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    Old 05-31-2010, 01:34 AM
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    I was going through my quilting magazines and saw a picture of a 1718 Silk Coverelet and wondered if any of our members from the UK have ever seen this quilt? According to the article
    by Dorothy Osle, it has 182 blocks. It is 67"x73". Most of the blocks are 4 1/2" square. I thought it was a wonderful quilt and wondered if there is possibly a website that displays it or if it is in a Museum somewhere in England? Thanks for any information that anyone may have. Eiltcoq.
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    I can't help you, but I would really be interested in seeing this quilt if you have a picture of it. :D
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    Old 05-31-2010, 01:48 AM
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    You can have a look here:

    http://www.quiltersguild.org.uk/index.php?page=25

    The Quilters Guild of the British Isles bought this quilt in 2000 at an auction.
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    Old 05-31-2010, 02:50 AM
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    That's amazing!!!! PP'ing from the 1700's!! So cool!! It's beautiful.
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    Old 05-31-2010, 04:07 AM
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    Wow, that is amazing!
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    Old 05-31-2010, 04:37 AM
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    What a fascinating article! I enjoyed it :D
    Thanks for sharing!!!
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    Isn't that lovely? I would imagine there is a sheen to it, being made of silk.
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    Old 05-31-2010, 07:47 AM
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    What an important piece of quilt history preserved! Gorgeous quilt!
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    Old 05-31-2010, 07:51 AM
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    Did you notice the term "piecing over papers"

    And we thought we were so innovative!
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    Ohhhh, that's so beautiful! :D
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