Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Vintage Thursday.....


This is my first Vintage Thursday post. Each week we get the chance to share something vintage with you, all thanks to Lisa from Confessions of an Apron Queen And as I am going to be 53, most of my items are surly 30 years or older!! I hope you enjoy it. Here is a small background; my great-grandmother quilted, I remember playing under her quilting frame as a child. My grandmother did not sew or quilt. My mother was an outstanding seamstress but did not quilt; I am lucky enough to do both but my heart belongs to quilting. It breaks my heart to say that there is not one of my great-grandmothers quilts to be found. My mother had ovarian cancer and left us 17 years ago but before she passed I was lucky enough to find this piece of handiwork tucked in her dresser drawer. When I asked her about it, she said it was the only patchwork quilt she ever made and it was for her doll. This little piece of “art” hangs in our bedroom and brings me much joy.






In addition she enjoyed doing embroidery. I also found and begged her for this embroidered piece. I took that piece, added a border and just did some light hand quilted. This hangs in our bedroom as well.





I hope you enjoyed the pictures and I can’t wait to look at yours too! Jane

21 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh!!! Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh!!! I was so excited to see your post on your new fur baby!!! I love that breed! Love those dogs! And ever so cute that little one you have is!!! Such a little cutie-pie....8-)
    I can soooo relate to you being tired... It IS a baby! We need to get up with fur babies at all hours of the night like any other baby!!! Thank goodness it doesn't last too long.... How has she adjusted being without her birth momma?

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  2. Those are too cute! I absolutely adore that second quilt!!!

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  3. What treasues ,you must be so proud , there both beautiful .

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  4. What wonderful treasures you have. I love the 2nd quilt. The work is lovely. I would have them proudly displayed in my home as well.
    Welcome to VTT. It's a great day out of the week.

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  5. Jane, those quilts are so lovely. Reminds me of my mom who made all my clothes and was an amazing quilter. She made a patchwork quilt from my and her old dress remnants that I treasure.

    Love your blog!

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  6. What wonderful colors in that first quilt. Vintage fabrics can just sing sometimes.

    The embroidery is wonderful. Those vintage designs are so fun to look at. I love the way the stitcher had fun with colors.

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  7. Hi Jane, what a fun blog you have! I love the old quilts you managed to snag from your sweet mother. What a treasure to have them. I'll be happy to participate in your giveaway *VBS* Saying "Happy Birthday" now again on the 16th.
    I'll be adding your name and number chosen to the UFO countdown list *VBS*. Happy to have you playing along with us. Hugs, Finn
    P.S. Adorable new baby there!

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  8. OH. luckey you who got these treasures and luckey them who got you to take care of them. Hugs.

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  9. Very nice little quilt. So sweet. And the embroidery is great. Glad you have those from your mum.

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  10. Hi Jane...I stumbled onto your blog and wanted to stop and say 'hi'. I love your new little puppy...such a cutie! I bought a couple of those green bags from Joanne's and I love them!

    By the way, Happy Birthday!

    Hugz,
    Michele

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  11. What a great blog you have here! I love all of your quilts and your fabric.

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  12. What happy colored quilts-I love your Mom's embroidered quilt-you're very lucky.

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  13. It's so wonderful that you were able to get these important heirlooms for the sweet memories they create.

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  14. Oh Jane, that baby quilt is adorable. I love the embroidery in it. I hope you can preserve it. I don't know whether mom grandmother did any kind of sewing or quilting, I know she had to help my grandpa at the family store. The Red and White store, a little store situated so the front door faced the corner. Remember how they used to do that. And there were steps up to the screen door. I know my mother didn't do any quilting or anything, she was sick for as long as I can remember. It's sad not to have anything from your family but they were honest people of integrity. During the depression my grandfather let people buy things on IOUS. He couldn't let them go hungry. Anyway, that's a long comment to say I love the old quilt.

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  15. Welcome to VTT...it's so much FUN!!! I think your mother's quilts are adorable...thanks for sharing. By the way I'm a virgo too :) xx

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  16. I love the embroidered quilt. Ok, I love the patchwork too. How nice to have something that your mom made.

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  17. I love love love the embroidery. I decorated my daughter's nursery with embroidery pieces just like that. And the doll quilt is such a great piece to remember your mama.

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  18. I've seen you around singing some of the same blogs I sign. Glad to see you in VTT! I'll have to look at more of your blog.. so I'll be back. :-)
    Gorgeous stitcheries made by your mother. I bet working on that quilt was very meaningful for you.
    The doll quilt is precious. Those are my favorite kinds of fabrics.

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  19. Hello Jane, I've been lurking around your lovely blog for a time now and finally I am leaving you a comment. I love to hear all the quilt and sewing stories. You have some precious memories...love the embroidered quilt.
    ~Susan

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  20. These quilts are wonderful family
    treasures, you are lucky to have
    gotten them and know the history behind them! Very lovely!

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  21. Great pictures. You are so lucky to have these family treasures. Looking forward to your next 'Vintage Thursday' post.
    Christine

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