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grandmajuki 04-22-2011 06:10 PM

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One of my friends brought this over to quilt and said it was made by her grandmother and this lady is at least 75 years old so not sure how old this is.. It was very fragile and delicate... there were some blocks that even had some small holes... she had washed it and when I got it it looked like a wet kleenix!! After 1 1/2 hrs of pressing and startching and then got it on the quilter... you can see by some of the pinwheels that they were quite a challenge to get it quilted...but it turned out very nice and it did need very close quilting just to hold it together...
judy

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sueisallaboutquilts 04-22-2011 06:11 PM

OMG those fabrics are fabulous!!!!!!!! I love love love antique fabrics!!
You did a great job :D:D

MaryAnna 04-22-2011 06:13 PM

What a great job you're doing quilting a wonderful heirloom quilt for your friend! She'll treasure it forever!
Blessings,
MaryAnna

erstan947 04-22-2011 06:14 PM

This quilt is like a blast to the past. Memories of my grandmothers quilts:) Great job on the quilting. Wonderful way to preserve a piece of history and family heritage:)

materialworld 04-22-2011 06:22 PM

An extraordinary quilting accomplishment for a fragile antique quilt. It's even more beautiful with your masterful touch. Good job!

KSue 04-22-2011 06:43 PM

the quilt turned out very nice - glad she brought it to be quilted

Jingle 04-22-2011 06:46 PM

What a treasure this quilt is, should be in a museum. You really worked wonders with your quilting. You did a great job.

dunster 04-22-2011 06:48 PM

What a pretty quilt top, and you have made it beautiful with your wonderful quilting.

running1 04-22-2011 06:49 PM

Wow... what a pretty quilt... Love the pinwheels, love the colors, and love the quilting...
Great job!!

Veronica 04-22-2011 06:52 PM

It's so cool to see something that old last so long, think of how much longer it will be around now that it's quilted.
You did a beautiful job on the quilting.

BevF 04-22-2011 06:56 PM

Wow! I have a couple old quilts and often what the person was like by looking at the fabrics, their placement and pattern. It's interesting to see the older prints.
You did a great job quilting it for her! Thanks for sharing.

connie_1936 04-22-2011 06:59 PM

hope the owner puts a lable on it. beautiful job quilting

dglvr 04-22-2011 07:01 PM

Quite the quilt. Your quilting makes it even more beautifal. :thumbup:

Unique Creations 04-22-2011 07:23 PM

Just lovely!!

CIGAINEROJD 04-22-2011 07:26 PM

Beautiful

jemma 04-22-2011 07:27 PM

great job

Scrap Happy 04-22-2011 07:31 PM

WOW! I love this quilt. Your quilting on it is gorgeous!

Pickles 04-22-2011 07:38 PM

Beautiful treasure and beautiful quilting you did :D :thumbup:

4EVERquilt 04-22-2011 08:32 PM

This is an awesome old quilt

debbiecharlie 04-22-2011 08:35 PM

Beautiful fabric colors and beautiful quilting!!!!

oma66 04-22-2011 08:36 PM

What a treasure and you made it so it can be treasured for even longer. You did a beautiful job of quilting it.

BETTY62 04-22-2011 09:18 PM

The quilt is very nice but your quilting is awesome.

quilting cat 04-22-2011 09:29 PM

Anyone on the board recognize any of the fabrics from a quilt for which the date is known? None of them are anything I recognize.

Jates 04-22-2011 09:32 PM

That's beautiful. You did a wonderful job!

candlequilter 04-22-2011 11:46 PM

Excellent job and what an amazing quilt.

Thanks for sharing,
Sherryl
Candlequilter

Homespun 04-23-2011 03:58 AM

Beautiful--I love old quilts.

DeeBooper 04-23-2011 04:36 AM

wow, you are brave. I don't think I would have the skills to tackle one that old. it sure came out gorgeous...nice job!

debcavan 04-23-2011 04:39 AM

It is about time that quilt top comes to life. Something wonderful happens when a top is quilted. This one looks great

LAB55 04-23-2011 04:55 AM

Beautiful !! Both quilting & quilt !! :-)

justlooking 04-23-2011 04:59 AM

Beautiful quilt, great quilting.

Mariposa 04-23-2011 05:02 AM

Pretty top, and great quilting! What a treasure!

grannypat7925 04-23-2011 05:23 AM

You certainly did a great job with it!

Lady Jane 04-23-2011 06:11 AM

You did a fantastic job , and now she has a treasure to cherish!

cowpie2 04-23-2011 06:15 AM

What a treasure

jlm5419 04-23-2011 06:36 AM

That is a true treasure.

mhansen6 04-23-2011 06:50 AM

It is beautiful. You saved a wonderful antique. Your quilting is wonderful.

dinlauren 04-23-2011 07:13 AM

WOW!! What tender loving care you took on that quilt top. I'm amazed at how gorgeous it looks. Now I know there is hope for my mother's old quilt top too.

Becky13 04-23-2011 07:14 AM

LOVE those fabrics!

Pamela Artman 04-23-2011 07:16 AM

Just beautiful!

misscarol 04-23-2011 07:29 AM

Is the quilting FM or a panto? It is beautiful.


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