I might have mentioned that I was honored to quilt an Antique Quilt for a friend that was dated 1880!!!
it is done.. and I took a few photos - but they are not the best. It was cold, windy and ugly outside and I figured the quilt had lived over 100 years - it was probably NOT a fan of bad weather.
Didn't want it to get Pneumonia!!! (I mean it has lived this long, I had better keep it safe)
There were a few pieces where the original quilter had to add a little 1/2 inch piece or a 1 inch square - so super cool!!!
I tried to echo the 8 pointed stars in the open spaces - and in the 8 pointed stars I did a Feather motif that was kind of open.... to let the stars shine. It was a super fun quilt for me to work on, and I really enjoyed doing it. Individual blocks take a bit longer, but I think - in this case - it helped the quilt shine ;-) ( you know ... since it is stars??)
- Its now your turn!!
- Link up your direct link
- Visit lots of links and leave some love
- I'd love it if you'd link back - get more visitors to see all the quilty goodness that is going on in the world!
20 comments:
The quilting turned out beautifully! Those fabrics are really fun. Whoever had the qult top did a great job of preserving it, you'd never guess those fabrics were that old.
That is a beauty! Your quilting is perfect for it, too. Happy Friday, Alycia!
What a beautiful quilt, and your quilting DID make it shine. How sweet that you took such extra care of it and honored it with your thoughtful quilting. It really is gorgeous.
OH wow!! What a beauty...yes...careful of quilt pneumonia, LOL!
Wow! That quilt is in such good shape for something so old. I'd be afraid to touch it. Beautiful quilting. Amazing quilt.
You really gave this quilt a new life. Was it kinda scary quilting one that old?
Very smart to keep the quilt safe and out of the wind. ;) The quilting in the solid blocks is so fun and I think you added just the right touch to let the quilt shine. Thanks for the extra photos!
yummy indeed! what an honor and delight to finish this finally....and so well too!
Your quilting is perfect for this quilt - great choice!
A beautiful antique quilt, and you did a great job quilting it.
Nice job! It looks great!
You quilted this one perfectly!!! What a good job bringing these blocks to life in a real quilt! Wonderful.
Hi Alycia, what a wonderful quilt! Isn't it wonderful to see that quilters loved their quilts as much as we do, 100 years later? Thanks for the linking party. Take care and hopefully stay out of the stormy weather.
Your quilting is beautiful on that treasure!
As someone who loves old quilts, THANK YOU for quilting this one so nicely! Your work has preserved it, and shows a real respect for the quilt and the original quiltmaker. Absolutely lovely work!
Your beautiful quilting highlights these wonderful blocks. Bravo, Alycia!
What a beautiful quilt, that shows no signs of aging. I wish it could tell me her secrets ;)
You did an amazing job! Well done.
Okay, I'm a little late to seeing this but WOW!! You did a wonderful job on that vintage quilt. The quilting really elevates what is a simple design. I am sure the owner is thrilled and the maker would be proud of how it was finished! It's great to be able to participate in connecting our quilting past with the present day.
Great quilting on that! Now it can last another 100 years.
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