What do you think is a traditional quilt?
#21
Exactly my thoughts, using tea stained / slightly dull yellow fabrics. Hand pieced and hand quilted if you want truly traditional. Now throw it in a pile on the floor to let the kids sleep on and you are there!! LOL, I remember back in the olden days, sleeping on a "pallet" (not sure if that is spelled or even close to being right, just how it sounded to me as a child). Wish I could go back to those days and show them how much I appreciate them now!
#22
You're going to get as many answers as there are respondents to your question so I won't muddy the waters. I would warn you not to confuse 'traditional' with 'period', however.
If I were you, I'd do a Google search of quilt show winners in the 'Traditional' categories. That should give you a good indication of what is considered traditional by entrants and judges alike.
If I were you, I'd do a Google search of quilt show winners in the 'Traditional' categories. That should give you a good indication of what is considered traditional by entrants and judges alike.
#23
Thank you everyone, your thoughts and ideas are appreciated.
Thanks for the tip ghostrider, I hadn't thought of that, I have been looking at antique quilts but looking at the traditional category might give me more ideas, but it looks as though patterns like log cabin and Irish chain seem to yell traditional to most people so I might go with something like that.
Thanks for the tip ghostrider, I hadn't thought of that, I have been looking at antique quilts but looking at the traditional category might give me more ideas, but it looks as though patterns like log cabin and Irish chain seem to yell traditional to most people so I might go with something like that.
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Traditional quilts aren't always dull and ugly. I have many made by my MIL,in the 30's and 40's. They are bright and pretty. Dresden plate, snowball, and hexes have been around a very long time. Trip around the World, Drunkards path. Log Cabin. These are Traditional. All of them, Sunbonnet Sue has been around a long time.
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