tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post7317897226796675097..comments2024-03-26T07:30:30.762-07:00Comments on <center>Humble Quilts</center>: Vintage QuiltsLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-57842131667905017652011-09-13T14:57:52.798-07:002011-09-13T14:57:52.798-07:00What wonderful quilts! Sad, really when you think...What wonderful quilts! Sad, really when you think of how much work has gone into them and how much warmth/comfort they provided over the years! I hope they find appreciative homes!!!Merilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07017362688960778176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-53113429720489233522011-09-13T00:56:58.046-07:002011-09-13T00:56:58.046-07:00A tattered quilt hopefully means one that was love...A tattered quilt hopefully means one that was loved and appreciated even if that is no longer the case! Hope they find a way to someone elses heart!Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-59460109679746403312011-09-13T00:45:49.027-07:002011-09-13T00:45:49.027-07:00At least the quilts must have been well used to ke...At least the quilts must have been well used to keep them warm so they served their purpose I suppose. It just goes to show that the makers of quilts aren't the ones to decide if they are to be heirlooms or even passed on. Ditto on quilt labeling.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045225648259636672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-64450802087910189392011-09-12T21:17:34.521-07:002011-09-12T21:17:34.521-07:00I suppose it's understandable that nonquilters...I suppose it's understandable that nonquilters would not feel the strong attachment and appreciation for quilts, as we do. We are a strongly passionate group by nature. <br />But it's downright sad when there's no attachment when the quilt maker was a relative. That's just sad.Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255216150275846123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-18046047229534593142011-09-12T20:53:54.485-07:002011-09-12T20:53:54.485-07:00It's strange to me that some people don't ...It's strange to me that some people don't feel any attachments to old family things..they are so precious to me. Whenever I see really old photos in antique malls I just shake my head that someone gave them up. Didn't ANYONE in the family want them???Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194723727404273933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-58305948975801560602011-09-12T19:08:56.994-07:002011-09-12T19:08:56.994-07:00The Lone Star is a beauty in whatever condition it...The Lone Star is a beauty in whatever condition it is in. <br /><br />I suppose everyone has their different perspectives. Different things they value. That's just how the world is. There will always be quilters and non-quilters!Barbara Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753143340104041588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-663044614601694342011-09-12T18:40:21.793-07:002011-09-12T18:40:21.793-07:00Oh I love that star quilt and love that it was so ...Oh I love that star quilt and love that it was so loved and used.Quilts And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043640520513261597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-54617764851923921842011-09-12T16:49:41.664-07:002011-09-12T16:49:41.664-07:00Are they looking for a home for those quilts?? I c...Are they looking for a home for those quilts?? I could help out!Randy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06174816898354217740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-83275652034957305352011-09-12T14:38:19.011-07:002011-09-12T14:38:19.011-07:00I always enjoy seeing the vintage quilts so thank ...I always enjoy seeing the vintage quilts so thank you for sharing. This isn't the first time you've mentioned the wine color so "ah ha" I think I'm learning something here. ;) I often think what will happen to my quilts especially since I don't have children but I worry more about when I can't make 'em anymore to be honest!!!*karendianne.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15557033346962825857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-6476705759420327222011-09-12T12:41:22.996-07:002011-09-12T12:41:22.996-07:00How can a beautiful quilt like that not have senti...How can a beautiful quilt like that not have sentimental value??? I'm glad you shared them with us - thanks!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07413787362860014295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-88082575270938498822011-09-12T12:36:32.417-07:002011-09-12T12:36:32.417-07:00Hopefully they will.
