Vintage Applique Butterfly Quilt
09-06-2012, 05:08 AM
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there's something about an old quilt! yours is beautful, and i hope you had everyone sign it! what a great family piece! i am cuddled up in an unfinished summer quilt that my grandmother made but didn't finish. it's scent reminds me of childhood summer mornings waking up in the big iron bed under the eaves. one of my favorite places on earth! guess i'd better finish this quilt if i'm going to use it. nut then the scent will vanish. what to do.?
09-06-2012, 05:15 AM
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Last year I acquired a vintage applique butterfly quilt top. Each butterfly is made from a different fabric, and they are all interesting prints. The background of each block is made from a sugar sack, with faded printing still visible on some of them. I added a border, and Mom quilted it (with a little quilting done by me and other family members). We chose a batting that didn't require close quilting, so that we could make good progress on it while I was visiting her last winter.
We made our summer trip to Mom's in ND last week and put on the binding. We had so much fun doing this quilt, and it is now on the queen sized bed in our guest room. It will be treasured!
Dayle
We made our summer trip to Mom's in ND last week and put on the binding. We had so much fun doing this quilt, and it is now on the queen sized bed in our guest room. It will be treasured!
Dayle
09-06-2012, 05:49 AM
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Heather, I am sorry, but I do not have the pattern. The top came to me appliqued and sashed. Looking at the fabrics and the 9-patch cornerstone design, it makes me think that it is from the 30's. The previous owner knew nothing about it -- it was found in his late mother's sewing things.
This design appealed to me because of the style of butterflies. My grandmother had left several quilt blocks appliqued with that style of butterfly, and my mother had made individual small wallhangings for family members. Now I have a quilt to go with my wallhanging.
Dayle
This design appealed to me because of the style of butterflies. My grandmother had left several quilt blocks appliqued with that style of butterfly, and my mother had made individual small wallhangings for family members. Now I have a quilt to go with my wallhanging.
Dayle
09-06-2012, 06:15 AM
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Gorgeous quilt - lots of love put into this quilt and it shows. Butterflys are one of my favorites and this is an inspiration to me to try and get one done. Thanks for posting your beautiful quilt. It truly is a treasure.
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