I had totally forgotten about this string quilt I finished a dozen years ago or so! The top was pieced by my husband’s grandmother. Enjoy!
String quilt finish
After a long day, I found the energy to bind the beast! Since this top has fabric from every decade from the 1930’s to the 1970’s, I decided to use a 1980’s fabric for the binding! As I worked in that, I couldn’t help but notice again all the funky scraps in this top. I took pics to share them with you.
The above photo shows the quilt before washing. I used JoAnn’s Soft and Crafty 100% cotton needle punched batting. Here is a picture after washing:
If this 40-50 year old quilt doesn’t look fresh and modern, I don’t know what does! I am so pleased with how this turned out and thrilled that it will soon find a home on my youngest daughter’s bed.
Until next time
KatyQuilts 
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Thank you! It is a fun one to study, for sure!
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What a treasure you have! Thanks for the closeups of the individual fabrics. Wonderful quilt!
Such a fun quilt…a time capsule! I was gifted feed sack remnants years ago and am working on turning them into a miniature quilt. Never thought, until your post, to add alternate blocks with fabrics from other eras! BINGO! Thanks for the idea!
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It surely does!