Fun on a Friday!

My son sent me this photo recently and asked "how do you know how old a quilt is" 

I said you have to be experienced and know fabric. How much were they selling it for and what kind of shape was it in? (He loves to go to yard sales and I assumed that is where it was)

His reply- This is on the ground in my recycling room. 

A little back and forth and I told him to grab it- likely 1940-1960

He kept it in a bucket for a few days. Then I told him what I would do if I had found it. 

Several days later I get this photo. He is washing it until the water runs clear. 

Then he was going to put it all wet in a bucket to give to me when I visit today. I told him if he can get out a lot of water he can put it in the dryer. No need to keep it all wet in a bucket for a couple of days. 

I rec'd this photo last night! LOL Not sure I'll be getting it now or not! 

Here was a sweet quilt top I got at a destash sale recently! It is charming and quirky as all heck! I snapped photos yesterday and it has already sold. 

Have a blessed weekend quilt friends!

 

More Textiles from Washington DC

The fabric used for the dress above. 

I've seen this print as a reproduction. 

Crazy Quilt made by Amelia Trowbridge, 1885

Link HERE if you want to see more. 

Unknown maker, possibly Ohio, 1850-1875

Needlework, 1850-1870

All of the above are from the DAR special 250th exhibit. I'm so glad we were able to see some of these beauties!

When we were taking a capital tour we had a "shelter in place" drill. The exhibit room we were sheltering in held artifact from the 1876-1976 centennial. The items below are from that exhibit. 

What a fun piece of folk art!

Love this poster. It literally embraces the unity I wish we had now. 

I shared this dress in my Facebook group. If you'd like to join, find it HERE. 

The photos below were taken at the Smithsonian American History Museum. 

I hope you enjoyed this! I sure loved seeing these in person. I've got a new little project in the works and will share than next week. 

 Have a lovely weekend. 

Renwick Gallery Textiles Washington DC

Step right up to the first major exhibition to survey American state fairs’ extraordinary and unconventional crafts from the nineteenth century to the present. The exhibition includes exceptional examples of American craft, highlighting personal stories and regional and cultural traditions.

I loved this! I hope you enjoy!

 

So many fair ribbons from over the years!

Button button, whose got the button!?

A butter cow?! 

I've got more textile photos to share from Washington DC!

I LOVED this exhibit.