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27 squares is a bit much to frame and hang on a wall, so they would be best seen if they were finished into a quilt. I'd photograph each square so I could keep the image, and them make the quilt, photograph that, and use it. The best memories would be using the quilt as it was intended to be.
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Originally Posted by charlottequilts
(Post 7002714)
I wonder what she means by value. If it's historical, would she like it if some period fabric were used to combine them? If it's aesthetic, I can't imagine anything better than what QuiltnNan has posted. I wonder if she means monetary value, thinking "Antiques Road Show."
Hugs, Charlotte These squares have no significant monetary value, as far as I can tell--they were very very common and are worked up nicely, but there's nothing extraordinary about them. I hope I can convince her that as a quilt, they will be infinitely more valuable in emotions and memories than they'll ever be monetarily. Thanks, everyone! |
I literally have hundreds of these donated to the museum each year and as the collections manager says "they are a dime a dozen"!
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redwork squares
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funny you should ask, I just finished this UFO red work I just need to do the binding
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Personally, I would make them into a quilt, as I have a red work quilt on my Roundtoit List for some day.
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I had red & white embroidered squares that my grandma & her sister had done. Made 2 quilts, 1 from each set. Both came out well & I was glad I did them. I would do the same with yours. Have fun making a quilt
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I would definitely make them into a quilt. That way they can be admired! Anxious to see them when finished!
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I would put them into a quilt.
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Originally Posted by hray
(Post 7002152)
A friend has inherited 27 hand-done redwork squares, about 6x6" each. According to a note with them, they were worked on by her great-grandmother's church group back in the 1920s. At this point they're just squares, not made up into a quilt.
She's undecided what to do with them. I told her we could work them into a quilt, but she's afraid that might diminish their value. IMHO, they're not particularly valuable right now as 27 small pieces of embroidery in a plastic bag. :p What would you do with this material? It's in excellent condition and I don't think would be harmed by using it. Thanks in advance. Designing a quilt with the squares is the logical answer, however. |
I agree with everyone else that they should be made into a special quilt, BUT... they are hers and not yours so be careful of being too pushy on making her do something she isn't comfortable with. Ultimately it's her decision.
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