What to do with a really ugly vintage quilt top?

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08-30-2010, 08:22 AM

#191

wendsy

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I wonder if the pieces of fabric came from clothing-I would ask the MIL if it's a "memory" quilt, she may have stories behid the scraps.

08-30-2010, 08:28 AM

#192

misseva

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I LIKE IT - reminds me of one of my mother's - by all means quilt & keep or if you really hate it - i'll take it off your hands.

08-30-2010, 08:41 AM

#193

greaterexp

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TX GMimi

How lucky you are! Just try to remember that when she made this top, quilters were not doing the things we are today with color, etc. I have inherited a LOT of quilt tops made by my MIL, Mom and Grandmom. Those Grandmother made were from the only fabric aailable - feed sacks, flower sacks and no longer wearable dresses,My MIL's were made using her lingerie - satins and lace, Mom's were utilitarian also. Would they win ribbons at a quilt show? No. But, to me, they are gorgeous and represent precious time spent on a farm - making do. I do hope you appreciate all the hard work that she did. It may become one of your absolute favorites! Thanks for sharing the photo! It's beautiful. :) :)

I agree. It's a treasure when it's made by someone you love, no matter how it looks to you at first. I'm glad it's growing on you. Those vintage fabrics give us a little link to the past. Ahh...nostalgia.

08-30-2010, 09:16 AM

#194

Poodles

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I have been given 3 quilts that need lots of repairs and I don't even know how too start repairing any of them. Now one only has a border with torn off pieces or eaten off pieces. The others just need lots of repairs. Does anyone know anyone that does repairs or can tell me how too replace squares that are loose and the batting must be matted up cotton. I think 2 of them are very old

08-30-2010, 09:22 AM

#195

buslady

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Don't know where you got the "ugly", I really like it!!1

08-30-2010, 09:39 AM

#196

chamby

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I like it as well. It is homey. This was probably made from old clothing from a scrap bag. That is what my mom used to do when I was growing up. These types of quilts were made to use on the beds in the winter for warmth not looks.

08-30-2010, 09:42 AM

#197

lupee60

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sorry but i like it too. i bought one just like it in a garage sale, i quilted it by hand and it is the one i use daily to cover myself. i just love it.

08-30-2010, 09:52 AM

#198

Emma S

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I really like it. Quilting has evolved in the last twenty years. The designs are more and more complex, sometimes seeing a quilt that reminds me of the origins of the art is really refreshing.

08-30-2010, 10:15 AM

#199

PJO

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I absolutely love it! If you don't want it, send it on to me!!

08-30-2010, 11:33 AM

#200

msuewhite

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Tell you what I'm going to do with one I have like this. (It could be a dead-ringer for yours! LOL)

I am going to divide it into shawl-width pieces and applique vines, leaves, and flowers on it. I will then quilt, add a yarn fringe on each end, and give them to my three sisters, keeping one for myself!! Christmas!! Using all solids for vine, leaves, and flowers the background sqs. will be perfect! What do the rest of you think of this idea?