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Heirloom quilt
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This unfinished twin size quilt was recently found in my husband's grandmother's trunk. It is not known if his grandmother made it or if it was made by his great-grandmother. Either way it is at least 100 years old. Various fabrics were used--silk-satin-cottons. This has all been hand stitched onto feed sacks. I was going to display it on a quilt rack as is. Does anyone else have any other ideas? Would it be better to have my husband make a glass/wood shadow box to display it ?
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What a treasure! You might call the curator of a quilt museum for advice..there's Latimer Quilt Museum in Tillamook,Or.
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WOW - amazing! Such a treasure for you and the family. Not sure how to display it.
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What a wonderful quilt!!
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What a wonderful family heirloom to have. I agree with francie, I think I would call an expert and check with them.
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wonderful quilt... no suggestions
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The owner of Grandma's Attic in Dallas, Oregon is a quilt historian. She may have some ideas for you, also. It's a lovely heirloom.
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What a truly beautiful quilt. It'll be lovely if you can find a way to display it. Sorry, I have no ideas.
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There is a quilt museum in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, near Milwaukee. Don't know if they have contacts for a quilt historian, but it might be worth a call.
Lovely quilt. It seems to have been very well preserved. The fabrics look like new! Enjoy it! |
What a beautiful heirloom quilt! Years ago, before I started quilting I did counted cross stitch. I brought to a framing place to have my picture framed under glass. They advised against it saying that fiber needs to breathe. It made sense to me and so I have never put my quilts in tubs or plastic bags. I do refold them often and keep them out of the sunlight the best I can.
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