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Quilting and Patchwork

November 7th, 2006

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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 5 comments

August 31st, 2006

Collecting Quilt Blocks

Quilters generally are fascinated with collecting quilts, old and new, and of various sizes.  It seems like a treasure when we find quilts in the family made by relatives years ago.  Or perhaps we’ll discover old quilts in thrift shops and antique shops, online and at shows.
However, single quilt blocks and groups of blocks make […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

July 31st, 2006

Displaying Your Quilts & Decorating Your Home

As we accumulate quilts, those we make, inherit, purchase, or receive as gifts, we wonder where and how to display them.  Depending on the number you have, you may need to store some and change your displays, as museums do.  If there aren’t too many, you can simply alter the arrangements in your home.
Make sure, when displaying, […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment