echoemb

I just bought an estate consisting of 14 boxes of fabric. Have 30+ blocks of #10 and I didn't know the name of the block was so it was nice to see someone here knew what it was. I agree with the dating but don't totally agree that they are amish. But they might be but the colors aren't really amish colors.

tealfalcon

They all look wonderful....loves those gfg quilts.... I don't think they are Amish just doesn't seem to fit the style and colors.

GingerK

I also do not think they are Amish. Someone went to a lot of time and effort with these--especially the english pieced one. There are lots of 30's and 40's replica fabrics out there. Go ahead and finish them. Then raffle raffle raffle. And I'd keep one for myself as payment for working on the others. Lucky you!

Glassquilt

Nice quilts but because of the prints, I don't think these are Amish.

"Traditionally, the Amish do not use prints, but solids - usually in darker colors."
http://www.historyofquilts.com/amish.html

KarenR

I thought Amish quilts were only solid colors. Why are these Amish?

Great-great granny

Those are some beautiful pieces, & a really nice donation.

#1 & 5 are Grandmothers Flower Garden
#8 is a Double Wedding Ring
#9 is a variation of a Lone Star

1 & 8 were very popular in the 30's.

Does the Society have a yearly fund raiser to auction them off?
Ask the local pet store or interested business to display them & sell raffle tickets.
List them on Craigs List
Ask the local newspaper to do an article about the HS & include info on the quilts/tops to raffle.
If you have a quilt guild ask them if they will "show" them to see if any ladies might like to buy one.

By the way the baby in your Avatar is a beauty.

Good luck & keep us posted on what you do w/them.
Have a blessed day & may all your quilts be filled w/love.

ptquilts

They may have been made by the Amish, but I would not advertise them as Amish quilts. People think of Amish quilts as solid colors.

I would sell them as is, but not at "Thrift shop" prices.

lindy

How lucky you are! Very pretty.

mrs. fitz

I don't think they're Amish, colors are too bright, but they are absolutely beautiful. They look like they were made in the 1930's and as someone already pointed out there are a number of excellent 30's repro fabrics out there if further work is needed. Muslin is also an option for backing. Hope they earn a lot of $$$ for an excellent organization.

dunster

I would not finish them before selling. That would probably detract from the value to a true collector. There is an auction house near here that seems to get good prices for old quilts, much better than craigslist. Etsy might be a good place to sell them, or ebay. If there is someone nearby who can appraise them for you that would be a help. They look like well made tops, in good condition.