Where did our week go? Seems like it was just Monday - but here it is, Friday, and you know what that means! Time for us to get our whoop whoop on! Are you ready? I am - so let's go!
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This afternoon I was despairing, trying to figure out what I had to whoop about this week - it's been a busy week working on one quilt that I'm not anywhere near ready to share pictures of, and that's about all I've done. And I didn't have any time to work on a quick finish, because I had to meet a friend about a quilt ministry fabric donation.
So I headed off to an antique store that was going out of business - the word was that she had fabric she wanted to donate to the ministry. As I love antique stores, and none better than one going out of business with great discounts, I showed up a few minutes early so I could look around and see what she had.
I saw lots of beautiful Depression glass (which I managed to resist, with much pain) but then I spotted a vintage quilt that needed further examination.
Look at those lovely colors!! And as near as I can tell, not a worn spot on the entire top. And then I saw.....
....the name of the person who made the quilt - and we share a first name, even spelled correctly! Of course, this quilt had to come home with me - and for the bargain price of, get this, $45!
Look at that beautiful hand quilting - Baptist Fan and as pretty as I've ever seen on a vintage quilt. This one has such a contemporary feel, despite its age.
But wait, that's not all! After I saw this quilt, I spotted another one - a pretty feed sack quilt that was in excellent condition, except for needing a good (and careful) washing. But unfortunately, the shop owner knew what she had, and it was priced higher than I wanted to pay - $189.95. So I moved on.
In another room of the antique store, I found a second feedback quilt, with stunningly bright colors. Unfortunately, this one had some pretty major damage where it had been folded and probably displayed, and the muslin in some of the blocks had deteriorated and broken. Also, no price tag on this one, so I regretfully put it back.
Hugging my one vintage quilt tightly, I went to the counter. In conversation, I told the shop owner that she had lovely taste in quilts, with two more beautiful examples, but it was such a shame that the one quilt I saw had been damaged so badly. She made a joke about people who were as old as that quilt also having cracks and blemishes, and I laughed, saying that I repaired many quilts in like condition. She asked if I could repair that one, and I told her that yes, it could be repaired. We went to look at it, and surprisingly, she told me that she would sell it to me for $40! So here's my next awesome find....
Look at all those beautiful feed sack fabrics, laid out in a granny square pattern! Hand pieced and hand quilted. The only problem with this quilt is some of the muslin squares....
...which have dried out and worn away on the edges where this quilt was folded up. But wonder of wonders, with some muslin, tea bags, and patience, I can make patches for these blocks that will blend right in and fix the problem! So of course, this quilt had to come home with me.
Then the shop owner walked back to the back to find the one remaining quilt. I went with her to look at it one more time, just for the joy of it. And then she offered to sell it to me for $70.... so what's a girl to do? Take it home, of course! Look at this beauty...
Isn't she lovely? Yes, there are age stains and I'll have to wash her very carefully, but I think she'll clean up nicely. And as I was showing her to my husband, look at who I spied on the quilt...
Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck!
And Goofy, riding a horse!
I wasn't sure that this was feed sack fabric, but after doing a little research, I found that yes, they did make vintage feed sack fabric featuring Disney characters! And while we're looking at the quilt up close, do you notice the red quilting lines? Imagine being so confident of your stitching you would stitch it in red! It's just one more thing that makes me love this quilt.
So I am now the proud owner of three, yes three! vintage quilts!
So - - - can I get a whoop whoop?
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And now it's your turn!
What's got you whooping it up this week?
What's making you do a little happy dance?
Share! We want to dance right along with you,
And it's always more fun to dance with friends!
The party will stay open until Sunday midnight.
Hope to see you there!
Hugs!
Sarah
Those antique quilts are amazing and I agree the first one has a modern feel to it.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful visit, and goodies to bring home, with gentle care and repair, they will grace your home with love.
ReplyDeleteWhat a worthwhile trip to the store! love seeing these beautifual old quilts.
