. on 03 Apr 2007 at 11:24 am   Diana

    nancy page club of the magic vine

    can you tell us when the next block will be posted

    anxious
    of course we are anxious

    but we understand if you are writing a book 8-)

  21. on 11 Apr 2007 at 3:45 pm   Phyllis

    I just today found this site. I am so happy I did. I have long admired this quilt pattern, so am thriled to finally find it as a BOM. Thank you for the site. I know I will be spending more time here.

  22. on 23 Apr 2007 at 6:24 am   penny carruthers

    Thanks for the great web site. Are there any more installments to the nancy page magic vine.

  23. on 27 Apr 2007 at 12:50 pm   KATHY KELLEY

    Love this pattern, thankl you for offering it to us, am having retrieving the patterns so ar.

  24. on 03 May 2007 at 11:22 am   Phyllis

    I to would be interested in knowing if there will be more installments for the Magic Vine. Thank You.

  25. on 22 Jun 2007 at 10:40 pm   Kathy K in the mtns of Az

    Thank You, I love your wonderful, inspirational web site, am working on your NAncy Page Magic Vine quilt, I love flowers. Thank you for sharing so much with us.
    Kathy

  26. on 25 Jun 2007 at 1:32 pm   Carol G.

    I just got home from a retreat in Shipshewana, IN. We were in Rebecca Haarer’s shop and she had 6 of the strips we are working on right now of the Magic Vine for sale at $25 each. They are very old and I think they must be from the original pattern and time (1930’s). It was nice to see the original patterns, but I am enjoying the 30’s repros I am using on the new fabrics!

  27. on 29 Jun 2007 at 8:49 am   Suzanne

    Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. I love the vintage patterns and I really enjoy reading the Nancy Paige stories. You have a wonderful website—Thanks again

  28. on 02 Jul 2007 at 4:39 pm   Kathy Kelley

    Love these ideas that you share with us, Clutch is precious!!!! Hope you feel so much better by the time you read this and are able to send the next Nancy Page “fleur”.
    Thanks and warm Hugs!
    Kathy K.

  29. on 05 Jul 2007 at 11:28 am   Deanna Ahern

    Hi — Have really enjoyed your patterns. Thanks a lot for sharing with us.
    When will you be posting the next installment for the Magic Vine Quilt?

    Tia,
    Deanna

  30. on 22 Jul 2007 at 6:06 am   Judy KC

    I am really enjoying your beautiful patterns, expecially the Magic Vine. Hope you feel better with each day and life for you becomes organized once again. I had been afraid that the Magic Vine was “over” and I missed the last installment. Looking forward to completing this quilt.
    Judy KC

  31. on 07 Sep 2007 at 6:52 am   Rickie

    Is this great BOM series over? If so, many thanks, it’s a wonderful quilt. I have enjoyed the stories each month, too.

  32. on 13 Sep 2007 at 12:39 pm   Lori

    Can you tell us how many pattern sets total for the Magic Vines Quilt.

    Thanks

  33. on 28 Oct 2007 at 12:45 pm   Andree

    Can you tell us if the next series of Magic Vines Quilt will be available soon….I am anxiously waiting to finish my quilt. Thank you.

  34. on 15 Nov 2007 at 8:36 pm   Donna Roche

    I cannot get any blocks past number 8 of the baby quilt. Please help

  35. on 19 Nov 2007 at 8:10 am   Phyllis

    Wondering if the Magic Vine patterns are completed? Looking at the quilt picture, it seems there are a few more flowers? Just wondering. Thank you for all you do. Love this site.

  36. on 02 Jan 2008 at 6:35 am   Judy KC

    Just wanted to know if the Magic Vine BOM is finished/complete now? Thanks a bunch

  37. on 27 Jan 2008 at 7:34 pm   Emmy

    I think I have it figured out–I think. I think there are 9 more flowers left to be put up. God bless, Emmy

  38. on 10 Feb 2008 at 7:12 am   Emmy

    Now I think there are 7. God bless, Emmy

  39. on 21 Mar 2008 at 10:51 am   Ruth

    Hi, I’m new to the Magic Vine, however, I have the book and the prints for the flowers. Anyone have any idea where I can find the lovely green prints for the leaves and stems? Sure would appreciate any help. Ruthie

  40. on 01 Apr 2008 at 5:13 pm   Ruth Wiegand

    My mother made me a Magic Vine quilt more than 50 years ago and I would like to make one for my daughter. I have my mother’s sketches and templates for the flowers but need the size of the flower and leaf blocks and suggestions for quilting. I have been unable to download or find the pattern on your online store. Please help. Thanks.

  41. on 04 Apr 2008 at 9:55 am   Phyllis

    I am so loving this BOM. I am way way behind on blocks, but will have the nicest booklet when this is all finished! Ruth, if you check out the “Beginning the Quilt” at the very top of the page, I believe it may give you the information you need. Good luck.

  42. on 10 Apr 2008 at 9:29 am   Emmy

    Ruth, I just received the ” Nancy’s Notions” catalog and the fabrics are in there. You may also want to check Eleanor Burns’ website: http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/fabric.asp
    I did just look there and it said they were currently out, but they will be getting more in. I hope this is a help. God bless, Emmy

  43. on 02 May 2008 at 12:57 pm   Lori Ehrman

    I am missing block 15 somehow. and it’s not listed above. Did I miss something somewhere?

