I was out at an antiques store today and found this adorable little bathrobe. From old clothes to a quilt to clothing again. Or maybe it was never a quilt because it doesn't have batting. This is very tattered but I saw it as a little gem that wanted to live in my sewing room. Can you imagine what it would say, if it could say anything?

OMG - that reminds me of when my son was little - I had made him a patchwork quilt out of flannel squares. Don't remember what I used for backing or batting. Had some extra squares so I made him a bathrobe too. He had to go to the hospital and spend the night for some tests and he was old enough not to want his "blankie" but did take his bathrobe - which looked and felt just like his blankie.

The stories would be of a child who was well loved and had stories read at night. And prayers listened to. And a hug and kiss...then lights out. Sleep tight!

Oh the stories that robe could tell -- made with love and loved.

How creative they were

What a find! How lucky you are!

What a darling little robe of many colors! You were so lucky to find such a gem & it's super lucky to have found such a good home! Oh! The stories!

I'm sure it delighted some little girl! What a treasure. Enjoy it.

That is a treasure. Glad someone has it who will take care of it.

Can't help but think how thrilled the quilt/robe maker(s) would be to know that someone else could appreciate the value of it and take it home to become part of their home. Wouldn't it be interesting to know if the same person that did the patchwork later repurposed it into the child's robe.