Originally Posted by
NikkiLu
Fabulous quilt for sure! But I don't think that it is 100 years old. I don't think that they made gingham 100 years ago. Some of the petals look like feed sack fabric. DH said they made the printed feedsacks when he was a lad - in the 40's. HTH
Just for fun, I researched the history of gingham, and what I found said gingham was first made in 1615. I have already forgotten what country claims that date, but lots of countries claim gingham as having originated in their country. Interesting stuff.
I had no idea.
Dina