Originally Posted by
Auntie M
Your great grandmother's story would be interesting. Swastikas did not always have the negative connotation that they presently have, so the story behind the quilt could go many directions. I like the blue and white color combination and also thought it looked like snowflakes. What a treasure.
There was such a boom with quilting in the 30's. I agree with Auntie M that the quilt must have been made before Hitler came to power. It certainly will need a good wash but not in the washing machine. There was a post about washing older quilts. You might want to check it out.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ml#post6399017