The quilt is just beautiful. Probably made in the 1940s. There are several fabrics that have deteriorated over the years, but I just love all the handwork.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Family Made Antique
On our way back home from our vacation, we stopped briefly to say hello to my in-laws. As we were telling them about our trip, my father-in-law remembered he had a quilt that his grandmother had made. He asked me if I would like it. I tried very hard to not jump up and shout too loudly. Hubby said he could tell how excited I was about it.
The quilt is just beautiful. Probably made in the 1940s. There are several fabrics that have deteriorated over the years, but I just love all the handwork.
I have read in magazines about how some people like to recreate antique quilts. I just don't know if I could do all that applique. Whew! What a lot of work! The quilting is in a diagonal pattern about an inch apart. The stitches are so tiny and even. Very impressive!
The quilt is just beautiful. Probably made in the 1940s. There are several fabrics that have deteriorated over the years, but I just love all the handwork.
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Family made makes it all the more special : )
Oh my, I would have jumped up and down at the sight of that beautiful quilt! It's breathtaking.
Judy - that is just beautiful! What a story that quilt tells! She must have really enjoyed quiltining to put all that extra stitching in it. I honestly want to make a real piece of art in a quilt someday though I doubt I'd be able to do all that apleque. Do you have any plans to repair it or replace the missing fabrics?
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