I have a few. One was given to me by my grandmother, and she said her grandmother (or great grandmother, not sure which) made it as a young girl. It is all hand pieced, and hand quilted. But the seam joining the 2 pieces for the backing is done by machine, and the binding is the back brought to the front and machine stitched down. <G> It has been dated to the mid 1800's.
When my grandpa passed away, my mother found a quilt top in his stuff. She recognized pieces from her kindergarden dresses, so it was pieced in the mid '30s perhaps into the early '40s. I have it basted and ready to quilt, but am a bit leary about doing it. <G> Oh it is a Boston Commons variation, or rectangular Trip Around the World.
When DH's mother passed away several quilts were found in the cedar chest. My sister-in-law thought that I should have a couple of them.
One is a pre-Civil War bridal quilt. Applique, in reds and greens. The quilting has hearts which defines it as a bridal quilt. It is gorgeous.
Another is a child's quilt, well used. It is appliqued and embroidered boys and girls. Over the years it has faded and some of the embroidery is worn almost off.
And when Dad was getting ready to move up with my sis-in-law they found another. It is in pretty sad shape, but another gorgeous one. Fancy Dresden Plate, with an "ice cream cone" border. And a faced edge. Not sure if I will try to repair it or just make a new one in that style.
They are all treasures.
Will try to get some pics and learn how to post them here.
Pati, in Phx
Originally Posted by craftybear
Do you have any old quilts from your grandmothers or other family?