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06-20-2010, 11:10 AM

#171

jdavis

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OMG, that's gorgeous! I think it's wonderful that it was rescued, revived, or whatever!

06-20-2010, 12:06 PM

#172

aorlflood

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I personally think that as long as the quilt finally gets finished so it can be enjoyed, I don't care how it is quilted.

06-26-2011, 03:34 PM

#173

sewbigd2858

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It just amazes me how talented some folks are.

06-26-2011, 03:46 PM

#174

MonnaL

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Personally, I feel you saved this quilt. And the finished product is exquisite!

Several years ago I won a beautiful (I thought) Job's Troubles top done in bubble gum pink, muslin and the cutest 30s fabrics. I was so excited and planned to hand quilt it.

When it arrive, she has washed it because she worried about it having an odor. I was just sick. It was so raveled and shrunk that I don't think it will ever lay flat. She offered my money back, but I chose to keep it just for the darling fabrics in it.

Every once in a while, I drag it and work on repairing the seams and trying to press it out. Perhaps we need to educate the public to never wash a vintage top, no matter how dirty?

You did a fabulous job on rescuing this beauty, and I know the owners are delighted (even if they have no idea of the work it took)!

06-26-2011, 03:51 PM

#175

pdcakm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by doowopddbop

I am pretty sure this will touch off a discussion regarding machine quilting vs hand-quilting antique quilts... what's your opinion?

a quilt is a quilt, a quilt is a quilt. this is a beautiful quilt. doesn't matter the method used to accomplish the beauty.

06-26-2011, 04:04 PM

#176

Pam Perry

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That is beautiful you did a great job,

06-26-2011, 04:05 PM

#177

Millstream Mom

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Location: New Brunswick Canada

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Spectacular! A thing of beauty - and I don't care if its quilted by hand or machine - you can see the beauty and workmanship compliment each other. The owner must be absolutely delighted!