100 year old signature blocks
#21
I would put them in a quilt, use reproduction fabrics, and put a label on the back with all the information you have about them. Keep it in the family. Even if no one wants it now, some one down the line might.
#22
Are there family members that would appreciate the history behind these blocks? If there are, then you might consider having them professionally framed. I just priced 10 inch square frames at "my framer guy" and it would run me about $40 each ~ w/ the fabric square laying on mat board..
If not, then, I gotta admit that i would be heading to a quilt store looking for some fabrics to add sashes between the squares and then putting it into a quilt.
I probably wouldn't wash it after completing it though.....
I also find it a tremendous honor to finish a quilt top/blocks that someone so lovingly put together, but for whatever reason wasn't able to finish the project.
If not, then, I gotta admit that i would be heading to a quilt store looking for some fabrics to add sashes between the squares and then putting it into a quilt.
I probably wouldn't wash it after completing it though.....
I also find it a tremendous honor to finish a quilt top/blocks that someone so lovingly put together, but for whatever reason wasn't able to finish the project.
#24
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Originally Posted by trueimage
I wonder why one block is different? I hope you are able to preserve them for a long time coming!
These blocks are of a vintage that most likely will not hold up to the quilting process. Even if you guilted it by hand, these old fabrics tend to split along the quilting lines.
I love the album idea.
#25
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Not only would I hand stitch them together, I would transfer some photos onto blocks of folks that made and signed the blocks. That is assuming you have some photos. What a treasure to have. Please post finished results.
Donna
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#29
Oh I love them and I would so make a quilt out of them. In 1911 that is what the women planned when they took the time to pass along their love of family and friendship. Maybe make a block from you for the center with the date you completed the quilt and an explaination to go along for future generations. If you can find photos of the ladies I would also store them with the quilt for future history and generations.
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