80 Year Old Crazy Quilt
07-19-2011, 06:00 AM
#32
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I would just cherish it. I made one like this totally by hand back in the 70's, with hand embroidery embellishment on every piece. I used it in my camper back in the day and generally did not take care of it. Eventually I lost sight of it, and now wish I still had it and had taken better care of it. I want to make another, but will never have the patience to do it by hand like this first one.
07-19-2011, 06:25 AM
#37
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Beautiful! I would display it on a quest bed, but without direct sunlight. I would be cautious hanging it. At that age the threads could be weak and the weight of hanging could break down the threads???? If you fold it and put it on the end of the bed, be sure to refold occasionally to keep the folds out of it. Repair the "dings" and enjoy it.
07-19-2011, 06:39 AM
#39
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i vote for a local or state museum or historic society
especially if you have specific info on it
historically...they are especially valuable & it would be a grand gesture on your part to share with generations to come...
especially if you have specific info on it
historically...they are especially valuable & it would be a grand gesture on your part to share with generations to come...
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