Two interesting comments regarding the Tuesday post about Aunt Nelle's quilts.
Grace said, "I've heard the rule of thumb when dating a quilt is that they are as old as the newest quilt."
This is true. I took quilt appraisal classes years ago and that is what we were taught. Additionally, my own antique quilts have been appraised that way.
Sue also weighed in. "In Robin's first quilt, the plaid sashing in the center of the photo appears to be cut on the bias. Interesting and to me indicates scraps. I would think the indigos are older and doubt Uncle Clarence had flower prints on his shirts. Probably many of the fabrics are from his shirts but not all. Old friend Dottie (1914-2017) just keeps on giving information. I have fabrics from her scrap bag that include some of her grandmother's, mother's, mother in law's fabrics. Deep scrap bag! Nothing went to waste. Thanks for sharing these interesting quilt tops."
And finally got an email from Karen who asked if my quilt top, "Pajama Rama Ding Dong" fit any of the criteria we discussed. Yes as a matter of fact it includes orphan blocks. Although the vintage fabric goes back to the 1950s/early 1960s this piece--as Grace has pointed out--would be appraised and assessed as a 2024 quilt.
Wishing you a safe and happy weekend!
whoops i meant fabric...lol
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for opening a discussion so I can learn more. I didn't initially appreciate these quilts and tops when I got them. I just considered them utility quilts. As I have done more quilting myself I have learned that there is a great deal of value in them. There was one quilt top that was so stained with rust that I cut around the stains to salvage the fabric and made a stuffed bear. I probably wouldn't do that now but I still have the bear and enjoy seeing the old prints he is made out of.
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