PattyJo Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 There are heirloom quilts and then there is my heirloom quilt! This quilt was made by my Aunt Dora back in the 1970's as a gift to my Mom and Dad. She never married and was always making a "stretch & sew" project out of the bullet proof polyester fabrics of the day. I can't remember how many shirts she made for her grand niece's and nephew but there were plenty. Anyway, this quilt is made from her many scraps of double knit polyester fabrics and a sheet for a backer. She tied the quilt and that was fine for awhile, but it was now getting so stretchy that I did a terry twist in the blocks and circled the tied spots and will leave them there. This quilt probably weighs a good 20 lbs and to sleep under it, you need to be in good physical condition to be able to turn over! But this is the only quilt that has been handed down so it is my heirloom quilt. My aunt and I were always close so I was especially pleased when my Mom wanted me to have it. This Bullet Proof quilt has been folded up in my closet for at least 20 years and I finially got it out yesterday and got it finished today. I will always cherish this "Charlie Brown" quilt. Here is a pic of how it turned out. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 There are heirloom quilts and then there is my heirloom quilt! This quilt was made by my Aunt Dora back in the 1970's as a gift to my Mom and Dad. She never married and was always making a "stretch & sew" project out of the bullet proof polyester fabrics of the day. I can't remember how many shirts she made for her grand niece's and nephew but there were plenty. Anyway, this quilt is made from her many scraps of double knit polyester fabrics and a sheet for a backer. She tied the quilt and that was fine for awhile, but it was now getting so stretchy that I did a terry twist in the blocks and circled the tied spots and will leave them there. This quilt probably weighs a good 20 lbs and to sleep under it, you need to be in good physical condition to be able to turn over! But this is the only quilt that has been handed down so it is my heirloom quilt. My aunt and I were always close so I was especially pleased when my Mom wanted me to have it. This Bullet Proof quilt has been folded up in my closet for at least 20 years and I finially got it out yesterday and got it finished today. I will always cherish this "Charlie Brown" quilt. Here is a pic of how it turned out. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedquilts Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 good job Patty Jo - and good memories of aunt Dora! Irene in bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedquilts Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 good job Patty Jo - and good memories of aunt Dora! Irene in bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 very funny - "Bullet Proof" ....:P Quite a treasure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 very funny - "Bullet Proof" ....:P Quite a treasure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnaquilts Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I understand the "Bullet Proof" name and have to smile at the 20# weight of the quilt! They are great to sleep under, and are almost indestructible! The quilting really adds to the tied areas of the quilt, and it is a beautiful family heirloom! Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnaquilts Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I understand the "Bullet Proof" name and have to smile at the 20# weight of the quilt! They are great to sleep under, and are almost indestructible! The quilting really adds to the tied areas of the quilt, and it is a beautiful family heirloom! Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I have a friend who got one for a wedding present in 1975 and that just what she use to call her ugly quilt....."the bullet proof quilt". To funny except your is pretty her's is nasty colors and a Trip Around the World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I have a friend who got one for a wedding present in 1975 and that just what she use to call her ugly quilt....."the bullet proof quilt". To funny except your is pretty her's is nasty colors and a Trip Around the World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I actually like it and I really like the tied and quilted design combination-----they go nicely together. Way to go Patty Jo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I actually like it and I really like the tied and quilted design combination-----they go nicely together. Way to go Patty Jo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonwoman Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 that's so great Patty, it certainly has style. and incredibly warm I bet. you did good I didn't read if you had to add another backing or not I have a friend that asked me a couple of years ago if I would repair a quilt his Gramma had made for him. And being "a quilter" I said of course I could do it (think too big for my britches here) he brought the quilt and it was wool squares(long since felted by many washings) double knits (yes I do understand "bullet proof") single knits maybe some bonded wools remember them and one fabric that had long time given up the ghost no idea what filled those squares. took me a year to find enough double knit to patch all the missing fabric. (My neighbor was using it to cover her parrot at night) I fixed the quilt he was very very happy a little overwhelmed with the bill but he paid it but I am a bit slower to jump in having been humbled by the greatness and durability of double knits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonwoman Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 that's so great Patty, it certainly has style. and incredibly warm I bet. you did good I didn't read if you had to add another backing or not I have a friend that asked me a couple of years ago if I would repair a quilt his Gramma had made for him. And being "a quilter" I said of course I could do it (think too big for my britches here) he brought the quilt and it was wool squares(long since felted by many washings) double knits (yes I do understand "bullet proof") single knits maybe some bonded wools remember them and one fabric that had long time given up the ghost no idea what filled those squares. took me a year to find enough double knit to patch all the missing fabric. (My neighbor was using it to cover her parrot at night) I fixed the quilt he was very very happy a little overwhelmed with the bill but he paid it but I am a bit slower to jump in having been humbled by the greatness and durability of double knits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I actually like the pink tufts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I actually like the pink tufts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabelle Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 What beautiful memories to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabelle Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 What beautiful memories to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I see a new weight loss program here! EXERCISE WHILE YOU SLEEP WITH THE BULLETPROOF QUILT:P:P:P:P:P:P Seriously - you have resurrected a treasure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I see a new weight loss program here! EXERCISE WHILE YOU SLEEP WITH THE BULLETPROOF QUILT:P:P:P:P:P:P Seriously - you have resurrected a treasure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 love to hear stories like this patty jo. thanks for sharing. and i like the quilt. quilts are supposed to be scrappy and fun. great job bringing it back to life, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 love to hear stories like this patty jo. thanks for sharing. and i like the quilt. quilts are supposed to be scrappy and fun. great job bringing it back to life, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 My guild is making lap quilts and someone left me some tops to finish made from the same "durable" fabric. Thanks for the idea for finishing them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 My guild is making lap quilts and someone left me some tops to finish made from the same "durable" fabric. Thanks for the idea for finishing them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Love the quilt, and your quilting, and the "recycling" it has and is getting... Love it long.. ritaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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