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Nov 8, 2008

Something Old

These two quilts are from my collections of my grandmother's quilts. The first is a type of Cornerstone/Postage Stamp design with two different colored borders of the same measurement. The second quilt is named "Kidneys & Hearts" I think and it's sporting three borders. My grandmother made each quilt from old dresses, shirts, feed sacks and some store bought fabrics. I am very proud to have these quilts. I understand her passion for quilt making because runs in my blood. She made many quilts so I know that they were not all made for everyday use. I remember sitting under her treadle Singer and playing with the threads. I wish I could remember more but I was very young when she died.

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7 comments:

  1. Anonymous8.11.08

    What beautiful, traditional, quilts! They must mean so much to you. I love vintage quilts, but sadly I don't own any. I wish I had quilts handed down to me through the generations, but I am self taught, nobody else in my family sews.

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  2. Those two quilts are gorgeous; how lucky you are to have them! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Awesome quilts Rhonda!

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  4. Anonymous8.11.08

    I love old quilts! Your story reminded me of my grandmother's quilts. I'll have to inquire as to what happened to them when she passed away years ago.

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  5. They are truly beautiful and how nice that the person who owns them ( you ) are treasuring them as they deserve. Gorgeous !

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  6. I love your history and stories! What beautiful quilts!

    I'm thinking of joining the wacky pac, but unsure if I "qualify"? LOL

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  7. Amazing quilts. Wow!!!

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