Eye Candy for vintage lovers everywhere......more of the wonderful old blue fabrics, shirts in black and white. Pink checked flannel, red plaid something, very loose weave, both brown and black and white wovens, dresses maybe, or skirts. The green, a sort of paisley. The fabrics definitely span the years......piece from a scrapbag. Hard to believe the makings of a quilt, coming out of a small(or medium) bag, kept especially for "patches".
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What an interesting story behind the quilt! I believe that I have a few feed or seed sacks that I could put on the back a vintage top as well--an old rail fence type also hand pieced that I got an indoor 4th Sunday flea market held at Illinois State University years ago. I just love looking at the fabric in yours--and mine.
Maybe one of these days I'll pull it down and take an up close picture so you can help me date some of them? The person I bought it from said it was a family quilt but no history was available.
I'm doing the tedious stuff today--sewing binding and getting backs ready so I can pin by mid week. UGH but necessary.
Your quilting stitch is fantastic! WOW, you are my hero!
Thanks for sharing this very special quilt, your interpretation of its history, and your feelings about it. And for making us look at the details! I love it, back and front, inside and out.
I wonder if our children's children will find such wonderful quilts like these from our generation, or will there be too many "matchy matchy" ones with the lovely fabric choices and extra money we have today. I've really enjoyed reading about your special quilt :-)
What a great post Finn. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the pics.
Darilyn
Oh....a true scrap trasure! It is wonderful! I love the story behind it, and the use of feedsacks (complete with label) for the back!
Bonnie
A beautiful, gentle quilt. Your musings are taking me back to another time and place.
{{{Hugs}}} Jeanne
This is such a wonderful quilt, with a wonderful story. I love how you did the back - it is absolutely perfect! The unfolding story is fascinating - I can hardly wait to read more.
Finn...you are such a wonderful storyteller...I like how you piece the story together about the person who pieced the top of the quilt. You bring some history to life about this quilt.
Eye Candy for sure!!!!! And very much needed for me!
Just found your blog. Beautiful quilts! I love quilts.
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