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jmoore 11-06-2018 04:17 AM

I second the Wows and cannot imagine the hours of handwork in that beauty. Thank you for sharing your treasure.

SillySusan 11-06-2018 05:24 AM


Originally Posted by Panst (Post 8155781)
Ha! just looked at my post...it's big but meant to say 'cm' instead of 'inches'!!!! It's about 6'6" square or so....big but not that big!

I thought about the size you gave first and thought it might have covered the entire family,... if it were a large bunch!

It is a real treasure! So well done without our fancy tools and machines. Lovely!

sewbizgirl 11-06-2018 06:29 AM

Awesome old 4-patch! As has been mentioned, quilts were made very differently back then. Loved the close ups of the fabric.

Panst 11-06-2018 09:47 AM

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Well, if it is as old as you think...it is in great shape! There are just a few patches...mostly dark brown fabrics for some reason...where the fibers have come apart and the batting is visible. Suppose I should have these fixed or stabilized or something. I'm a bit naive on this but what constitutes taking good care of it? Perhaps I need to rethink this but we still use it...this pic is from last weekend! You can see the red and black check pattern backing in this pic as well, I like the contrast with the green front. What's the thinking among quilters about using what might be an antique quilt?

sJens 11-06-2018 11:56 AM

Oh my gosh that is fantastic. Quilts are meant to be used.

quilt9226 11-06-2018 03:19 PM

The acid green, pink and the shirtings look like Civil War fabrics. Love all those interesting prints in the 4-patches.

jlt37869 11-06-2018 05:30 PM

Such a treasure!

BrendaK 11-06-2018 07:18 PM

LOVE it. Thanks for sharing. BrendaK

Grandma Peg 11-06-2018 08:00 PM

A beautiful keepsake.

Jules51 11-06-2018 08:40 PM

Wow, what a delightful quilt!


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