quiltgrammyt2

Treasures for sure!

LindaM

The table cover sounds like a perfect way to use this much-loved quilt, keep the wonderful memories right there with the new/old Singer :)

Ditto on the hoping we're all quilting when we're 104! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Jingle

Lucky you, beautiful quilts.

Happy New Year to you and yours. I'm hoping for a great one.

ilovetosew

You can cover the worn areas with tulle and preserve that is left of it. Hang it up or keep it on a bed to look at.
Both are precious and beautiful.
Janie

sewwhat85

way to love them

irishrose

I think cutting the ragged one and using it where I can see it would be an incentive to be a sixteenth as productive as the women of that generation, especially my grandmother. I can use my orthopedic problems and my computer for an excuse, but the truth is that I could do much better.

When we know better, we do better. Thank you, Grandma.

angelwatcher

I was thinking the same thing, use the very fine bridal tulle, it's softer. Stitch or tack it into place over the damaged parts. I wouldn't put anything heavy on top of it.

If you did cut it up, you could frame the good parts (using acid free papers, mats and uv glass) and put all the info about the maker, picture of her, you in some of the dresses,, the 5 w's etc., and it would make a great legacy for future generations. Something to share with your siblings or children.

Brendat0426

I also like the idea of making some of it into teddy bears. I know I would love that and so would my kids.

Veronica

Wow!
Your grandmother did great work.

irishrose

My 'new' old machine is very heavy cast iron. Grandma wouldn't care. She'd like the quilt to be used. I would still have enough to frame for any of my children who wanted some of it. Each quilt fit a full size bed generously.

The tulle doesn't feel right. It's a manmade product and the quilts are all cotton. Plus, it negates the fact that these were made to be used.

I really wanted a Drunkard's Path. She had templates made of steel so they'd stay perfect. That was the quality of her work. The colors were stronger. That generation believed red haired children belonged in pastels, so I got the pastels.