Colonial Patterns, Inc. wholesale
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KANSAS CITY, MO
Delivers by Jun 19-Jul 1
About Colonial Patterns, Inc.
In the 1930s, during the early years of the Great Depression, Jack and Clara Tillotson started the Colonial Readicut Quilt Block Company in Kansas City. The company began as a cottage industry specializing in cut-to-size quilt blocks and patches. Due to the tough economic climate it became more feasible to sell paper patterns for a dime each rather than finished quilts or pre-cut quilt kits. The Tillotsons began advertising their designs around the country in newspapers and magazines. The ads resembled a normal newspaper column but included some charming quilt lore and instructions for buying a pattern or booklet through the mail from the couple’s newly renamed business, The Colonial Company. The company’s nom-de-plume, Aunt Martha, became their trademark after a Chicago editor decided the newspaper features needed a grandmotherly name with the right touch of Colonial history. Aunt Martha reminded readers of both Martha Washington and everybody’s quilt-making Aunt. Continue reading here: https://colonialpatterns.com/about-us/
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Great product!
Great product!
Jun 3, 2026 • Lois • Johnson City, TN, United States
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Overall great experience! Can't wait to order again!
Overall great experience! Can't wait to order again!
May 14, 2026 • Brandon • Omaha, NE, United States
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Very nice quality and packaging. Will be ordering from them again!
Very nice quality and packaging. Will be ordering from them again!
Mar 3, 2026 • Becky • Rome, GA, United States
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Very happy with my purchase!!!
Very happy with my purchase!!!
Jan 29, 2026 • Claudia • Broomfield, CO, United States
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Nice products. I purchased mainly for the tea towels to embroider on and they are very good quality.
Nice products. I purchased mainly for the tea towels to embroider on and they are very good quality.
Dec 17, 2025 • Angela • Pensacola, FL, United States
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