Monday, September 14, 2009

Heirloom Quilts

I had a fantastic weekend. We took a trip to visit my in laws in the southern part of our state. While I was there my mother-in-law pulled out the "family quilts." I thought I was going to die when I saw the stuff she was pulling out! There were a LOT! These were all made by my husband's Grandma and Great-Aunt. They were beautifully hand quited and very OLD! Some are in better shape than others, but it was pretty cool to see them all!


I thought some of you might also like to see them. I'm sure you can appreciate beautiful old quilts as I can. I learned that Grandma cut up her old dresses to make the pink scrap quilt in the bottom left corner. She was a great recycler. Plus, she loved bright colors (check out her spider web quilt!). She also made a quilt for each of her grand kids. Ours was the last one she made before she died.



My MIL also gave me this applique' quilt made by the Great-Aunt. I am supposed to save it for my oldest daughter's wedding. I'm not sure if I can hide it away for that long. But, isn't it pretty? All hand quilted and appliqued. These women have got some TALENT!! I am lucky to be the recipient of such beautiful work.

7 comments:

  1. Very fun to look at. I like that last one. And I agree that quilts should be used if possible, otherwise, really what is the point?

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  3. So beautiful. I hope you get to inherit them all.

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  4. Those are really artistic! I love the circle one in the middle of the top photo. Its so impressive to think about all the hand work that went into making things like these!

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  5. That last floral quilt is beautiful. You are so lucky to have it. I wish my mom quilted instead of knited.

    Driving Miss Stacey
    Sew Far Sew Good Quilt Shop

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