Antique quilts -- do you collect?
01-30-2011, 07:11 PM
#71
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I saw this Queen size 1940 quilt top on Craig's list if you are interested. It will need batting, backing and binding. states 50.00 http://maine.craigslist.org/atq/2188195290.html
01-30-2011, 09:13 PM
#73
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My DH gave me this antique Crazy Quilt for Christmas four years ago. Made me cry. It is dated 1891-2.was made in Lewisburg ,TN .
Crazy Quilt 1891-2
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close up of hand embroidery
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the date
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01-30-2011, 09:21 PM
#74
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Originally Posted by quilting cat
I saw several old quilt tops at a yard sale this morning, but have no place to put another thing in my sewing room. They ranged from table topper to twin sized, and she didn't want more than $15 for any of them. How many QB members would like to strangle me for not racing for my checkbook and offering them on this site?
01-30-2011, 10:56 PM
#77
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I have two - one my paternal grand mother made - simple fence rail and the other was given to me by my mil and was made by her sisters mil back in the 30's - it's in great condition (don't think it was ever used) and I treasure them both will try to post pics when I can figure out how to do so
01-31-2011, 02:04 AM
#79
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My aunt had 2 quilt tops. One, a Carpenters Wheel from my Grandmother, and the second one was a Trip Around the World from her husbands mother. It was my privilege and pleasure to finish them with quilting and binding. She then gave them to her two sons, with the stipulation that if they didn't take care of them, they would come to me. (I know that my Grandmother would be proud that i was able to finish her quilt for her.)
01-31-2011, 08:09 AM
#80
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ME ME ME. I wish you had "bought up" a few and offered them on here. Should that happen ever again, please go get your checkbook...especially if they're in the "cheapie" range. I would love to run up on a few of those. I can't help it, I just love the old ones!
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