Beachside Quilter

Oma,  I'm with you on that.  I have always said that the only reason anyone quilted by hand was because they didn't have a sewing machine:-)
 
Claire, I love what you did - very simple, just right for  that lovely old quilt.
 
Debbie, a very nice treatment for a DWR - maybe I have been thinking that something too fancy was required.  I like the comment to quilt them as they would have been quilted when they were made.  Definitely food for thought.
 
Thanks for all your comments.  This decision is some time in the future, because even if I decided I wanted to tackle them myself, my skill level isn't good enough yet on the LA, although I could do them just fine on my domestic. 
 
Next time I'm in that trunk I'll take them out and look at the stitching and fabric.  My memory is that they are all three in good condition - but if they are fragile, probably getting them hand quilted would be safer.
 
I hadn't thought about them in some time - Debbie's post just brought them back to mind.

Quilt them...then love and enjoy them.  The only reason quilts used to be hand-quilted was because no one owned a long-arm! 

Quilt them - with care - and enjoy them with your family. Definitely put those labels with all the known history on them too!
 
I love the idea of hugs from your ancestors.  I'm the first person in my family to quilt and I taught my mother to quilt!  She, however, taught me to sew so respect is maintained. ha      ha       ha !
 
Now I just have to help her learn to use her I pad and she could join the forum.  All this from 3000 miles away!

I have quilted many old hand pieced tops for customers. I like to use clamshells or Baptist Fan on most of them . Seems to keep with the old fashioned feel.
I typically use cotton or wool batting and Superior So Fine.
I love Linda's comment about hugs from your ancestors. Wouldn't they be amazed at our longarm machines? And so proud of us too for using one.

Yes, I would ship using ups, they do a great job. You can email me @ afuller@ bcbsal.org or call 205-913-7060 (cell). 205-220-2675
I have been working a tremendous amount of overtime and have been sick. No quilting lately. I think my job is going to change and found one of my meds has been causing head to toe debilitating cramps. Dr thought at first it was a flare up, three days after taking lisiopril, the cramps are going away. I have a lenni I need to dust off and play with... Praise God!
I should be able to be back on the forum again. I love everyone and you are all so caring, thoughtful, and unselfish with your tremendously amount of knowledge and support. I was so sick and tired I thought I would have to start the disability process. I am thanking my lord that I am beginning to heal and that my work crisis is getting resolved.
Thank you all so much!