My mother had a score of unfinished quilting materials and squares that were given to her after her grandmother (my great-grandmother) passed away.
I am definitely going to finish these quilts. Some are smaller so I will make them into cushion covers; others are full blanket sized. All of them are beautiful!
To think that these were done on an old treadle machine makes them even more precious as I run my fingers over the fine seams.
Feast your eyes on these fabrics and patterns!
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| I'm going to make these squares into a large square pillow. |
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| I love the patterns and colours that she chose for this star... Not sure what I will do yet with this. There are two stars in total. |
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| The fabric is rough and porous...and lovely. |
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| There are 3-4 large pieces of already-quilted sections that need to be finished. Here is one of them. Look at the stitching! |
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| Another image of the larger quilts that need to be finished. The fabrics are just perfect!! |
WOW! What a treasure!!! And how wonderful to have all that "woman-energy" passed down from generations!!! I have my grandmother's Singer treadle sewing machine, which is what I've used to sew my own clothes my whole life!
ReplyDeleteWhat a jackpot, a treasure you can never replace. It makes me feel nostalgic just thinking about that quilt. My great grandmother gave my brother and I heavy comforters with a wool blanket sewn inside. My brothers was lost long ago. I still have mine. Great grandma has been in heaven many years now.
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous treasure trove for you. I have my grandmother's cross stitch pictures and embroidered tablecloths. They mean the world to me. Enjoy your journey....
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing and meaningful find for you! It will be such a great experience to work on pieces begun by your great-grandmother. Those stitches are marvelous!
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