poor unloved irises

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05-04-2013, 08:10 AM

quilter1

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poor unloved irises

I bought this paper pieced wall hanging this morning at a garage sale. Price? $2. Poor thing was made by the seller's Mom and was hanging beside the furnace! I think I will wash it, give it a new hanger and hang it in my sewing room. The picture quality is not good, the fabrics are quite nice.

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05-04-2013, 08:17 AM

thimblebug6000

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I have one of those I made many years ago too...kind of ran out of wall space..... I called mine "Stilted Iris" I think it's an Eileen Sullivan pattern ( foundations) Enjoy your new treasure!

05-04-2013, 08:26 AM

Mariposa

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Terrific find! It will make a great addition to your sewing room!

05-04-2013, 08:37 AM

bearisgray

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Those Siberian Iris look so light and graceful compared to the 'regular' iris.

05-04-2013, 09:00 AM

Sewfine

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That is beautiful find.

05-04-2013, 09:05 AM

Tartan

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If she only knew how much work went into that paper pieced wall hanging! Great find for you at $2.

05-04-2013, 09:12 AM

noveltyjunkie

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I hope Mom is not a member on here- can you imagine! Well done saving it.

05-04-2013, 09:24 AM

cathyvv

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I always wonder if the folks selling these "made by Mom" treasures realize that they are selling a little piece of their Moms heart.

It's beautiful and I know YOU will enjoy it. Good save!