Vintage/Antique Quilt
 

I found this top at an antique store years ago and recently unearthed it from my stash. I don't know how old it is, but looks like 1930's to 1940's (?) The piecing was done with a coarse cotton thread and done as though by a beginner. I just love it, since it is truly a scrap quilt and probably done as a first project by a family that didn't waste a thing. Most fabrics are feed sack and a few look like they came from scraps from clothing. Note the Confederate flag fabric. I hand quilted it in simple outline quilting and backed it with natural muslin.

what a great quilt!

It may also have been made by an elderly lady who no longer had precise stitching skills. Enjoy this charming quilt from the past.

Wonderful of you to save the quilt and finish it!

What a wonderful find!!! Enjoy your wonderful treasure!!!!

I really like that - great find!

what a great find!!!

Too kool. BrendaK

What a nice find.

Another worthy quilt rescued!!!

That is beautiful. I love it.

I can pick out what looks like flannel shirts. Cool

You've done a great job preserving the top and it is definitely something to hang on to.

An interesting bow tie quilt. I think the fabric is more like the 50s but I am no expert.

Just love it.

I love this quilt.Thank you for showing!

Very nice quilt. You were lucky to have it.

I hope your label tells that story along with your finish. Great information.

Oh! I absolutely adore that quilt! Great find

I'm so glad you hand quilted it. Just what that one deserved!

A wonderful save on this lovely bowtie quilt.

great quilt!!!

Such a find. Lovely of you to finish it. Love the old fabrics!

I am always amazed by the beauty of scrappy quilts And the history of many yet we spend a fortune on kits and the latest tends! Love every inch of your find

How pretty! Love it.

History to look at and touch

What a great find! I love vintage quilts!

A fantastic treasure!

A fun beauty from the past!

That is awesome. While I love new quilts with beautiful fabric and intricate patterns, there is just something about a quilt like yours that warms my heart. Thank you for sharing.

I have 2 hand stitched quilt tops one of which has a variety of material types in it that I hope to learn how to use my used long arm on once I can get DH to figure out how to get the frame back together. Is this a bad idea to use a machine to quilt on a hand sewn quilt?

What a treasure!