Residence, 319 Anderson Avenue

#275. Friendship Star

Quilter Rebecca DeFoor

Sponsor Kathy Smith

Kathy Smith and Becky DeFoor have worked on many community projects over the years and share a close friendship. They have known each other since high school and Kathy shared “their friendship has grown even more so as we have aged and worked on several projects and quilt blocks over the years.” Kathy helped Becky paint a quilt block for her daughter’s new home and decided she wanted a quilt block for her home. She chose the Friendship Star that represents to her how we join with “sisters” who share our delight in painting, our fascination with color, and our desire to create something from the heart.

One of the most memorable blocks is the Friendship Star Quilt Block. This block held a special place in the hearts of pioneer women because most times the quilt blocks were created in secret by family and friends and then presented as a going away present when a loved one was heading out West.