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A Hunger to Help Feeding God’s Children—One Quilt at a Time


By Laura Araujo


Quilt historians use their passion to fight childhood hunger. Photos by Hayley Leatherwood E


veryone has a unique set of gifts and talents. Judy Howard, member of Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative, is using her interest in antique quilts and history to make a difference in Oklahoma.


Howard, a quilt historian, is the owner of Buckboard Quilts. The Oklahoma City-based business, established in 1976, features 150 antique quilts and 500 small art quilts. Howard tours quilt shows and speaks across the nation. Her quilts and articles about quilts have been featured in quilting magazines and books and she has authored five books herself. Howard’s most recent book entitled “1905 Cookbook—Food for Body and Soul” features recipes from original Oklahomans at the turn of the century.


While browsing an Oklahoma City flea market one day, she came across a cookbook compiled in 1905 by the ladies of the Christian Church of Edmond. Howard, a history buff, researched the lives of those who contributed recipes to the cookbook and shares their stories along with 300 original recipes, 200 vintage photos and advertisements from the day.


“The stories I’m telling are stories we should know about the pioneer women. They were the ones who founded our schools, churches, libraries and social and civic clubs. It’s their sacrifices that have made our state great,” Howard said. The cookbook contains a unique variety of recipes: from mincemeat calling for “two hogs heads,” fried brains and sweetbreads to more useable recipes for cakes, breads and jams.


“Some of them are hilarious. They are very fun to read,” Howard said. To go along with the cookbook, Howard has developed an “Oklahoma Pioneer 1905 Cookbook Trunk Show.” As part of the program, she shares stories from the cookbook and displays 60 of her food-themed quilts, her vintage apron collection and 20 antique quilts. Howard also gives Civil War Quilt Trunk Show programs. All proceeds from Howard’s books and quilt tour fees are donated directly to charity. Her cookbook sells for $12.95 through her website and is available in several Oklahoma City-area bookstores for $15. Her quilt shows are available to rent for $100 and make a great addition to any community event.


“God has blessed me greatly owning Buckboard Quilts for 37 years, so now it’s my turn to help others,” Howard said. “Like the little boy who gave his fishes and loaves to Jesus to multiply to feed 5,000, this is my way of giving back to God to feed his children.” Over the years, Howard’s efforts to fight childhood hunger have greatly benefitted the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.


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