Whirlwind Wednesday (in the best way possible!)

Here's a little eagle project for America 250. Some of the fabric is antique and I thought it would be fun to not do traditional red-white-blue.

After publishing I realized my eagle does not have the reverse applique red eye! I'll try a French knot.

And I couldn't decide on a patriotic backing, but LOVED this!

I saw the eagle collection of Pat and Arlan Christ in April. and bought the eagle pattern while there! This is the oldest eagle quilt circa 1830!

Okay, that's about it for quilts, but inspiration galore was in Washington DC!

Lincoln Memorial

 

So much patriotic  inspiration!

This is on the back of my eagle quilt.

I love Lady Liberty! I fussy cut these lovely ladies and have 2 blue left and 6 red. I'm selling them for $6.25 (postage included) to my blog readers  Send me an email at humblequilts@gmail.com if you are interested! 

Pushing the red button for?.....hahaha

August whizzed right by!

Here are some highlights

Alpenglow on Mt Hood

First time backpacking with my daughter. 

A day hike with Jan

Then 3 of us hiked in to spend the night with this view!

That's it for now friends! Fall is in the air here in Central Oregon! I plan on eking out as much summer as I can!!

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.