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catmcclure 08-04-2012 12:15 PM

Thrift Store find
 
Today I found an unfinished quilt top for $15. It's a Lee Ward Orchid quilt. It doesn't have any tears, the applique work is fantastic. I'll have to add borders to make it queen size (scallops maybe??). The top has never been washed and still has the quilting lines stamped on the muslin.

The only link I could find online to the pattern is this one: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...applique-quilt

ArtsyOne 08-04-2012 12:26 PM

I envy you - it's lovely. I vote for scalloped border, since it's such a romantic pattern.

grannie cheechee 08-04-2012 12:33 PM

Lucky you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tartan 08-04-2012 12:48 PM

​It does my heart good to see a fellow quilter has found a masterpiece UFO that they will finish. What a find!

JustAbitCrazy 08-05-2012 12:53 AM

Congratulations! Happy it has found a good home! Usually when you find a vintage top like that, the applique is funky. So glad you found it. It's a beautiful quilt top!

Minnesewta-sam 08-05-2012 04:43 AM

Can't wait to see the finished quilt. Wonderful find!

luvstoquilt 08-05-2012 05:44 AM

Great find! Lucky you and lucky for the quilt..

Christine- 08-05-2012 06:12 AM

Please post a photo? I'd love to see it! :)

AZ Jane 08-05-2012 06:18 AM

Before you go crazy and invest a lot of time finishing the quilt, wash it first. I purchased a baby quilt that you could see the lines for cross stitch. A year later and many many washes, the quilt now belongs to the dog. The marks never did come out. Good luck with yours.

catmcclure 08-05-2012 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Christine- (Post 5418958)
Please post a photo? I'd love to see it! :)

Here are a couple of photos.
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