Heirloom quilt
 

This unfinished twin size quilt was recently found in my husband's grandmother's trunk. It is not known if his grandmother made it or if it was made by his great-grandmother. Either way it is at least 100 years old. Various fabrics were used--silk-satin-cottons. This has all been hand stitched onto feed sacks. I was going to display it on a quilt rack as is. Does anyone else have any other ideas? Would it be better to have my husband make a glass/wood shadow box to display it ?

What a treasure! You might call the curator of a quilt museum for advice..there's Latimer Quilt Museum in Tillamook,Or.

WOW - amazing! Such a treasure for you and the family. Not sure how to display it.

What a wonderful quilt!!

What a wonderful family heirloom to have. I agree with francie, I think I would call an expert and check with them.

wonderful quilt... no suggestions

The owner of Grandma's Attic in Dallas, Oregon is a quilt historian. She may have some ideas for you, also. It's a lovely heirloom.

What a truly beautiful quilt. It'll be lovely if you can find a way to display it. Sorry, I have no ideas.

What a beautiful heirloom quilt! Years ago, before I started quilting I did counted cross stitch. I brought to a framing place to have my picture framed under glass. They advised against it saying that fiber needs to breathe. It made sense to me and so I have never put my quilts in tubs or plastic bags. I do refold them often and keep them out of the sunlight the best I can.

I would be careful hanging it, because of the weight of the fabric pulling on the stitched areas.That is a beautiful Heirloom, you can tell by looking, it was stitched with love, and she enjoyed making it.

This is just stunning.

How wonderful for you...looks like it is in excellent shape. Unfortunately putting it out on display will cause the quilt to show it's age. Being put away, out of light is what is best for a quilt like this.

I have one that my husband's great aunt made and because I had it hanging, some of the fabrics are not looking so well. I will have to try do some extensive restoration to save the quilt. When I got it, it was in almost perfect condition, having been stored most of it's life.

Think about getting it appraised. Someone said I should do that for a doll quilt of my MIL. Said it could be valued at $1000. Better insure it if it is.

It looks like a big block of crazy quilts. Wonderful!

This is amazing! It is in such wonderful condition! I would contact an expert and ask what to do with it. Personally I would love it just as it is. I would not quilt it or use it. The age of the fabrics makes it very fragile and more valuable. I would not change a thing and just love it as it is.

What a gorgeous treasure. I am not an expert by any means but I would put it under some kind of glass to prevent dust buildup. Maybe sandwich it between two glass panels, that way there would be no pressure on the seams. I would definitely check with an expert.

Sew pretty!

Brilliantly beautiful treasure.

Beautiful!! What a treasure!!