Now that my challenge entry is complete, I’m ready for a lighthearted project!
A few weeks ago my Mom asked me about repairing one of my great-grandmother’s quilts. When she passed away our family inherited three of her quilts. We’ve had them since I was a little girl and I’ve always loved them. I had picnics on them, snuggled to read books and used them to build forts. Sweet memories.
Of course, I love them even more now that I can appreciate the work that went into making them. Each one is pieced, appliqued and quilted by hand. They are old-fashioned, but so beautiful to me.
I sat down that night to see the damage and eek. It’s a mess!
Its got holes, missing stitching and the batting is practically disintegrated.
Repairing is pretty much out of the question so I’ve decided to re-create and update with some modern fabric! I broke out my trusty Kona color card and they had the perfect match for the greens. I ordered from Fat Quarter Shop and the fabric arrived yesterday. I am a sucker for good presentation and packaging.
Some other fabrics may have ‘accidentally’ hopped in the cart too…. I picked up some Freebird Ovals in sky and geranium and some Innocent Crush (there are a few prints left and they’re still on sale!)
Tonight I’ll be cutting leaves. Can’t wait to update as the quilt progresses!
Lindsey
I love that I’m not the only one with extra fabric that just happened to jump in the bag. How precious and heartfelt that you are going to re-create some memories.
It’s so funny how that happens, huh? Sneaky fabric.
Love this post. I have a quilt from my grandmother too and I love it although it is so 70s. Sounds like yours is very special. Love that you are recreating it. What a great idea. I can’t wait to see it finished. I can’t imagine piecing a quilt by hand- oh my! Thank goodness for sewing machines!
Love your fabric you got- those ovals are great.
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Thank you! I haven’t told my Mom that I’m making a new one, so I know she’ll be excited too. I love that maybe many years down the road my great-grandchildren might get to enjoy the quilts I have made. (many many years down the road, lol!)