In 2019 I was contacted by Heidi about finishing a vintage quilt top that had been in her family for close to 150 years. The top was deteriorating a bit, with fraying, little holes here and there, and threads letting go. We had a discussion about preservation of historical integrity versus having a useable quilt. … Continue reading Finishing a Vintage Quilt Top
Category: Vintage Quilts
Vintage Crazy Quilts
I have a pair of vintage crazy quilts that were entrusted to me by a guild member. She asked me to sell them for her - the funds will be donated to her church. I'm going to list them on Etsy for what I believe is a fair price. They are lovely pieces, but not … Continue reading Vintage Crazy Quilts
Christmas Cactus – A Vintage Top Rescue
I have huge news! I had a project accepted into Quiltmaker, and the magazine didn't go out of business before it was published! I receive "calls for submissions" from The Quilting Company family of magazines, and this one specifically mentioned finishing vintage tops. It just so happened that I had noticed a lovely drunkard's path … Continue reading Christmas Cactus – A Vintage Top Rescue