LFQuilts Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I may have mentioned in a long ago post that I had knew two of my great-grandmothers. Muzzy taught me how to hand piece when I was 8. Granny (real name Maggie) taught me to hand quilt when I was 16. My Millie is named Miss Maggie Gray:) I have several quilt tops that Granny pieced but never quilted. About 9 years ago (can you say UFO), I basted Granny's bowtie quilt to batting/backing. On Monday, I finally undid the mess and put the quilt on the frame. It is not a thing of beauty, but the orange peel quilting should be solid enough to protect the seams. Now to bind it and decide whether to give it to my dad or my aunt. Granny has been gone for 30+ years now, but she is smiling someplace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 And a detail of the bowties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 ahhhh! That is sooo sweet!! You did a great job!! What a wonderful memory!:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 How wonderful to know and remember your great-grandmothers and for them to pass down their skills to you! You have honored your Granny by finishing her quilt. I'm sure she is smiling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Granny would be very proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 This is a treasure for whom ever you decide should get it. I love family things and I'm sure your family will also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKQuilts Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I think it is outstanding!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I think it is wonderful when we have the the chance to finish something which was started by our family members before us. I surely wish that I could come across a quilt top made by one of my grandmothers, I do have a very worn utility quilt that I cherish and I am planning on mounting it on some sort of a frame to hang on the wall to salvage the most intact portions of the quilt. You did a great job and by getting this finished it will be a keepsake for many generations to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaquilts Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 This is so cool. Your Granny is definitely doing the happy dance. I'm sure she is very proud of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 What a special treasure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Nicely done! Perfect choice on getting that old top finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I love vintage quilts and their eclectic fabrics, great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanp Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Just love your Granny's quilt, I really enjoy those kind of quilts, they had no rules, and always came out nice, and of course, could not wait for a new one to be done and be the first to sleep under it. Grammies made everything so special. But that was the mystery of our childish eyes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 What a precious treasure! The quilting should keep it in good shape, I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 That is an awesome job. I think anytime an old treasure is completed, it becomes priceless. I love vintage and quilts with art deco fabrics from Granny's time. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Thank everyone for their kind words and support. I really do feel that Granny was watching over my shoulder while I worked. Things just went more smoothly than ususal. Dad gets this quilt; I'll have to see if I have another of Granny's tops to do for my aunt. Again, I appreciate all the support from the forum. I learn so much and try to put that knowledge to good use. For example, I just recently bought a photographer's backdrop stand to hang quilts from for photographing; I used my beeswax to get rid of a slight 'chirp' while using the template for this quilt. Both of these were tips from the forum. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Oh what a treasure for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I agree that is a wonderful treasure. I like how you quilted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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