Quilts of Colbert County (Alabama)
Today I went to an exhibit of antique quilts in a neighboring county, a collection belonging to Mr. Glen Rikard, whose mother was also a prolific quilter. It was staged at Belle Mont, a Palladian-style home built in 1833-1835, which now belongs to the Alabama Historical Commission.
I photographed a few of the newer quilts:
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but it was the antique quilts that I really went to see. All of them were interesting, and although most were worn and faded, some of the workmanship was outstanding.
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I had never seen this quilting design used as a background filler for blocks:
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Daffy