ReplyDeleteSo glad they came home with you - and the joy that you can repair them. Love the cute finds inbetween all those lovely fabric pieces.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the red stitching on the third quilt. The first quilt is a beauty. I love the somewhat hidden name in embroidery--on the front!!! Glad you can carefully fix the middle quilt. What great finds. Hope she had some vintage fabric. Maybe you can use some of that to fix other vintage quilts. Happy Friday!
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ReplyDeleteYour quilts are beautiful! How wonderful for you that you were able to bring these treasures home.
ReplyDeleteHow will you wash the quilts to remove the stains and dirt? I have a couple that could use it and don't know what to do.
ReplyDeletelove the old quilts and love the red thread most old quilts were only done in white - not like today when we use all colors for hand quilting and machine
ReplyDeleteLet's hear it for the girl w/the quilts! Whoop Whoop! Whoop Whoop! Whoop Whoop! What treasures you ended up with!
ReplyDeleteLovely - and truly whoop-worthy!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! I am so excited for you !!Three great finds and I am so glad she saw that you would love them!! Enjoy!!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilty finds - I would have even paid the full price on the one - a treasure. Very rare to find that size quilt of that time period in full solids - beautiful
ReplyDeleteYou'd fit right in with my quilt study group that has show + tell with old quilts we own. Some people are just at the right place and time to pick up great finds. You are one of those people!
ReplyDeleteLove all those antique quilts - and Disney characters!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful finds! And I think it’s wonderful that the antique store owner was willing to sell you the damaged quilt so reasonably knowing that you could repair it—otherwise it would have languished indefinitely.
ReplyDeleteWow, great finds! I really love that solid quilt up top. It does have a modern vibe to it. Are those diamonds or squares on point? Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I have a little vintage quilt envy! How fortunate that you found them and will be able to restore them. MelvaLovesScraps(at)NolanQualityCustoms(dot)com
ReplyDeleteLucky finds. You scored big! Congrats! ;^)
ReplyDeleteNow these quilts are sure something to whoop about!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Just lovely--thank you for sharing with us!
What luck!! Did you get the fabric donation for the quilt ministry, too?
ReplyDeleteIf you don’t give a good home to these quilts who knows what will happen to them. I’ve been collecting mostly 19th century quilts for many years. None of them are perfect, but they are treasures from the past and each one of them can tell us something about their age by studying the fabrics. Check out Barbara Brackman, the quilt historian.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love your $40.00 quilt! It has such beautiful prints. It was great of the shop keeper to sell it to you. I like the first quilt, too. There's just something wonderful about antique quilts -- the fabric, the patterns, the usedness of them.... Lucky you to have them!
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ReplyDeleteLovely quilts -- they'll make a nice addition to your home!
ReplyDeleteahhh...so jealous. You have a lot of very rewarding work ahead-your time must be so very structured!
ReplyDeleteWhat a find - the vintage quilts are lovely!
ReplyDeleteIf you need to repair the feed sack part of your quilts, send me a picture of the print. I have a stash of feed sacks, and would happily send you a piece if I have a match. Enjoy your long weekend!
What wonderful finds. I think I would test a small piece of the one quilted with red thread before you washed the whole thing to make sure that old red thread doesn't run. (unless it is clear that the quilt was washed before). Good luck with the repairs.
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So fun! I love the first quilt especially, with its very modern feel. I wonder if the third one was made for a child with the Disney fabrics? Perhaps a beloved grandkid :)
ReplyDeleteWOO HOO!!! What a haul you made! I love reading posts like this. The hunt is half the fun. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, I rarely comment, but I just had to let you know how helpful I've found your last few posts. That solid vintage quilt is amazing, and I happen to have some of the same color fabrics, but didn't know what to do with them. Now I do! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely get a whoop whoop! That first one is a real prize, but I like both of the others, even though one needs a little tlc. Such beautiful quilts!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts! Now they have a home where they will be loved.
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