Originally Posted by nancia

i have an antique silk crazy quilt that was used in a funeral home as backgound for displays of the deceased's work or picture. the pattern is a graveyard, meaning that each rectangular block was made by an individual quilter and the perimeter 'fenced in' with embroidery . there are dates that indicate the birth and death years of the quilters. the family of the last remaining quilter gets the quilt to pass down as an heirloom. some fabric pieces date back to just post revolutionary war, altho' the quilt itself is more likely to have been made closer to the american civil war. there is no batting other than the muslin foundation . all threads are silk and it is bordered in silk filet lace. it is kept in an archival box next to the door, so in the event of fire i will grab it and the dog leashes as we flee! it is my pride and joy.
your quilt is destined to become a family heirloom, too. it is gorgeous!