Here is the last of the old treasures. This quilt was used a lot on my daughter's bed when she slept in a twin size bed. It was also given to us by Lottie. This is probably my most favorite out of all of them.
Here you can see a close up of how much it is falling apart.
Oh! last sneak peek!
Since this quilt is coming apart I have been thinking about taking it apart, keeping the good blocks and parts and making the quilt over again. I would try to find the pink/lavender fabric to make it similar looking. What do you all think? Or should I just leave it alone?
Check out this quilt over at
Quilt Hollow. Scroll down and you will see an orange and white star quilt like the double knit one I showed the other day. I like it done in two colors. Janet over at
Mrs Sew n' sew was inspired to bring out her little double knit doll quilt. Check it out. And if you have a double knit quilt why don't you post yours. It would be fun to see them all. Let me know if you post one so I can see.
I will not have access to a computer for several days so come by next week (Tuesday or Wednesday) for the reveal of the giveaway and you can leave one last comment to add to your other entries. I will reveal the winner the next day after the reveal. I hope you all won't be disappointed. So stay tuned. Hope you all had fun seeing some old quilts and the sneak peeks.
With Passion,
Carrie P.
Although yesterday is behind us, we have earned the right to reminisce with warm memories, as well as learn from the mistakes we've made.
35 comments:
Carrie, you've inspired me. I'm going to post some of my old well-loved quilts! Aren't the well-loved quilts the most cozy and warm?! Cindy
i'm not sure i would take the quilt apart...hmmm...but it would be nice to repair it for future generations...that's a tough call...and that one star that's circled in red? so odd, yet so neat...
i've loved all of your sneak peeks! have a great few days away! ☺
I would not touch it, those parts show love, let someone else do that in about another 100 years! Thank you sharing, that is my favorite too!
Carrie, thank you for the great "quilt show" over the last few posts. I have really enjoyed seeing these treasures.
I don't know what to do about the quilt. The problem with leaving it the way it is, is that it's unusable, and when other people see it, they might see the "value" in it. I know that people use the quilts as "cutters", and that almost horrifies me (lol), but I do see that then you can take something most people would look at as having no value, and make it have value.
As far as repairing it - again, I don't know. If the fabric is that fagile, would it hold up to repairing?
So, as usual, I'm no help. lol But I do appreciate you showing all of the quilts.
Before I even read what you were thinking of doing with your quilt, I thought "she should make another one like it". I think saving the blocks that aren't as damaged is a good idea. The ones that are falling apart can't be helped at this point. Cutting it apart and saving the good blocks (framing them in some way) will help keep the quilt and its story around for future generations.
It just shows that it has been used and loved. Lottie is a gem.
FALL orange ribbon......hmmmmmm.....
I like the previous comment to make a duplicate. I love the orange and white quilt. Gorgeous. I am loving this pattern more and more. I'm very intrigued by the little peek.
I love this quilt - it has a wonderful variety of fabrics! It's hard to know what to do with a quilt so well loved - I have one like that too that my Grandma made. Another fun sneak peak!
Carrie - I love this quilt. It is one of my favorite patterns. Trying to preserve the blocks that are in better shape is a great idea. Then you can continue to enjoy it without fear of touching it. I certainly have enjoyed your trunk show of old quilts. You have quite a collection.
Another tempting sneak peek.
CarolM.
I like the idea of saving the usable blocks and putting them into a new quilt...that way it can still be enjoyed and used instead of being stored. And you still have lovely memories of Lottie.
Well, if it was my quilt, I would take it apart, repair the ones that can be repaired and put it back together. It is a pretty quilt.
Crispy
Thank you for sharing pictures of these wonderfull quilts, I loved admiring them.
Don't really know about the quilt. If I wanted to use it, I'ld try to repair, if not, I think I'ld leave it like it is, for the time being anyway.
How beautiful is that! I think I'd try to keep the blocks that are in good shape, maybe make a smaller quilt, suitable for hanging. And maybe make a tiny one with the scraps....hm.
I see a Fall ribbon, woohoo! Lovely peek once again! Have a fabulous time in the mountains!
Oh...sorry to see the show end...you indeed have some wonderful treasures and so many of them! I wish for just one but as I said mom and grandma were not quilters. Oh..enjoy your trip...have fun...it should be beautiful scenary.
