From Don-isewman-I've done it again
 

Just to let you know, I've done it again. I wont go into a long story. My grdaughter from out east is here, for a week. My x-wife and her husband from florida is here also. I will let yous know. We are still friends. No friction between us. Anyhow, Ed-her husband, are cleaning out the house his parents lived in. They come across 10 1920's quilt blocks. Ask me if can do anything with them. I was told they belonged to his great grdmother.. After buying t-shirt stablizer, I did get something figured out. Those blocks were a disaster. Out of sq, and everythings else you can imagine. This is what I came out with. And some of the hand stitching. They said they will pay me $250.00 to do what, I can and hand quilt it also Take care everyone Don-isewman[ATTACH=CONFIG]479539[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]479540[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]479541[/ATTACH]Each block has a family's name

looks great so far your hand quilting is great don!!!

I follow all your entries to this board and think your work is phenomenal. You must really be awed at being able to touch such history...my dad was born in 1921. Thanks for sharing./lissa

That's wonderful! Good of you to do that for them- old blocks should be treasured, no matter how cockeyed they seem to be. And your quilts always turn out fabulous!

How amazing you would do this for a man who married your EX!!??? and hand quilted !!!!!It's looking good , keep us posted as this progresses.

You amaze me!

very nice

Love your posts and this is exceptional!!! You do great work, please post when finished!!!

Wonderful of you to do this for them. It's looking good so far & you always do a great job!

That's quite a project to finish! You'll do a wonderful job, as always. Nice work so far. Good to have a challenging project now and then!

Yes, you have done it again, beautifully, as always.

your quilting is wonderful! I wish I could still do it by my hands don't like it anymore :(

I so admire your hand quilting! Your ex will have a treasure when you give it back.

that's a neat old pattern I haven't seen, almost looks like a sunflower. if those pictures are YOUR hand quilting, it's gonna turn out great!

What a story! Your quilting is just beautiful!!!

Great job!! I know they appreciate your work.

very nice. the blocks are beautiful. you did a fantastic job with them.

Beautiful work Don. This is a labor of love because $250 probably works out to $.50 per hour for all the work you have into this and will have into it by the time you are done. I think you should keep track of your hours and let the ex and her hubs know so they have a better idea of the value of the work you are doing. Please make sure you post a picture when you are done.

Good that you are saving it! You will earn the money for sure!

Wow, what a treasure to find, then to have you finish it! Thats cause they know what kind of work you do, and they wanted it done right!

Don, you are ONE amazing man, your work is always perfect. Your EX should be thankful. Thanks for sharing this quilt with us.Mary

that looks great Don,glad you are getting paid for your work too

Good for you Don, looks great.

A fine job!

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It is wonderful. Is this block called the sunflower block? A very old pattern, not much made any more. Very nice t see and in your hands, wow!
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Those blocks look a lot like Missouri daisy blocks. Do you k ow what pattern they are? Very pretty and you do beautiful work.

Don, as usual, you are doing a great job.

As usual, your hand quilting is exceptional.

Sometimes the Xs turn into good friends, especially if there are children...sometimes NOT! It's certainly generous of Don to work with the new spouses family heirloom. That is truly gracious.

It looks like it's on it's way to another beauty when it's done. I don't know how you keep your fingers from getting sore with all the hand quilting you do. I learned to hand quilt from my mother and grandmother, but my fingertips used to get so raw I don't even hand quilt baby quilts. I definitely appreciate those of you who do it.

You mention using tshirt stablizer. Tell me why you used that. Is it to strengthen the older fabrics? Is it difficult to hand quilt through? This is a new idea to me. Love working on those old treasures myself and knowing that my hands are where another placed stitches.

Anxious to see the finished project. Looks like it is going to be fantastic as all of your work is.

Nice work as usual. Enjoy the process.

Lovely old quilt. It is worthy of your time and you are doing a beautiful job on it. Your stitches are lovely too. Keep up the good work and please be sure to send us a photo of your finished project. They will be lucky to have it and they are lucky to have you.

What a great man you are Don !!!!

If anyone can rise to the occasion, it's you Don. Whenever I see a picture posted by you I must look. I enjoy seeing your work. You really are talented. Isn't Ed lucky to have found those blocks and to have you make them into a quilt?

Don: Very nicely done ..and it looks very pretty !

Love seeing your projects and the wonderful work you do, Don! We are blessed to have you as a member of this board and I also always look forward to seeing your posts.
I love those stars and am happy to see that you are preserving them for the future generations in a special hand-sewn quilt!
Great job!!

You are an amazingly generous man & your work is always spot on!!! Blessing will come your way for your kind heart!