Quiltingboard Forums

Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
My Yard Sale Find >

My Yard Sale Find

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory

My Yard Sale Find

Page 6 of 7
« First
4
5
6
7
Thread Tools
 
Old 05-04-2015, 07:12 PM
  #51  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kauai, Hawaii
Posts: 376
Default
You RESCUED this beautiful work from a fate it didn't deserve! Someone with a sense of color, a perfectionist when it comes to piecing, and an eye for what would work together, spent many hours creating this top. Now it has found a home - finally - with someone who can appreciate and acknowledge it's unknown history, complete the quilting process, and make it a lasting memory in their home. May it bring you real joy....

Don't laugh now -- it's similar to taking in a stray dog, who becomes part of your world and your family.
Hulalulu is offline  
Reply
Old 05-04-2015, 09:42 PM
  #52  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Posts: 7,695
Default
Originally Posted by Yooper32 View Post
I think that the fabric is even earlier than the 40's, possibly they are from the 30's.
Looking at the selection of fabrics, and the era of the fabric, I am also going speculate ,,she/he was a farmer. They wasted nothing. Hubby's shirting, mama's sunday dress and aprons, and a few feed sacks, and I can just see her/him working nights to put it together to keep a loved one warm...now one of yours. The maker would be proud.
Last edited by madamekelly; 05-04-2015 at 09:45 PM.
madamekelly is offline  
Reply
Old 05-05-2015, 01:48 AM
  #53  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,588
Default
incredible fine , lucky quilt got a good home.
kittiebug is offline  
Reply
Old 05-05-2015, 03:07 AM
  #54  
Super Member
 
ljptexas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: NE of Fort Worth
Posts: 2,456
Default
Boy, oh boy did you find a treasure!!
ljptexas is offline  
Reply
Old 05-05-2015, 05:10 AM
  #55  
Super Member
 
JoyjoyMarie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Dover DE
Posts: 4,250
Default
Great find! I haven't had much luck at yard sales around here- or the thrift stores either - maybe it's a sign (as my husband would say
JoyjoyMarie is offline  
Reply
Old 05-05-2015, 06:21 AM
  #56  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: chicago, IL
Posts: 9,589
Default
How lovely! I had a hand stitched quilt top that I picked up at a flea market from 40's-50's fabrics. I spent considerably more for mine...
Tink's Mom is offline  
Reply
Old 05-05-2015, 07:03 AM
  #57  
Super Member
 
chris_quilts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: leavenworth, ks
Posts: 3,093
Default
Great Score. Fabulous price! It deserves to be finished.
chris_quilts is offline  
Reply
Old 05-05-2015, 07:11 AM
  #58  
Member
 
sophiebernina's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 92
Default
Wow! That is beautiful.
sophiebernina is offline  
Reply
Old 05-06-2015, 02:35 AM
  #59  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,783
Default
Great find! I'd date that top to around 1930, based on the fabrics in it.
JustAbitCrazy is offline  
Reply
Old 05-06-2015, 03:25 AM
  #60  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: California
Posts: 14,723
Default
WOW. It's beautiful. How lucky can you get. I would love to hear it's story. Congratulations on your find. BrendaK
BrendaK is offline  
Reply
Page 6 of 7
« First
4
5
6
7
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Yard Sale-Quilt Sale Find
itwrx4me
Pictures
60
03-02-2014 01:12 PM
Back to Subforum
Main
View Next Unread
Estate sale fabric

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter