Welcome to the last day of the When Pigs Fly blog hop.
I have two UFO's in process at this time.
The first one an antique quilt made by my maternal great-grandmother. It was made about 80-85 years ago. Made from muslins and feedsacks, some of the fabrics had not worn well and repairs were needed.
I started repair work on this back in the fall of 2022. Once done it will be given to a cousin who saw her mom help quilt our great-grandmother quilt it.
An example of the repairs needed......There were 3 cornerstones that needed to be replaced, and 6 of the sashing sections. Fabric is delicate so I'm just appliqueing the replacement on top and then quilting to look similar to the original. Original cornerstone fabric was a light green, closest I could find was a pale blue that comes close to the faded color. Batting was made from local grown Texas cotton and there is no scrim in it. All of which makes it difficult to hand quilt through at times.
There were 5 of the Sun Bonnet Sue quilt that needed repairs - 5 bonnets and 3 dresses were replaced. Hand sewn down and black floss used for the matching embroidery.
Hand quilting the new fabrics down.
Also in the works is this quilt, I've now got the quilting finished on it. Binding will be up soon for it. I found the quilt top in a local second hand store and bought for just a bit over $2. It was in good shape, so I couldn't see leaving it there on the rack. Will finish it up and donate it. It it about the length of a twin, but only 42 or so inches wide. Should make a nice boys quilt.
Don't forget to check out the other posts today:
Thursday June 22
Just Let Me Quilt
Karrin’s Crazy World
Inflorescence
VroomansQuilts
The Quilted Snail
Gratitudes:
1. For understanding management at work who understand that I need time away from work to be able to take care of matters associated with my dad's estate.
2. For friends that are there to encourage and support as I get things done.
15 comments:
You've done so well on both of these projects, in spite of all the events going on in your life. I love seeing both of them, and do think a boy will love the second one, and you are so privileged to be able to repair the first one.
Interesting to see how you're repairing that quilt!
I haven't tried to mend an old quilt, but that is much needed for such a treasured quilt. Yes, someone will enjoy receiving that second quilt! Thanks for sharing!
What a wonderful post! Love the antique quilt, and what a great idea to applique fabric over the delicate fabrics. Looks like you are doing your great-grandmother proud. That one you got in the second hand shop is going to make a great quilt too!
Beautiful repair work Moira!
Such a labor of love to restore that antique quilt. It will be a treasure!
What a sweet project to take on for refinishing. It will be a treasure for sure! That's a nice quilt top that someone gave away. I'm glad you rescued it! Thanks for sharing.
Both quilts are so beautiful! The vintage Sunbonnet Sue is adorable. What a work of love. Thank you for sharing.
Moira, repairing quilts is admirable. I know you will enjoy it since your grandmother made this treasure. Looking forward to your other finish too! Thanks for sharing.
I have repaired a lot of heirloom quilts, so I know what you are talking about in matching older fabrics and faded colors Kuddos for finishing this one.
What a beautiful Sunbonnet Sue quilt and how lovely that you are restoring it! It's definitely worth it! xx
OH the detail on your great grand mothers quilt is amazing. So wonderful of you to take on that kind of repair. Also wonderful of you to salvage the other quilt from the thrift store and give it purpose in life.
Aww what hard work repairing quilts. I've done some over the years but dread it. Plus you have to hand sew if they are really old and that takes time!
Wow, how precious to have your great grandmother's quilt...you are doing a great job of repairing it. I love how you rescued the quilt top and are now preparing it for donation.
Love that Sunbonnet Sue quilt, so pretty.
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