Quiltingboard Forums

Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Pictures
    • Refurbished Antique Dresden Plate >

  • Refurbished Antique Dresden Plate

    • Register
    FAQ
    Calendar
    Today's Posts
    Search
    Vendor Directory

    Refurbished Antique Dresden Plate

    Page 1 of 3
    1
    2
    3
    Thread Tools
     
    Old 07-24-2010, 07:30 AM
      #1  
    Junior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Cathie_R's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2010
    Location: NW Missouri
    Posts: 140
    Default
    Here's a couple of pictures of a Dresden Plate quilt that I refurbished last year. I bought the quilt in an antique shop and it was in very poor condition but to pretty to be classified as a "cutter" quilt for crafts. It is probably 1930's era. A "lot" of the blades for the quilt had frayed or completely disintigraged. I replaced those with fabric that I had from my collection of vintage fabrics. I think I did a pretty good job. The quilt is very soft and cuddly but I believe it should only be used for display as some of the fabrics are still fragile. I have a lot of time and effort in this quilt but I believe it was well worth saving. What do you think? Thanks for looking.
    Attached Thumbnails attachment-72110.jpe   attachment-72111.jpe  
    Cathie_R is offline  
    Reply
    Old 07-24-2010, 07:33 AM
      #2  
    Junior Member
     
    Polly C's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Sep 2008
    Location: Iowa
    Posts: 185
    Default
    All I can say is WOW! Yes, you certainly did the right thing in preserving it. Display & treasure it.
    Polly C is offline  
    Reply
    Old 07-24-2010, 07:43 AM
      #3  
    Super Member
     
    icon17's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2010
    Location: Washington,State
    Posts: 1,602
    Default
    Boy are you lucky to have that wonderful quilt!!! You did great work. I have a Gramas garden quilt top or just a part that my mom made and need to save it too. but its hand stiched and I'am not sure what to do.
    Originally Posted by Cathie_R
    Here's a couple of pictures of a Dresden Plate quilt that I refurbished last year. I bought the quilt in an antique shop and it was in very poor condition but to pretty to be classified as a "cutter" quilt for crafts. It is probably 1930's era. A "lot" of the blades for the quilt had frayed or completely disintigraged. I replaced those with fabric that I had from my collection of vintage fabrics. I think I did a pretty good job. The quilt is very soft and cuddly but I believe it should only be used for display as some of the fabrics are still fragile. I have a lot of time and effort in this quilt but I believe it was well worth saving. What do you think? Thanks for looking.
    icon17 is offline  
    Reply
    Old 07-24-2010, 07:47 AM
      #4  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Nov 2007
    Location: Rhode Island
    Posts: 8,889
    Default
    It is beautiful and you did the right thing by saving the quilt.
    Blue Bell is offline  
    Reply
    Old 07-24-2010, 07:52 AM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    brenda21's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Texas
    Posts: 4,865
    Default
    Gorgeous
    brenda21 is offline  
    Reply
    Old 07-24-2010, 08:03 AM
      #6  
    Super Member
     
    dphelps's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2009
    Location: Melbourne,Fl.
    Posts: 2,619
    Default
    I agree, you did the right thing in preserving the quilt. It is gorgeous. You did a beautiful job.
    dphelps is offline  
    Reply
    Old 07-24-2010, 08:05 AM
      #7  
    Power Poster
     
    ann clare's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2010
    Location: Navan. Co. Meath. Ireland
    Posts: 15,110
    Default
    Beautiful quilt
    ann clare is offline  
    Reply
    Old 07-24-2010, 09:27 AM
      #8  
    Member
     
    hotdogravenb's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Argillite Kentucky
    Posts: 68
    Default
    Did a great job, must have took a while, but very nice.
    hotdogravenb is offline  
    Reply
    Old 07-24-2010, 10:42 AM
      #9  
    Super Member
     
    redquilter's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2008
    Location: Long Island, NY
    Posts: 8,807
    Default
    Yes, definitely worth the TLC you gave it. Looks wonderful.
    redquilter is offline  
    Reply
    Old 07-24-2010, 11:04 AM
      #10  
    Super Member
     
    kwiltkrazy's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2010
    Location: Mapleton, Oregon
    Posts: 5,922
    Default
    It was definitely worth the effort. It turned out great.
    kwiltkrazy is offline  
    Reply
    Page 1 of 3
    1
    2
    3
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    How I refurbished a 1947 Singer cabinet
    dunster
    For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    41
    08-28-2012 05:27 AM
    Antique? Dresden Plate
    bearisgray
    Pictures
    12
    09-19-2011 12:00 PM
    Mug Rug Dresden Plate Wedges Tutorial (Easy Dresden Ruler)
    craftybear
    Links and Resources
    0
    03-18-2011 06:03 PM
    Dresden Plate Turkey (Video to Watch) Dresden Plate Ruler
    craftybear
    Links and Resources
    1
    03-11-2011 07:23 AM
    Refurbished or New?
    cherry
    Main
    7
    01-27-2009 03:33 AM
    Back to Subforum
    Pictures
    View Next Unread
    More Piece in the hoop blocks

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts
    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off


    FREE Quilting Newsletter