nanna-up-north

My husband and I love going to auctions and this one listed sewing stuff. There wasn't much that appealed to me but I only had to bid $9.00 for this box of treasures. The box contained all the state's bird blocks already embroidered. Each block is 7" x 7" and the hand work is VERY NICE. They are all clean and there is even a sheet of paper that tells each state's bird, the colors, etc. I haven't decided how I will sash these or how many blocks in how many rows. I'm excited!! This was a great purchase. Do any of you have a quilt with these blocks? I think the patterrn was popular back in the 50's and 60's. I'd love to see a vintage one.

emerald46

Lucky you!! My aunt did one like many years ago. Wish I knew what happened to that quilt!

nanna-up-north

Wish you had a picture of it. I'd like some ideas about how I'm going to put these into a quilt.

donnajean

Not sure at the moment, but they may be from the 1930's Ruby McKim patterns. I have her state flower, birds & other sets of patterns.

I did a search & it looks to be an Aunt Martha pattern
http://www.amazon.com/Aunt-Marthas-T.../dp/B000W5EKWW

Nanaquilts44

Great find!

knlsmith

I would sash with a natural color, either a light or dark (not too dark like black though). These are a great find. :)

sandyo

wish I had great luck like that. God luck and let us see what you do

Murphy

Congratulations. What a treasure you found. This will be an awesome quilt. Looking forward to your pics of this when completed. How exciting. Thank you for sharing.

Charleen DiSante

Great find nana.

QuiltnNan

terrific score!!!