I also hope that the joy was ...Hopefully they will.<br />I also hope that the joy was in making them, not what became of them.<br />I like the star and the other one is fun to study those old fabricsBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-34598571743012394952011-09-12T12:12:41.434-07:002011-09-12T12:12:41.434-07:00I taped a sewing show this weekend and it was on m...I taped a sewing show this weekend and it was on making a tote, using up a vintage quilt would be a great idea if there was enough of it in good enough shape. I've rescued 2 from an old guy i Pendleton, paid $100 each, the one I loved still has the pencil marks on it.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12037415376456508137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-4014975043476449262011-09-12T10:04:33.893-07:002011-09-12T10:04:33.893-07:00Your post today gave us all a lot to think about.....Your post today gave us all a lot to think about................Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01022848163403014158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-16141891476673295012011-09-12T09:26:15.811-07:002011-09-12T09:26:15.811-07:00Oh, I do so hope these quilts finding a loving hom...Oh, I do so hope these quilts finding a loving home - they deserve it!Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872055894285312153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-65732041388117383012011-09-12T08:08:36.230-07:002011-09-12T08:08:36.230-07:00I want my all quilts to be heirlooms, and have put...I want my all quilts to be heirlooms, and have put a Stashbuster label in the corners with my name, the pattern and date on them. They are all sentimental to me! Lots of time and the family doesn't appreciate them? So sad. Thanks for the rescueMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156858742587928699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-91150941962849130232011-09-12T07:59:21.759-07:002011-09-12T07:59:21.759-07:00I hope my grandchildren never feel that way! What ...I hope my grandchildren never feel that way! What a treasure to let go.<br />I just barely started labeling quilts again--got away from it for a long time! I love Bonnie's quick "fold a square into a triangle and sew on two sides as you attach binding" method (there's got to be a shorter way to identify that).Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-57209395191023781412011-09-12T07:58:48.678-07:002011-09-12T07:58:48.678-07:00I bought that same bright yellow star quilt at an ...I bought that same bright yellow star quilt at an antique mall in Amarillo TX a few weeks ago. Mine is in almost perfect condition and it is quilted in RED thread.<br />It's almost sad to buy them even tho I love them, but where did it come from? What is it's story? Sad, but I'm glad I can make a new home for it.Saskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316697509986535586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-29988348954418476172011-09-12T07:24:06.423-07:002011-09-12T07:24:06.423-07:00Like everyone else I hope these quilts find a good...Like everyone else I hope these quilts find a good home. Is there a quilt guild in your area? I'm sure someone there would take these orphans in.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04492645548495218076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-62292048757494725762011-09-12T07:18:00.330-07:002011-09-12T07:18:00.330-07:00I was that way when I was younger and now I regret...I was that way when I was younger and now I regret it. Even if the quilts are no good, they would look nice on a chest in a guest room or used in doll projects that she could cherish.<br /><br />DebbieWoolenSailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621977477193550261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-65896809326227356262011-09-12T07:15:01.216-07:002011-09-12T07:15:01.216-07:00Like everyone else, it makes me sad that these qui...Like everyone else, it makes me sad that these quilts aren't treasured and loved. I have orphan quilt blocks that a g,g grandmother, who I didn't even know, made and I can't even bear to part with them...lol<br /><br />Hopefully my girls will distribute my quilts when I'm gone. Right now they fight over who gets what... :)ranettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925261347750036721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-70682845380553681212011-09-12T07:13:01.883-07:002011-09-12T07:13:01.883-07:00Good reminder to label your quilts and keep a jour...Good reminder to label your quilts and keep a journal or something to describe the quilts, the fabric, why you made that quilt. The stories make the quilts even more spacial. <br />Of course you can't rescue all the homeless quilts, but lots of people appreciate quilts so hopefully they will all find good homes.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-52820858121422259222011-09-12T06:47:32.615-07:002011-09-12T06:47:32.615-07:00It just breaks my heart to see obvious family heir...It just breaks my heart to see obvious family heirlooms sold like this! It's so hard to believe that no one in the family has no interest in preserving a quilt that has so much family history tied up in it! Heartbreaking! I hope they will all find good homes with new owners that will appreciate them.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15688785042826378058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-74611837581977044592011-09-12T06:42:17.875-07:002011-09-12T06:42:17.875-07:00wow. That is crazy. I stopped along the highway ju...wow. That is crazy. I stopped along the highway just last week and picked up a quilt that was laying on the side of the road. I did not check it until I got home, but it was a wreck...literally. Don't think it can be fixed at all. But...could not stand to see it laying there like that. Looked on craigslist in the lost and found but no one was looking for it. :o(Coloradoladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312809532968928183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-4644957183188605462011-09-12T06:40:37.495-07:002011-09-12T06:40:37.495-07:00I hope those quilts end up in a good home too...I ...I hope those quilts end up in a good home too...I am afraid for my own quilts...I think the best solution is for me to find homes with people who love them now!julieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00509047751868460895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-82777534287680101372011-09-12T06:30:59.864-07:002011-09-12T06:30:59.864-07:00That makes me sad - how can it NOT have sentimenta...That makes me sad - how can it NOT have sentimental value? Cathy is right about labels and I am the world's worst at labeling my quilts.Me and My Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470153447120413738noreply@blogger.com