Antique quilts in my collection

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10-12-2010, 11:57 AM

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pgthom

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Originally Posted by quilt3311

The bird and pot quilt is Birds and Urns. I have some of the original patterns for this, they were in an auction box.

Thanks quilt 3311! I believe you are correct on that name. I couldn't remember, tho' I think I knew it once. Would be interesting to see the original pattern. Does it have the cactus square in it? That one made me smile!

10-12-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow

Oh, how fortunate you are to have something like this to bring out and admire from time to time.

Hi Rainbow: We visited Fayetteville long ago. Our kids were probably 7 and 10 y/o. First time for them to see the ocean. (They are now 40 and 43.)

I have the old quilts in my studio, in a cabinet built by my grandfather. It's next to the rocker where I do handwork and watch TV, so I get to see them every day. Hate for treasures to be locked away in a trunk or closet somewhere. If you search "My sewing space" for my studio pics, the cabinet is in the third picture. Can't fit all of them in there anymore.

10-12-2010, 12:19 PM

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What treasures! I am so fond of vintage/antique quilts and wish I knew the history of all I've found. Thanks for sharing these!

10-12-2010, 01:03 PM

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selm

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Thanks for taking the time to show us your great collection. They are interesting and beautiful quilts
And just think, when you're finished you'll have a complete photographic record of your collection!

10-12-2010, 01:20 PM

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marla

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Thank you. Love them all.

10-12-2010, 02:13 PM

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mshawii

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Well I am sure glad they needed airing and refolding so you did three things that needed done all at one time! Thanks for sharing! Jan

10-12-2010, 04:21 PM

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moonwolf47

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Gorgeous treasures!

10-12-2010, 08:48 PM

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Gina_D

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Oh they are beautiful. Think of all the hours put into them. They all have a story behind them; we can only imagine.

10-12-2010, 10:24 PM

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desertrose

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I love the faded look of a long used and loved quilt. Thank you for your gift of time for airing, shooting pics and posting all your gems with us. What a wonderful legacy you have to pass on one day.

Andie