Category Archives: Vintage Quilts

Next Hand Quilting Project

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

I’m ready to start thinking about my next hand quilting project. I purchased this top at an estate sale about five years ago. It had been basted with a very thick polyester batting. I brought it home and took it … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand quilting, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 8 Comments

Finish It Up Friday ~ Seven Sisters

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

It is done! My first hand quilting finish since my carpal tunnel surgery last July. It is wonderful to be able to hand quilt again! I will say, this was a bit of a challenge to quilt with all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bed Quilts, Finishes, Hand quilting, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 11 Comments

Another Fun Find

Posted on September 12, 2018 by

Hello everyone! I’ve spent the last several days visiting family and just got home last night. So, while it looks like I’ve been busy in the sewing room, those recent posts were scheduled ahead. I am very excited to share … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 15 Comments

Work on Seven Sisters Begins

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

I have decided that this Seven Sisters Top will be my next hand quilting project. You can probably tell that this top has some issues. Those borders are very friendly. See how much they wave? And those “corners!” I decided … Continue reading →

Posted in Vintage Quilts | 14 Comments

New Vintage Tops!

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

Recently, someone on Instagram posted a couple vintage tops she had found while at an antique shop. She didn’t want them for herself even though they were a great deal. I commented that I wished I lived closer. Then she … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vintage Fabrics, Vintage Quilts | 13 Comments

TBThursday ~ Vintage Doll Quilts

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

Today I thought I would share a few vintage doll quilts that I have. I didn’t make any of these. This first one used to live at my sweet MILs house. At one time or another, one of my kids … Continue reading →

Posted in Doll Quilts, Throwback Thursday, Uncategorized, Vintage Quilts | 6 Comments

Antique Shopping!

Posted on August 5, 2018 by

My sister was here visiting this past week. We had a great time shopping thrift stores, outlets, and antique shops. Here are a few of the quilty things I found. This doll quilt almost came home with me. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Thrifting, Vintage Quilts | 5 Comments