What to do with antique quilts?
#1
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I am preparing to move and have a bunch of quilts that I found when cleaning out my parent’s house after their deaths. I had never seen these quilts before, and do not know who made them. I am trying to decide what to do with the ones I don’t want to keep. I have no nieces or nephews to give them to. Some are practically in shreds, some are downright ugly, they all seem pretty dirty –apparently they have been well used. I have seen some on this board so excited because they found an old quilt at a yard sale or Goodwill. What should I do with these so that I don’t feel guilty??? I am attaching pictures so you can see how torn, dirty, and ugly they are - (notice the one that looks like it is made of scraps from cutting out dresses). TIA for any advice. Georgia in FL
bow tie
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bow tie close up
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really crazy
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log cabin
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falling apart
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square in a square
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zig zag
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#3
The last one is really pretty and some of the others. I would put them on the board for sale. Even if you only got $25. or 35. each it would be worth it and make someone happy with a vintage 30-40's quilt.
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I would offer them in the Classified/For Sale section to see if anyone wants them. A lot of people love old quilts, me included. I use them for lots of different things, ragged or not. Personally I like the square in a square one.
#6
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Originally Posted by just_the_scraps_m'am
have you considered donating them to a local museum/historical society?
there looks to be much historical value there...
NO relative who may be interested?
there looks to be much historical value there...
NO relative who may be interested?
#8
I agree you can put them on classified here. Or I think there was a thread about adopting quilts too. It was from a member that found them at garage sales etc. and for the cost she paid and shipping she would send you the quilt.
I do like them and they are of some use whether repair or a as a cutter quilt to make other projects.
Glad you are not "throwing" them away. They will be snatched up and loved by someone.
I do like them and they are of some use whether repair or a as a cutter quilt to make other projects.
Glad you are not "throwing" them away. They will be snatched up and loved by someone.
#9
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I had a quilt top that my Great-grandmother made. I knew I would never finish it and it was for a full size bed. I put it on an auction and it sold for $150. That was unfinished. People really like the old quilts.
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