My sister bought a trunk with these incredible quilt tops several years ago at an estate sale. A gentleman was dissolving his mother’s estate and these were included. I do hope the little lady who did such exquisite work knows these have found a happy home where they will be treasured and start new lives.She doesn’t quilt, so passed them on to me, with the caveat that I quilt one for her daughter and one for her son. I am delighted to do so. My niece chose the fan pattern. Her son hasn’t chosen yet, but must choose soon since his wedding is in March. I made the one at the bottom for my son and his wife. There were thirty squares, all pieced on five pound sugar bags, so I added borders to make it king-sized. You may notice, there are pictures of squares included from a friendship quilt, with names and dates from as early as 1931, apparently quilted by a quilting group. I find this one particularly poignant. I intend to make a gift of it to the parish library instead of keeping it for myself. I feel it belongs to the public of Bossier Parish.
Thesee are beautiful, Linda, quilting is such a wonderful talent to have.
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wow- you are so talented-My great grandmother made a dutch girl quilt for her grand daughters, much lilk yours-those are some beautiful quilt tops.
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They are lovely.
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They look beautiful… and familiar 😁
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Thanks.
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What an amazing find! Good to know they have a new life.
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They are truly loved!
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Absolutely magnificent. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Wasn’t that a glorious find!
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Reblogged this on Nutsrok.
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Beautiful quilts! I know they will be cherished by your family. I’m sure the pubic will greatly appreciate the gift as well 😊
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I was glad to pass the friendship quilt on. It belonged to the community.
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Oh these pieces are wonderful! I’m a big quilt fan. Can’t imagine making one…am in awe of those who do ☺ that means you xo
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I did enjoy it!
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Wow, they are a treasure for sure..and so wonderful that they are in your appreciative hands.
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I do appreciate them. I am on the way to the library to donate the friendship one now.
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They are so beautiful!!!! I whish I could have one… Too too beatiful.
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Two go to new brides. Doing one each for Grandchildren. I am so thrilled!
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Such a wonderful find. My best friend quilts…the rack is featured proudly in her living room. Such a classic, treasured skill.
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I’ll bet her kids are eyeing them.
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She has been very generous over the years…kept very little of her work for herself.
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I do love passing them on to happy new owners.
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My wife got all excited when she saw these quilts flash on the computer screen.
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Does she quilt?
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Yes, she does. She has closets full of quilting material.
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I compliment you on your taste in women. Is she a good cook too?
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Splendid wedding gifts to treasure forever!
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I hope they and their grandchildren enjoy them.
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Even in hard times we need an outlet for our creative selves. These must have been pieced during Depression years. I think it was kismet these found their way to you after all this time and being seen and appreciated everywhere your blog is read. Maybe worldwide? Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks. I am so happy with them. Two are going to new brides.
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I am so happy withem. Two are going to new brides.
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I’m still awed — such a wonderful treasure!
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Beautiful quilts. I like the idea of donating the friendship quilt to the Parish – I agree that would be the right thing to do. I would never have thought of doing something like that.
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There are still people living there whose relatives made squares.
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They are all so gorgeous. you are really clever as well to be able to make quilts.
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You can teach yourself, even if you’ve never sewn.
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You never know, one day maybe I might. 🙂
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It really feels good to make something beautiful.
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Yesm plus it is lovely to hand it down to future generations.
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Pretty quilts.
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Thanks.
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Wow!! How wonderful!
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Wasn’t I lucky!
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