The Idaho Region of the Jane Austen Society of North America was organized in 1994. Meetings are held four times each year in Boise, Idaho. For membership information, please visit www.jasna.org. For information about meetings, please contact Cheryl Russell-Griebenow, Idaho Regional Coordinator, at cgchapeau@msn.com.

The Jane Austen Quilt


Jane Austen Quilts Inspired by Her Novels
by Karen Gloeggler
A quilt made by Jane Austen, her sister Cassandra and their mother is displayed at Chawton Cottage in Chawton, England. JASNA-Idaho member Cheryl Neruda is making a quilt modeled on Austen's quilt, and Cheryl has graciously donated her quilt to JASNA-Idaho to be raffled at our December 6, 2014 tea.

 The pattern for the quilt is from Jane Austen: Quilts Inspired by Her Novels, a book of patterns designed by quilter and JASNA member Karen Gloeggler.

The quilt measures 95"x95".  It is made from all cotton fabrics and cotton batting. The fabrics, many of which come from the Moda Fabrics Sentimental Journey line, are soft colors.  The quilting will be done by Barbara Silvester of Portland, Oregon.
Some of the fabrics, from the Moda Sentimental Journey line.
Cheryl Neruda has been quilting for 35 years. She has won awards for her creations and has taught sewing and quilting classes for many years. Cheryl serves on the board of Boise Basin Quilters Guild.

This quilt combines Cheryl's love of quilting and her love of Austen's works. We are thrilled to offer this beautiful quilt to Austen enthusiasts.  Raffle tickets are available now and will also be available at the tea.  Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.

For more information about the raffle, please contact Carole Stokes, 208-344-5037 or ncstokes@cableone.net.
The squares are sashed with ivory fabric.


The border is made up of 1" square finished pieces.
The border squares are made up of a variety
of fabrics.
The large centerpiece is surrounded by sashing and 4" squares.
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The Jane Austen Book Club

2018 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, January 9 - Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley (7:00 p.m., Collister Library, Sycamore Room)
Tuesday, March 13 - Jane Austen's Prayers edited by Terry Glaspey (7:00 p.m., Collister Library, Sycamore Room)
Tuesday, May 8 - Ruth by Elizabeth Gaskell (7:00 p.m., Collister Library, Sycamore Room Boise)
Tuesday, July 10 - The Making of Jane Austen by Devoney Looser (7:00 p.m., Collister Library, Sycamore Room)
Tuesday, September 11 - Persuasion by Jane Austen(7:00 p.m., Collister Library, Sycamore Room)
Tuesday, November 14 - At Home by Bill Bryson (7:00 p.m., Collister Library, Sycamore Room)

The Jane Austen Book Club meets six times each year to discuss books by, about and because of Jane Austen. For information about book club meetings, contact Monica Van Bussum at jabcidaho@gmail.com.