Family Heirloom Quilt Top Rescued
 

Quite a while ago I unearthed a quilt top that was hand pieced by my aunt, now approaching 90 years old, made of genuine 1930s fabrics. It was sitting in my studio for months and every now and again I'd pick it up and try to figure out how to quilt it. Being hand pieced the blocks were not entirely even, but I still loved it. When our home was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy, I eventually found it in the muck. I had to save it and washed it many times. Quilting Board sweetie, SewDamnCute, came to visit and offered to quilt it for me (along with my Bucket of Strips Quilt). When it came back to me, I was over the moon! My aunt won't be around for much longer, but I now have something tangible to hold onto -- to remember her when she was young. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.

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nice pattern........

How wonderful that you were able to save it -- and how wonderful that someone stepped in to help you by quilting it. Beautiful job done both in piecing AND the quilting! How precious that quilt must be to you!

So glad it turned out beautiful for you. I hold on to things inherited from my family too, (not quilts as they couldn't sew on a button !).

Lovely tribute to your aunt, Krystyna!

That is very charming. A pretty pattern and a nice history to go along with all of it.

What a treasure! I'm so happy you were able to rescue it.

What a treasure -- so glad you could rescue it!!! The quilting is really nice. Glad you have something really nice to remember your aunt by.

nicely done

This interesting quilt was determined to live on, it seems! I'm sure you are all happy with it; thank you for sharing it here, as we are too!:thumbup:

Jan in VA

Beautiful quilt and a beautiful story. How did you get it so sparkly white??

Wow, outstanding restoration on an heirloom. K, your family is truly blessed.

What a great quilt, so glad you were able to save it and have it quilted.

Such a pretty treasure, and a lovely sentiment with it. :)

Wonderful quilt and wonderful family history with it, both past and present! So glad it was saved.

Wow it's beautiful!

Awesome quilt!

I asked that of Darlene (Sewdamncute) myself. She used that time honored technique -- laying it out on the grass in the sun! My grandmother, mother and I all did that with lace doilies and tablecloths. Works wonderfully.

What a beautiful quilt! You will have to to remember both your aunt and a friend who helped you finish it.

It's gorgeous and love the pattern. What is the name of the pattern?

What a beautiful quilt and so wonderful that you were able to save it! Thank you for sharing it.
Hugs
April

I have no idea. She worked for a major publishing house up until a couple of months ago, so I would imagine it was from some long discarded pattern.

Such a treasure!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh wow that is wonderful, especially so since it survived Sandy!

It is beautiful!

What a pretty quilt. What great memories it will hold.

What a wonderful story. I am finishing hand quilting a wedding ring quilt from my grandmother. Just before she died (age 93), she made the last square. It was given to me years ago to finish and I did make the sandwich. I can tell you I made every mistake possible - wrong seam allowance, wrong backing, wrong batting, etc. but I will treasure it always - if I ever get it finished!

Absolutely beautiful, quilt and quilting. Very great colors and pattern. So glad you Ladies were able to finish it up. You have a real treasure.

Krystyna, I was totally oblivious you had lost everything in Sandy! I am so sorry. Amazing that you were able to rescue this quilt and it looks like it never saw such devastation. It looks absolutely wonderful. I am so happy a fellow board member was able to quilt it for you.

Another beauty saved! What a kind thing to do. Goregous quilt!

Your story is very touching! Lucky you were able to save this beautiful treasure. SewDamnCute is a real sweetie to have quilted your quilts and a beautiful job at that!

What a wonderful quilt. I'm so glad for you and your family that you were able to rescue it. Love the old fabrics, esp the yellow!

Wonderful heirloom!

Wow!! What a treasure you have!! Two in fact, this beautiful quilt and such a good friend!! Cherish both!!

How wonderful and what a special keepsake. I hope you enjoy it for many, many years.

Love the pattern and the 1930's fabrics! Those are some of my favorites too!!

Wow! Another beautiful save!!

Turned out very nice. Would never know it came thru Sandy!

What a wonderful story and the quilt is beautiful. She did a wonderful job quilting it.

So very happy for you !