80 Year Old Crazy Quilt

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07-19-2011, 07:32 AM

#41

GramaLaura

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I have one that I repaired with pieces from silk ties. I hang it folded over a chair that is never used. Refold and look at a different section often. It's too beautiful to tuck away somewhere :-D

07-19-2011, 08:04 AM

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Dianne1

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I would treasure it.

07-19-2011, 08:16 AM

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sak658

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Sew pretty..

07-19-2011, 08:39 AM

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BuzzinBumble

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Your antique quilt is beautiful. Any idea of the story behind it?
A lady who owns an antique shop in our town gave me a tour of her home. Her decorating tastes were so amazing - her home should be featured in some kind of English Country magazine. Anyway, I noticed that she had crazy quilts draped over her very worn and comfy old sofa.
I love crazy quilts - to me they epitomize casual, homey warmth.

07-19-2011, 09:36 AM

#45

FERSID

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Unless it has a very significant meaning to you, if it appeals to your general taste and decor, you could perhaps display it on a wall, put it on a bed in a guest room or if you have a friend you know would REALLY like it, you could gift it to them.

07-19-2011, 11:13 AM

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ywoodruff5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Narda H.

What do you do with it? It has some wear and is made with satin to velvet and lots of other fabrics. It is a 'TIED" quilt with satin on back.

I would embrace it daily! :thumbup:

07-19-2011, 11:26 AM

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Donna Mare

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Leave it be like it is. It's charming in it's own right . Great colors and simply charming!!

07-19-2011, 12:14 PM

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Eagle Hawk

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Could you take some close up pictures of some of the stitching and designs? It looks so beautiful and I totally love crazy quilts, and love to make them with a lot of embellishments. Maybe hang and display it and show off all of the beauty and work in it.

07-19-2011, 12:45 PM

#49

IDquilter

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A quilting friend of mine also has a very old crazy quilt.
she had it framed and it is hanging in her livingroom, looks wonderful. Depending on the size of yours that might be an option.

07-19-2011, 03:20 PM

#50

luce321

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I would never cut it into pieces, as suggested. I would display it on a bed in a guest room. It is a treasure and should be displayed. I will be happy to purchase it if it is not to expensive.