Old Quilts Found at the DUMP
06-25-2011, 05:55 AM
#1
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Went to the dump last week and was getting ready to toss in my bags....well some fabric caught my eye. Rescued TWO of the quilts...looked like more but they were under a mass of garbage bags and stinky stuff. Both look to have been used for paint drop cloths and other clean up tasks. They are hand pieced and quilted, stitches are long they were most likely utility quilts or everyday covers. Both are twin size or started out that way. They are lovely! Aired them out and will have to do some trimming, baste around the edges and patch tears etc. Otherwise looks like a nice project. Someones loving fingers made these beautiful covers. Just wanted to share.
Quilt 1 /Top / Backing
[ATTACH=CONFIG]216313[/ATTACH]
Quilt 1 /backing
[ATTACH=CONFIG]216314[/ATTACH]
Quilt 1 / Top Center
[ATTACH=CONFIG]216315[/ATTACH]
Quilt 2 / Top Center
[ATTACH=CONFIG]216318[/ATTACH]
Quilt 2/ Top
[ATTACH=CONFIG]216319[/ATTACH]
Quilt 2 Backing
[ATTACH=CONFIG]216320[/ATTACH]
06-25-2011, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by amma
What beautiful quilts! I am so happy that you were able to resuce them :D:D:D
06-25-2011, 06:08 AM
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Don't forget to disinfect them well! I've brought stuff home from the landfill, but would never dare sleep with any of it. :shock: And I definitely give the 'tosser' credit for trying to speed the quilts breakdown by not bagging them in plastic!
06-25-2011, 06:18 AM
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great rescue!!!! too bad someone felt these were disposable. more and more, i'm trying to find homes for my possessions that i no longer need/want. less to clutter our planet with.
