I'm drawn to old quilts. This one was made by my Great Aunt Katie. From the fabrics Henrietta and I think the quilt was made in the 40's--maybe early 50's. I never knew Aunt Katie, she exists for me in family stories and this quilt.
This quilt has been well-loved. I remember sleeping under it as a child. A Seminole strippy with a small floral print on a yellow background, and a solid fabric on the back I'd call "Muskmelon". A plain green square runs down each strip. Reproducing this quilt is on my bucket list.
Weekly goals--
- Sew more Birds in Air blocks together
- Sew more rows of the Trip Around the World
- Load a top on the Princess
It is wonderful that we can remember our ancestors through their crafts. Your great aunt's quilt is lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure! and the fact that you have a memory associated with it makes it so much more special. It is a beautiful quilt. That design would be fun to recreate with modern fabrics too.
ReplyDeleteHidden, off to the right, Henrietta holding the line up with a long handled hoe.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful old quilt and it's story. What size is it?
ReplyDeleteWonderful well loved quilt. I like the green patches marching down the strips very much. Lovely old thing!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and color placement in this!
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