I can see why that one is your favorite. It is beautiful and looks so loved. I have a special quilt that is pretty worn too, and I have never thought about trying to repair or re-make it. It's just too special as it is. Though, I imagine there is something wonderful about finding a way to give such a special quilt a new life, so-to-speak. :)
I love the pretty fall ribbon! I can't wait to see what's in store.
I love this pink quilt! It has obviously been well loved! You have inspired me to get out some of my old quilts.....I will blog about them and let you know. There is nothing more special than these old quilts!
I also like the fall ribbon....ribbons, buttons, hmmm. Can't wait until next week!
just as a quilt is meant to be....loved and used! I'm getting the feeling that autumn/fall is a big factor in your sneaky peaks!!!! (....oh really!!! hehehe)
Can't wait to see.
'o) Wendy B
What a lovely, much loved quilt! I wouldn't take it apart, I would probably try to figure out how to fix it instead. It's charming!
I love the design of that quilt! I think it is going on my list!
The fall ribbon in your sneak peek is cute with the leaves on it. I can't wait to see a photo of the whole thing!
Have fun while you are away.
I would take the quilt apart to salvage the good blocks and use them to make a smaller quilt. I doubt that you'll find anything close in color now and the difference between old and new would be too obvious.
Have fun while you're away. And ooooh...I see more wool!
i love lottie's pink quilt, and i'm very sorry to see it shredding apart. i would certainly try to salvage those blocks still in tact for my children -- ring bearer's pillow for a wedding, pillow or quilt block for the birth of a child, wallhanging, etc. autumn is my favorite season -- here in arizona, it's fresh, cool air at last. rita
This is another wonderful quilt Carrie! I think there would be too much taking apart to decide which individual piece is worth keeping and which one needs to be replace. Just my thought.
Thanks for the great quilt show!
Oh Carrie, what a sweet, sweet old quilt. Collectors get so excited when they see an old quilt that was never used. I'm not so sure. It seems sad to deny a quilt the love they feel in giving and being needed.
I say add new fabric. When I look at the world of blogging, I see young and old mixing it up and getting so much energy from each other. Each has so much to teach the other. So, definitely my vote is to add new fabric. (Guess I'm a sentimental sap today. Maybe it's hormones. lol.)
Thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoyed. Now for the sneak peek...love the ribbon and the wool. Is that ric rac I see??
I would take it apart...and I would frame some of the blocks in better condition...at least one in a frame for your daughter and one for you. What an heirloom! Love the sneak peeks...you're very tricky...can't figure them out!
I like Kaaren's ides for the quilt but I would be tempted to replicate it since it's so lovely.
Enjoy your time away.
Now that is a well loved quilt! You have several wonderful ideas on what to do with it. And the last sneak peek...can't wait to see what they are!
Carrie it is hard to say what to do.
If you take it apart then you can make it's part useable and always remember the quilt when you see parts of it displayed around the house.
I guess it is a very personal decision.
I think I would just leave it alone. If your daughter has any special attachment to it I would definetly leave it alone.
This is one of my favorite quilt patterns so far. I have this on my list of quilts to hand piece some day. The last sneak peak, WoW! I can't wait to see what the giveaway is!
Hi Carrie - I've just caught up with your posts - wonderful vintage quilts - I love the story of your first quilt that your grandmother finished! As for the quilt that needs repair, I would try to repair what you can so it can "live longer"! And congratulations of one year of blogging! You have been great inspiration to me!
Cheers!
Carrie, this is one of you siggy patch receivers from Virginia. I see where you have sent 70 to Melissa. Can you hardly wait for the first of December. What a chore she is going to have sorting those out. Pam
Well,l I love seeing old quilts! They mean so much when they have been passed down within a family. That is a tough decision, as to whether or not to take it apart and repair it. In one way I would say leave it because it is well loved and you can see how cherished it is. Then again you will always have to be super careful with it and maybe repairing it would strengthen it and make it useable once again.
Ohhh..that quilt is just wonderful.. and so much loved...
Will take me some time to read all the comments to see if there is a clever way to save quilts like yours...
lovely new little peek.. a fall peek .. ;o)
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