On our summer trip to my Grandma's cabin, I discovered this antique quilt in our bedroom. My grandmother told me it was made by her great-grandmother (my great-great-great-grandmother, is that right?). It was amazing to touch this quilt that was made by one of my ancestors about 150 years ago (this is a guess, as there was no label. A good reminder to label every quilt!).
The blocks are an arrangement of squares and half-square triangles that I wasn't familiar with, but that reminded me of sailboats. The back is solid white and the binding is mostly white with bits of blue.
I love knowing that my fore mothers were quilters and that I'm carrying on a family tradition. Makes me wonder how long my own quilts will last and who will use them in the future. Will my quilts be draped over my great-grandchildren's knees as they are driven home in their flying cars?
Now, that's a thought! What a lovely quilt. I can't believe how great it looks for it's age!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a gorgeous quilt! You come by your talent honestly, Holly!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Such a funky quilt - I bet she would have been part of the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild ;)
ReplyDeleteThat's incredible! I like the pattern.
ReplyDeleteWow it's just beautiful! The pattern reminds me of those folded paper boats.
ReplyDeleteI ADORE that gorgeous quilt! Quilting is definitely in your genes!
ReplyDeleteThanks, biscuitsandbobbins! It feels great to know I'm continuing a family tradition when I quilt.
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