What to do with vintage quilt tops?
#31
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Think of machine quilting the tops this way--when the sewing machine first came out--they were used to quilt their quilts. Only difference now is that we can have them quilted with great designs and not just a straight line. I would have them machine quilted and that way it gives the elder lady satisfaction of being a modern lady. You will do her proud to be able to use her UFO's.
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#32
That is the Sierra Madre treasure of quilter's dreams...lol LUCKY YOU!
I would work at finishing them. Oddly, we were just talking about WHAT to do with these lovely vintage unfinished tops the other day. I think they should be gently (and safely out of reach) displayed as wall back drops in a "coffee-tea" sitting area at our next large local quilt show. EVERYONE loves to see these beauties... finished or not.
I would work at finishing them. Oddly, we were just talking about WHAT to do with these lovely vintage unfinished tops the other day. I think they should be gently (and safely out of reach) displayed as wall back drops in a "coffee-tea" sitting area at our next large local quilt show. EVERYONE loves to see these beauties... finished or not.
#33
I am in the same boat with you. I would also consider contacting your local nursing home. Residence in nursing homes, if equipped, are wonderful creative quilters. The Activity Director may be able to help you out with this and the residents would probably love to get together and have a BEE.
#34
Too bad you can't hand quilt them. I'd love to get my hands on something like these. They look to be in fabulous shape for their age. I think machine quilting would somehow take away from the "antiqueness" of them. But, they will still be beautiful no matter how you quilt them. Aren't you glad your daughter spoke up??? Kiss her and hug her.
#35
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Location: Utah
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I agree with Prism99, I would find a group or person that would hand quilt them for you. There are people on this board that hand quilt. Maybe one of them would be willing to quilt them for you. The GFG is really very pretty. Good luck and lucky you!
#37
My MIL had her mother teach how to piece quilts tops back in the 1950s. After she pieced about 5 of them, she said this hobby was not for her. So they sat in a box all until.... i found them in 4 years ago. I machine-quilted them and place them on my bed. They are wonderful!
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