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Today I found an unfinished quilt top for $15. It's a Lee Ward Orchid quilt. It doesn't have any tears, the applique work is fantastic. I'll have to add borders to make it queen size (scallops maybe??). The top has never been washed and still has the quilting lines stamped on the muslin.
The only link I could find online to the pattern is this one: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...applique-quilt
I envy you - it's lovely. I vote for scalloped border, since it's such a romantic pattern.
A fabric stash is always missing that one fabric needed to finish the quilt on which you're working.
Lucky you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love to quilt and play with the great grandkids
It does my heart good to see a fellow quilter has found a masterpiece UFO that they will finish. What a find!
Congratulations! Happy it has found a good home! Usually when you find a vintage top like that, the applique is funky. So glad you found it. It's a beautiful quilt top!
Can't wait to see the finished quilt. Wonderful find!
Confirmed fabric-holic seeking 12 step treatment program or a storage building.
I used to shop LeeWards all the time...the main office/warehouse was in Elgin, IL. I vaguely remember this quilt...it was before I started quilting.
My Mom made a couple of shift dresses in the 60-early 70's with applique borders...She had one that was tulips...wish I still had those.
I still have the cross-stitched baby quilts that Mom and my Gt. Aunt made for my 34 year old son...
Tink's Mom (My name is really Susie)
Do you remember when that kit was published? The only thing I can come up with is 40's/50's.Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
Great find! Lucky you and lucky for the quilt..
"You must do the thing you think you cannot do"....E. Roosevelt
Sharon
Yorkville, IL
Please post a photo? I'd love to see it!
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