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Lemoyne
Star
US 60,
Montgomery
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This
pattern is named after the founders of the city New Orleans.
Two brothers explored the Mississippi River and its area in
the 1700’s. “Star of Lemoyne is known by several
names. The pattern named has been changed because of non
French speaking quilters. Some of the names that the
Star of Lemoyne can go by are Diamond, Eastern Star, Lemon
Star, and the Puritan Star. The pattern is constructed
simply of eight 60’diamond shapes, with half – squares an d
squares set into the corners. This block is in honor of
Margaret Trusty's mother - Beulah Ware - a long-time quilter
and maker of many beautiful quilts. The barn is located
at Hilltop Farm.
Local
Amenities:
Margaret Trusty Catering
GPS Coordinates:
N 38.12618 W83.877727
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