Antique redwork squares
12-10-2014, 12:14 PM
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27 squares is a bit much to frame and hang on a wall, so they would be best seen if they were finished into a quilt. I'd photograph each square so I could keep the image, and them make the quilt, photograph that, and use it. The best memories would be using the quilt as it was intended to be.
12-10-2014, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by charlottequilts
I wonder what she means by value. If it's historical, would she like it if some period fabric were used to combine them? If it's aesthetic, I can't imagine anything better than what QuiltnNan has posted. I wonder if she means monetary value, thinking "Antiques Road Show."
Hugs,
Charlotte
Hugs,
Charlotte
These squares have no significant monetary value, as far as I can tell--they were very very common and are worked up nicely, but there's nothing extraordinary about them. I hope I can convince her that as a quilt, they will be infinitely more valuable in emotions and memories than they'll ever be monetarily.
Thanks, everyone!
12-11-2014, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by hray
A friend has inherited 27 hand-done redwork squares, about 6x6" each. According to a note with them, they were worked on by her great-grandmother's church group back in the 1920s. At this point they're just squares, not made up into a quilt.
She's undecided what to do with them. I told her we could work them into a quilt, but she's afraid that might diminish their value. IMHO, they're not particularly valuable right now as 27 small pieces of embroidery in a plastic bag.
What would you do with this material? It's in excellent condition and I don't think would be harmed by using it.
Thanks in advance.
She's undecided what to do with them. I told her we could work them into a quilt, but she's afraid that might diminish their value. IMHO, they're not particularly valuable right now as 27 small pieces of embroidery in a plastic bag.
What would you do with this material? It's in excellent condition and I don't think would be harmed by using it.
Thanks in advance.
Designing a quilt with the squares is the logical answer, however.
12-11-2014, 09:17 PM
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I agree with everyone else that they should be made into a special quilt, BUT... they are hers and not yours so be careful of being too pushy on making her do something she isn't comfortable with. Ultimately it's her decision.
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