Originally Posted by Cheshirecatquilter

I recently found this top in my mother's old cedar chest. She's been gone since 2004, so I can't ask her who made it, but if someone can help date the fabrics used, perhaps I can hazard a guess. It's machine sewn, though very poorly (not the way my mom sewed), with some seam allowances almost nonexistent and having two or three rows of stitching to prevent fraying in places. I think the only way for me to preserve it will be to fuse the entire wrong side if I want to try to add batting and a backing and to overcast some edges that have already shredded. I don't dare wash it until it's stabilized.


I am guessing the fabrics are from the 30's and 40's.

I'm not quite sure if the close up photos I've taken will be large enough for someone to determine the date of the fabrics, but if they are not, send me a message, and I'll email larger picture files.