I can't help but marvel at the work that some women did so many years ago, especially in light of how much harder everything was for them to do in every day life. No micro, no fridge, probably no electric, only gas or oil lamp to work by in the evening, gather wood for stove, bake bread for the day and no Maytag, for sure, haul water, heat up water, scrub on board with soap that you had to make first and on and on and on. Then they maybe got to sit and cut and sew after the children were fed and bedded down, by pale flickering light. I just can't imagine how they managed it all. I marvel at the results.

Keep us posted with pics and stories! I love antique quilts

Thank you so much for your postings; I find myself smiling as I look at them.

When distributing these quilts to your relatives dont forget your long lost 'cousin' in Omaha! I'll PM you with my address and even pay for shipping! :lol:

Thank you so much for sharing!! What a treasure you have found!!! :D

I guess I just assumed they were doves but they could have been bluebirds of happiness. I am certain they were darker blue than they are now as you can see darker blue underneath on the binding where it is coming off. They are still very pretty though and each still has its sparkly bead eye.

I think at least one of the quilts will eventually be headed to Omaha but you will have to fight my brother for it! :thumbup:

What a wonderful gift!! I wish you all the needed energy to go through all these beautiful quilts and stories, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy even if it’s a lot of work!
Keep posting pictures, please; I LOVE antique quilts, especially when there are family’s stories behind them!
Thank you for sharing

Patricia

Aren't you fortunate to have so much family history in your life?