    Lori

  44. on 06 May 2008 at 4:59 am   Janet Parde

    Lori, I have to scroll the page side-ways to access some of the blocks. It’s like they are hidden under the listings on the right side of the page. I found 15 that way. Now I am missing 17. I hope that it shows up, eventually! I made the first 9 for a gift for someone. They turned out wonderfully! Thanks so much to Gayle. Janet P.

  45. on 09 May 2008 at 7:28 am   Barbara Hall

    Blocks 14 and 17 seem to be placed under the listings on the page. HELP

  46. on 17 May 2008 at 7:45 am   Deanna Ahern

    Thanks so very much for providing these great patterns! I am prepping the blocks to take with me to our summer home, so that I don’t have to take tons of fabric. Is block 18 Zinnia the last one?

    Thanks again,
    Deanna

  47. on 18 May 2008 at 5:07 pm   Pamela Todd

    I have an unfinished Magic Vine quilt that my grandmother started. The vines with flowers are complete. The border with vine only needs to be made. I’m hoping the green fabric in the box will be enough. Has the border design ever been posted? It looks like it should have been in Nov. 2006. Does anyone have it?

    Thanks for your help.

  48. on 19 May 2008 at 11:26 am   Deanna Ahern

    I think the leaf pattern for the border is also on Block #2.

  49. on 27 May 2008 at 9:36 pm   Emmy

    Barbara, If you go up under “View” way at the top of the screen, click on that and scroll down to “make text bigger” or “make text smaller” and click on latter. I think all the numbers will show up for you. If that doesn’t work click on the other one. I have had that happen to me too and this will help. God bless Emmy

    Barbara Hall
    Blocks 14 and 17 seem to be placed under the listings on the page. HELP

  50. on 28 May 2008 at 9:50 am   Valerie Doiel

    I am interested in getting all the Magic Vine block patterns. I think there are 22 blocks in all and have not seen any new additions. Do you plan to continue this series? I love your website and hope you will continue the great work your doing.Thank you.
    Val Doiel Valdoielatt.net@att.net

  51. on 01 Jun 2008 at 7:00 am   Penny Carruters

    I only have to block 18 Are there any more or is that it.

  52. on 01 Jun 2008 at 9:18 am   Barbara Hall

    Dear Emmy,
    Thank you so much for your great advice. I did what you said and succeeded. Now my file is up to date. Thanks for helping me.
    Happy quilting.
    Barbara Hall

  53. on 25 Sep 2008 at 8:29 pm   Janet Gregory

    Love your web site.Are you going to post the border for magic vine quilt any time soon? Thanks Janet

  54. on 01 Oct 2008 at 11:13 am   Phyllis

    Janet, chack out Block #2

  55. on 02 Oct 2008 at 6:15 am   Becky Coleman

    Thank you for posting these blocks. I had a few newspaper clippings of the blocks that I got at an estate sale many years ago. I’m thrilled to have the whole quilt, and I now have some time to work on it.

  56. on 04 Oct 2008 at 7:39 am   Wanetha

    Thank You Gayle! This has been a WHIMM of mine for sometime. Now I can get serious about it.

    I’m still looking for just the right color of green. I’ve narrowed it down to one of the Kona Cotton greens. I love the vintage color palet, but I think I am going to use a soft tone on tone for the background just to give it a modern twist. Another kit to get together and work on it as it pleases me.

    Have all the patterns printed off and love reading the leadin on each.

    Isn’t quilting fun!!! The planning and dreaming is a big part of it for me, cause I know there is no way I am going to live to be 500 years old. LOL

  57. on 30 Oct 2008 at 5:25 am   Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » Trick or Treat Kids - Block 11

    [...] realized while looking at my “to do” list this morning that the Nancy Page Magic Vine block of the month will be ending with the flip of the calendar page for November. I hope [...]

  58. on 30 Oct 2008 at 2:56 pm   Brenda

    Thank you Gayle! I was so into the other quilt blocks you were so graciously providing us with, I completely left this one behind on # 18

  59. on 18 Nov 2008 at 9:23 am   Sentimental Stitches » Blog Archive » Shipshewana Dear Jane Retreat Nov. 2008

    [...] FYI – the November Sally Post Floral Sampler block is uploaded, I’ll upload the final Nancy Page Club Magic Vine block before I go to Suds ‘n Duds and the pattern for the Trick or Treat Kids is in the online [...]

  60. on 11 Apr 2009 at 3:35 pm   Lynn

    I absolutely adore the 1930s quilts and fabrics and quilt stories!!!!! You are an angel to share the magic vine quilt and story with us!!! May I please ask about the quilting pattern for it that is mentioned on the dimensions for making the quilt page? Thanks soooo much and God Bless you

  61. on 02 May 2009 at 8:48 am   Amy Murphy

    Just back from a trip to Southern Illinois and got to see a quilt that just surfaced made by my Grandmother in the ’30’s. What a gorgeous quilt!!

Trackback URI | Comments RSS

Leave a Reply