Do You Collect Old Quilts?
Old quilts have always fascinated me…those made by family members and others. I don’t have a large collection, but enjoy the ones I’ve accumulated, whether given to me as gifts, hand-me-downs or purchased.
I only wish I had a place to display more of them. Our multi-generational home (hubby, daughter, son-in-law, two grandchildren, dog and assorted other pets) doesn’t allow for much display space…only the wall where Daughter Beth puts up her projects-in-progress to gain perspective.
What fun to be able to display these collectibles and tell the stories associated with them at quilt shows and to quilting groups!
Along the line of historical quilts was an invitational exhibit at A Quilter’s Gathering, in Nashua, NH, Nov. 2-5. Stephanie Hatch presented The Lure of the Antique Quilt, a collection of New England Quilts, Quilt Tops and Artifacts from the 1800’s.
Stephanie began collecting and researching antique quilts about 30 years ago and now teaches and lectures about the history of these quilts and fabrics, Her collection includes many acquired as gifts from family and friends.
Why not start your quilt collection, whether antique, family related, or simply ones you like? They also might include quilts you’ve made but can’t part with.
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5 opinions for Do You Collect Old Quilts?
Cyndi L
Nov 8, 2006 at 11:27 am
I don’t collect old quilts, but I do collect old fabric to make my own. And then I find myself hoarding it LOL!!
Time to break into that stash :-)
Mary Emma Allen
Nov 8, 2006 at 2:49 pm
Cindi, what fun to collect old fabrics, too. I have some of these…found at my Mom’s along with some quilt squares, some old feed sacks from yard sales, and scraps from my sewing as a youngsters in 4-H.
Thanks for sharing.
Noreen Crone-Findlay
Nov 8, 2006 at 8:11 pm
Hi Mary Emma
I love old fabrics, but don’t own any vintage quilts….. but I always have a sense of ’story’, when I come upon old quilts.
I feel the same way about old buttons - what a treasure!
blessings
Noreen
gulgun
Jan 17, 2008 at 5:29 pm
hi; I’m looking for a blanket which I saw internet for years ago. it was from Hawaii or Pacific, I can not remember, it was with multiple white beautiful flying birds and white original starfish on dark blue background. I gave the keywords “patchwork” “applique” “hawaii” ” ancient” etc but I coluldn”t find it again. it was an old sample, an ancient one. have you seen it anywhere please?
Mary Emma Allen
Jan 26, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Hello,
Thank you for visiting Quilting and Patchwork and sharing your search for this blanket or quilt. I don’t seem to find it. However, I hope someone sees your request and can help you.
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