I am Julie Silber ~ and I have been crazy about OLD QUILTS since I first saw them ~ in 1966.

Since then I have been collecting (buying), selling, and studying them...

I have written some books, curated some museum shows, done a lot of lecturing, and met some of the most wonderful people in the world.

Will look forward to connecting and sharing with yet more people who LOVE Antique Quilts!

Julie Silber[b]

Here are a few pictures of one of a pair of twin quilts handquilted by my Great Grandmother. She even finished these quilts with prairie points! She sewed for her family of 11 children, all their clothes, etc. It's in wonderful shape, hardly a stain or any discoloration in the fabric.

Hi! Welcome from Oklahoma!!!!!
I belong to the MOKA quilt study group. (Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas) I am fairly new member. We only meet about every 4 months or so) The last meeting I went to was in Kansas City. It was on 30's era Kit quilts and Crib quilts. Merikay Waldvogel was one of the speakers. She is absolutely awesome. She sat next to me at the second day breakfast and we got to talking and ended up mentioning me and this quilt board in her lecture!! Very cool!!!

What are sime of your book titles? Would be very interested in checking them out!!! My main passion is the 1800's quilts.

Fantastic quilts, and a big welcome from Ireland. We love all quilts here, antique and modern, but I envy you having such lovely quilts made by your Great Grandmother.

Hello Julie, welcome from Southern California

Wow, Julie, welcome! I expect you'll have some fascinating stories to share with us!

Welcome Julie from Ohio
Darlene

Welcome from Missouri! :lol:

Hi and welcome from Ninnie in NC!

Hi,
Thanks very much for the very nice note.

Merikay IS absolutely wonderful -- we have been friends and colleagues for over 20 years! We served together on the Board of American Quitl Study Group.

You can see all my books at my website: www.thequiltcomplex.com. Click BOOKS and MERCHANDISE. My topic is always older quilts.

Two titles: "Hearts and Hands" and "AMISH: The Art of the Quilt."

All best,
Julie

Hi!

Thanks for your sweet note. Aren't quilt lovers just the Best???

Thanks, too, for the photos of your family quilts -- what treasures you have!!

All best,
Julie

Thank youso much for the GREAT Irish welcome!

All best,
Julie

Thanks so much for taking the time to welcome me!

I will keep your children in my thoughts.

Julie

Hi,

And thanks very much for the nice welcome!

I will always be happy to share stories and photos. Just ask!

Best,
Julie

Hello North Carolina!

You ares so kind to welcome me.

Thank you!

Julie

Hi Sharon,

People who love quilts are so wonderful -- thanks a lot for your warm welcome! !

All best,
Julie

Welcome from Central Pa.

Hi Missouri,

You are so kind to welcome me warmly!

THANKS!
Julie

Mifflin County!

The older Amish quilts from your neck of the woods intrigue me!

Thanks for the very kind and warm welcome,
Julie

I checked out your website and "Hearts and Hands" looks like one I will have to get!!! Next time you talk to Merikay, tell her " Melissa from Oklahoma, the internet girl, said Hello!!!!

*Waves from Iowa* :)

Aren't you so nice!

Thanks for the welcome!

Julie

P.S. Stay tuned for more photos of great old quilts.

Waving back to you from California.

THANKS!
Julie

Welcome from Southern California. What a beautiful treasure from your grandmother.

Thanks for the welcome.

Are you a biker?


Stay tuned for more photos of antique quilts...

Best,
Julie

Welcome from Washington

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I will be posting more photos of more great antique quilts from time to time. Stay tuned!

Best,
Julie

Hi and Welcome from southern Indiana!

Welcome, Julie! I purchased a an old quilt several months' ago . . . it is dated 1936. Would you consider that antique? The embroidered patch states: "Ladies Auxiliary Sand Hill Church, Trinity, Ky. 1936". I purchased it from an antique shop in Lebanon, OH. I don't know if it would be considered a scrappy quilt. The colors spoke to me. My husband and I planned to take a trip sometime to Trinity to check their library. The internet search found no church by that name there today. I washed the quilt in a delicate cycle, and used a color catcher in the water. It didn't fade, and the hand stitching remains intact. I only noticed one worn patch towards one corner. At some point, I want to hang the quilt on a wall in my sewing room.

Recently I have discovered the Quilt-themed books of authoress, Jennifer Chiaverini.

Hi and welcome from France! I love your great granma's quilt - what a wonderful thing to have! Look forward to seeing more of your collection. :D

Welcome from PA.
I also luv old quilts, do restorations and have done my own slide show presentation with part of my 200+collection.
My addiction is rather large. Founding member NQA quilt guild
Hope to share ideas & inspirations.
stitchfully
JRSAY

think I may have already said welcome...
but if I did...I meant it :mrgreen:

Welcome from Spain, I too love old quilts and am really looking forward to seeing your postings. You have me hanging on here.

Suzic46 what a wonderful quilt your Grandmother made its beautiful.

Elle

Hi and welcome from Massachusetts.