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    Old 08-14-2018, 02:40 PM
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    Someone did a beautiful job !
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    Old 08-15-2018, 09:23 AM
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    The second one looks like a two color “mola”.
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    Old 08-15-2018, 02:07 PM
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    I think that you got quite a prize, buying those two. Very lovely.
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    Old 08-15-2018, 04:12 PM
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    Originally Posted by KalamaQuilts
    these were more than likely made by the Hmong. They were made refugees during the Vietnam war and later. These blocks were one way for the women to make money to help feed their family. I saw them often at quilt shows in the 70s

    if the designs had names it was a design particular to the person who made it, much like vintage hawaiian pattern types were often favored by a specific maker.

    these blocks were usually priced at about 10.00 each
    Yes, you're right, Kalama. The blue color and stitching is a good indication of Hmong embroidery. Most did not sign their work. I have a scene done by a Hmong artist who displayed her work in the Long Beach, CA, art museum in the 80's. She did not sign her work. The Hmong work is precise and some buy the thread from their homeland.
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    Old 08-15-2018, 07:25 PM
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    Wow, those are really beautiful. Nice find.
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    Old 08-16-2018, 10:18 AM
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    they looks so great I hope you find more info about this Art work!
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