Wannabelongarm Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hey everyone, am looking for some help. Does anyone know the pattern of this quilt? (Or a reference book I can refer to?) It was hand pieced in the 40's, maybe the late 30's by my friend's mother, and sisters, the top was never quilted. It is in good shape, no holes, all threads are pretty secure. I believe the white is flour sacks, and the patterned fabric is from that era. I am quilting and binding it for Christmas, so it must go on the frame tomorrow!!! My friend is giving to back to her mother, finished. That's the plan . . . . . I want to do feathers in alot of the white areas, would that do justice to the history of the quilt or the patterns that were used then? Or should I do a stencil in these areas? What do I do in the flowers? I am really baffled there - outline, but then what - cross hatch? I want to secure these hand stitched seams as well as possible. I don't mind some type of meandering, but what? Should I wash the quilt before I start or just spot clean some of the areas? One area looks like it may have a scorch from an iron. I am going to use wool as I love the dimention it gives, and is warm, but lightweight for an elderly woman. Thanks, any help you can provide will be most appreciated. I just don't have time to do the research. Will post pictures when done. Joanne Flamand, aka wannabelongarm Artistic Quilt Designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabelongarm Posted December 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 here is a picture of more of the quilt. Thanks. Joanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 The pattern looks very similar to the Tulip Design published in Household Magazine by Capper's Publications..also known as Capper's Weekly. I would think that feathers, cables, croshatching would all fit the era. I personally like the idea of a stencil for the flower areas. Go with your gut, it will be beautiful and appreciated no matter what you do. Having it finished will mean bunches to your friend's mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I would NOT wash the quilt until after quilting it . Washing will make it fray a lot the fabrics may run also . What a honor to quilt one from that era . I hand quilted eight quilts from the 40's era all were hand pieced . To see them finished was wonderful goodluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 Ditto on NOT washing before quilting. The quilting will stabilize everything and enable the seams to withstand a washing if you decide to do that after quilting. I've learned this one the hard way . . . You will have much less repair work if you quilt first. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I definitely wouldn't wash it first. I think Kristina hit the nail on the head with the quilting ideas. It will be beautiful when it is done and I'm sure you will make the piecer so happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 You are so richly blessed, Joanne, to have the pivilege to work on that kind/type/ age quilt. I would bet the recepient won't even notice the quilting at first... she'll be too WOWed about it being finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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