My Grandfather, William
B. Pinch, started the Rainbow Quilt Block Company (RQBC) more than 80
years ago at his home on Wichita Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a
professional photographer but he also loved art and design. In over 40
years Grandpa created 
nearly 1000 beautiful original quilt designs
that have found their way into homes just like yours across the land. At the peak of his
business in the 1930s and 1940s RQBC products were sold in many
department stores in the United States. These products ranged from
individual quilt blocks to complete quilt kits including all
materials to embroider, appliqué, and assemble complete quilt tops.
Grandpa, his brothers and nephews built numerous machines to support
this large volume of business. But Grandpa always maintained
personal correspondence with many of his customers.
From 1972 to 1991 my Mom, Verna R. 
(Pinch) Niemann continued her dad's business on a smaller
scale from her home and business in Florida. Mom hand stamped the
quilt patterns on fine grade muslin cloth like Grandpa had done
before.
For years my wife, Amy, and I wanted to
continue this family legacy but were hampered by time and resources.
So today, in order to provide these same wonderful history-rich
designs to the quilting world, Rainbow Quilt Designs will offer our collection of original Rainbow Quilt Block Company quilt
patterns through the internet in digital format. This labor of love includes a great selection of patterns. In the future we will strive to complete our entire collection.
Early Rainbow Quilt Block Co. Ads
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