A vintage quilt and an old bear.
I bought this quilt at Christmas as a present to myself.
Strictly speaking , as it only has two layers, a front and a back, it is a coverlet, made in around 1880 I think.
I love the fabrics and although some of them are starting to perish it is a real treasure,
It is mostly in squares with a few triangles and is all hand quilted in a chevron design.
I love the blend of blues, browns and reds.
This triangle has been made from two different scraps of fabrics.
I wish I new the history of this piece and I would love to have met the woman who made her.
I have it on the back of my sofa and admire it every day.
Recently I bought a pattern for an Attic Bear from Kathy at My Primitive Saltbox.
Here she is.......
I made her from a quilt that I had lost and found again in my Dad's garage. It had faded and looked very sad,so now it has a new life as a wonderful bear!!!
She has daisies on her feet and a muffler made from the edge of an old blanket. She is rag stuffed so has a nice solid feel then she has been brushed with walnut ink for a primitive look.
If you would like to give her a home just email me as she is ready for adoption.
Have a peaceful Sunday....
xox Angela.
Strictly speaking , as it only has two layers, a front and a back, it is a coverlet, made in around 1880 I think.
I love the fabrics and although some of them are starting to perish it is a real treasure,
It is mostly in squares with a few triangles and is all hand quilted in a chevron design.
I love the blend of blues, browns and reds.
This triangle has been made from two different scraps of fabrics.
I wish I new the history of this piece and I would love to have met the woman who made her.
I have it on the back of my sofa and admire it every day.
Recently I bought a pattern for an Attic Bear from Kathy at My Primitive Saltbox.
Here she is.......
I made her from a quilt that I had lost and found again in my Dad's garage. It had faded and looked very sad,so now it has a new life as a wonderful bear!!!
She has daisies on her feet and a muffler made from the edge of an old blanket. She is rag stuffed so has a nice solid feel then she has been brushed with walnut ink for a primitive look.
If you would like to give her a home just email me as she is ready for adoption.
Have a peaceful Sunday....
xox Angela.
Comments
Hugs,Dorthe
You have found a beautiful vintage quilt to love and treasure - it is as gorgeous as your repurposed quilt with the sweet bear.
Both are special and means so much to you.
Have a lovely weekend dear friend.
love and hugs,
Suzy
Enjoy "playing" with it.
Petra