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.
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