Redwork Embroidery Quilt - Started in 1899 - Finished in 2011

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04-25-2011, 08:24 AM

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craftiladi

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Bessie it turned out very nice, I love redwork, have all the fabric & designs organized just need to have the time.
Bless you for finishing this one, my first concern would be the age of the fabric...or am I just a worry wart?

04-25-2011, 11:48 AM

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amma

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WOW!! What a treasure! I bet your DF loves it :D:D:D

04-25-2011, 12:14 PM

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Quilted Nana

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From a fan of Redwork and hand embroidery, this is a true treasure. I love it.It is awesome...!!!

04-26-2011, 04:31 PM

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dmarcho

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Beautiful. How wonderful to have such a historical quilt! I especially loved the reference to my very talented longarm quilter friend, Vivian. She does the most amazing work. Thank you for sharing.

04-26-2011, 04:33 PM

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MaryStoaks

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It is so nice! :thumbup: :thumbup:

04-26-2011, 04:34 PM

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buddy'smom

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WOW, a beauty, one lucky friend for sure.

04-26-2011, 07:55 PM

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Bessie

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Originally Posted by amma

WOW!! What a treasure! I bet your DF loves it :D:D:D

She was very touched by the gift, and I was so pleased to give it to her.

04-26-2011, 07:56 PM

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Bessie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dmarcho

Beautiful. How wonderful to have such a historical quilt! I especially loved the reference to my very talented longarm quilter friend, Vivian. She does the most amazing work. Thank you for sharing.

Vivian does beautiful long-arm quilting work, and I am so fortunate to have found her.

04-26-2011, 08:00 PM

#69

Bessie

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Originally Posted by craftiladi

I was amazed at the great condition of the fabric after all these years. I soaked it in a vintage soak for apx 48 hours to remove all the stains and it cleaned up very well. As I mentioned the thread that had been used on the hem was the strongest thread I have ever seen. There was no pulling it to remove it so I literally undid each stitch one at a time. I thought I would never get through taking the thread out of that hem.