It seems that people who do not do this kind of work do not appreciate the time and talent that it takes. Thankfully the quilt made it into hands that do treasure it and recognize the work. I have several of these types of quilts or the kits that my mother purchased from Hershnerrs, probably in the late 1970s-1980s. The designs and the quilting marks are stamped. They do come out. In fact, just this past year I finally got one of the quilts finished and had to "hurry" as time was lessening the quilt markings and I wanted to use their expertise with all the feathers and such that they had on the fabric. They are indeed gorgeous quilts!

Wow that's beautiful....Wonder if you could find the name of lady and label the year and maker's name on the back....

Wow, it is a beauty!

That is awesome. Cherish it.

A beautiful quilt and such a lot of handwork! My grandmother used to hand quilt a lot.

Gorgeous quilt. Re: appraisals.........I recently had a friend who had a queen sized new batik quilt appraised. It was well done, visually appealing and machine quilted with an edge-to-edge. It was a pieced star pattern, can't tell you the name of the block as I didn't see it that long, but the appraisal was $2600/replacement value. It has been repeated on this board frequently, but we quilters need to value our work more than we do!!! So glad this beauty was rescued by someone who recognized the skill and work that this dear lady did and will treasure it beyond her lifetime!

I have that exact quilt I've worked on off and on since the seventies. It's about a quarter quilted. I really should finish it.

Wow! yes you have to have that one appraised. Look up ACS approved quilt appraisers. Then make sure to share in your local quilt shows so that others can see what a beauty that is.

I have asked the man who bought it at auction for the information and he hasn't gotten back to me on it. All I know is it came from the east coast in the upper states. I will keep bugging him until he lets me know. I agree she should have credit. I also know when someone is as old as she is sometimes there aren't any relatives left to care.

As it stands, I haven't a clue.

Awesome! What a treasure you happened across.