I have a large collection of antique quilts. They are gorgeous but it also gets addicting! Haven't added one in awhile now.
I noticed too that when I was so hooked on buying them I wasn't quilting as much and my kids told me they only care about the ones I make :)

I have collected antique quilts over the years and now need to sell them before downsizing into yet another apartment at some point. Will try to get decent pics of them later this month (Feb.) and post for anyone who might be interested.

Jan in VA

Me too!

I have the two my grandmother made just for me - one very shabby from use and one in good condition. Those are the only two I want. I'm sure none of my cousins are willing to part with theirs.

Two chances of finding antique quilts here in Perth at yard sales or even thrift/antique stores....Buckley's and none!

I believe there are people who do specialise in the collection and sale...but the prices are extremely high and out of reach of the average quilter/collector.

Well I wonder if she had them still. Here in Wyoming I do not get to run across to many quilts at garage sales. Patterns and books, yeppers but no quilts. I hope she got them and post pics!

Do you clean them..all the ones I have run across are stained and filthy..any tips if I take the plunge?
Diana

quilting cat, I hope they are still there and end up in a good home :-D

Eddie & Cathy R - what beautiful finds! :-D I'm glad they are in homes that appreciate them.

I once had a neighbor who had her Mom's quilts from the 1930's. My neighbor wasn't a quilter but appreciated their beautify and understood the time that went into them (she was mortified to find me hand quilting a quilt for our dog to sleep on but that's another story LOL! :-D ) Her quilts were beautiful and she kept them in a cedar chest and refolded them every 3 months. They were in great condition, no stains or tears and the workmanship was fantastic (pieced and appliqued quilts.) We moved to a far away town and wrote to each other and then I received a letter from her attorney saying she passed away. I sure hope the quilts ended up with someone who appreciates them! At the time I didn't have the funds to offer to purchase them from the estate even if they were still available (she had no heirs.)

Ck Book pls...I would have bought all of them, no matter condition. I have this disire to rescue all vintage quilts especially those with stories.
I found one done by a Navy Mom for her son David in 1956. Story from the woman selling...Mom made it for her son while he was in the Navy...It was $9.00 twin size and no one was giving it a second look due to condition. It was gross and dirty, otherwise in good shape. I took that baby home and literally wash it in the sink all day wringing, changing water and wringing again until the water finally was clean. It's now got a home for David and his Mom...See photo

I would love to have some but do not yet. Most I see are either too far gone or very expensive. I do envy those that have quilts from their relatives. That would mean so much. Neither my husabnd or I have that type of history in our family plus we are both immigrants so not much of heirlooms overal. I just figure I am making my own "heirlooms" for my children.