Tree of Life by Mary Koval

Palampore & Tree of Life

by Mary Koval

project & quilt lookbook

812 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07310 Phone: 201.659.0444 Fax: 201.659.9719 www.windhamfabrics.com info@windhamfabrics.com

About the Palampore This reproduction “palampore” is drawn from a vintage example of a very popular and fine type of fabric from the 18th century. According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, of all the exported textiles to arrive in England and Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries perhaps the most spectacular were the painted and dyed cotton bedcovers and wall hangings called palampores. An investment in fabric of this quality was a sign of wealth and success; families would display them prominently as curtains, wall-hangings or bedcoverings.

The name palampore means bedspread or coverlet. These extraordinarily large cotton panels with their vividly-colored, life-sized flowering trees were coveted for their beauty and as a status symbol. This reproduction is an excellent example of a typical Palampore hand painted in England ca. 1775. As usual it combines a complex and elaborate design depicting a wide variety of plants, flowers and birds. The “tree of life” motif is typical of most palampores and is used as a symbol to celebrate birth, marriage and special occasions.

This original Palampore comes from the extensive archives of Mary Koval, and accompanies the “Tree of Life” Collection also by Mary Koval.

Framed Center Quilt ca. 1780 Courtesy of Henry Francis duPont Winterthur Museum Palampore Quilt ca. 1812

Palampore Panel

Packaged Palampore Panel which will ship to stores.

What you get: Full-size 87�x 47� Palampore Panel

Using the Palampore & Tree of Life Collection The Palampore is a versatile print and can be used whole or in segments. The following are examples of projects using the Palampore by itself, or in conjunction with Mary Koval’s Tree of Life and Mary’s Blenders collections. All of these projects will be available as free downloads at www.windhamfabrics.com.

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Combine other fabrics like the accompanying “Tree of Life” collection or “Mary’s Blenders,” to add color and dimension to each project.

1 - In the Garden Uses top portion of panel & Tree of Life

3 - Birds in a Tree Uses middle-right portion of panel & Mary’s Blenders

2 - Blended Blooms Uses middle-left portion of panel & Mary’s Blenders

3 - Birds in a Tree Uses middle-right portion of panel & Tree of Life

5 - Pathways Uses border portion of panel & Tree of Life

4 - Bedford Beauty Uses bottom portion of panel & Tree of Life

4 - Blender Beauty Uses bottom portion of panel & Mary’s Blenders

Free Project Downloads Will be available for download at windhamfabrics.com

Irish Chain Designed by Mary Koval Size: 90� x 112“ Estimated Fabric Requirements: 5 1/4 yards 40360-1 Beige 1/2 yard of each SKU in the collection except: 7/8 yard 40363-2 Blue (includes Binding) 8 1/4 yards for Backing

Palampore Tree of Life Designed by Mary Koval Quilt makers: Linda Smoker & Janice Forsberg Machine Quilter: Cindy Dunlop, Sew It is Size: 78” x 92” 1 Palampore Panel 40369-X Multi Tree of Life Collection: Fat Eighth of 15 patterns except: Fat Quarter 40360-X Multi and 40361-4 Green 2 3/8 yards 40368-2 Blue 7/8 yard 40363-2 Blue (includes Binding) 5 5/8 yards for Backing

Broderie Perse Designed by Mary Koval Size: 43” x 43“

Bird in Tree + Three Designed by Mary Koval Size: 40” x 40”

1 Palampore Panel 40369-X Multi

Estimated Fabric Requirements:

Fat eighth Each pattern except: 5/8 yard 40364-2 Blue 1/2 yard 40361-2 Blue (includes Binding)

1 1/4 yards 40368-5 Red 1/4 yard 40363-5 Red 1/2 yard 40365-7 Yellow 1/3 yard 40366-7 Yellow for Binding

1 1/2 yards for Backing

2 3/8 yards for Backing

Pathways Designed by Mary Koval Size: 55” x 79”

In the Garden Designed by Mary Koval Size: 66” x 66”

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1 Palampore Panel 40369-X Multi

Tree of Life Collection 2 7/8 yards 40368-5 Red 7/8 yard 40363-5 Red (includes Binding)

Tree of Life Collection: Fat Eighth of all patterns in the collection except: 1/2 yard each 40364-2 Blue, 40364-3 Brown, 40367-3 Brown 3 1/2 yards 40360-1 Beige 3/4 yard 40362-3 Brown (includes Binding)

5 yards for Backing

4 1/4 yards for Backing

More Inspiration Along with using the Palampore in sections, purpose pieces of the panel for appliquĂŠ.

This is great for showcasing a certain element of the panel or creating other beautiful quilts and projects with the Tree of Life Collection.

Bird Quilt

Hex Flowers

Box & Pin Cushion

Bird on Leaf

Infinity Scarf Made by Theresa Leppert

Hen Pattern from Luella Doss. luelladoss@yahoo.com

Palampore Panel - quilted by Libby Goulionis.

Tote Bag - Designed By Mary Koval made by Theresa Leppert and Doris Caldwell.

Pillow - Made by Loretta Radewonuk.

Tree of Life

40360-X Multi

40360-1 Beige

40361-2 Blue

40361-3 Brown

40361-4 Green

40362-2 Blue

40362-3 Brown

40362-5 Red

40363-2 Blue

40363-4 Green

40363-5 Red

40364-2 Blue

40364-3 Brown

40365-3 Brown

40365-6 Tan

40365-7 Yellow

40366-3 Brown

40366-4 Green

40366-5 Red

40366-7 Yellow

40367-3 Brown

40367-4 Green

40367-5 Red

40368-2 Blue

Palampore Panel

40368-3 Brown

40368-5 Red

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Packaged Palampore Panel