I only saw one antique quilt in the antique mall we were in on vacation that was even a bit worthy of a picture. I do not find very many quilts, tops, or blocks in antique shops any longer. I suppose most are now sold on E-Bay or at quilt shows.
Enjoy. That's all for today.
Karen
Enjoy. That's all for today.
Karen
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I don't see quilts in the antique shops either, come to think of it, I go the the Big Flea here in the DC area and don't see them there either.
I like it though!
Yes, this quilt was worthy of a picture. :)
At first I thought the quilt had alternated plain white blocks. Upon closer inspection I could see the faint evidence of faded color. Wonder how bright it was originally?
great quilt , love those chunky flying geese , hmmm no point matching, wasn't she smart!
great quilt
Kathie
There is an auction house down the road from them. They have quilt auctions twice a year, and some of those quilts are antiques but not many. I find if there is an antique quilt in a shop, it's price is out of this world.
Much better shape than the two that I got for free!
You are so right about rarely seeing quilts in antique shops. My daughter found one in a thrift store she likes to frequent. She was so excited to find it!
That's a great find. Love red and white quilts. We have very few antique shops that carry quilts.
I think you are right in saying they are on E Bay.
Drop by if you get a chance I'm having a giveaway!
Definitely worthy of a photo! I find quilts and quit tops on occasion at my local antique mall. I've only every bought a top that spoke to me. I'd love to be the keeper of them all.
Of course it's worth a picture, I saw lots of quilts around Washington last Aug, I guess it depends on where you are.
Very picture worthy. Thanks for sharing.
Karen, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one! I see all these people that find stunning early 19th century masterpieces at their neighbor's garage sale for $20 and wonder what's wrong with me. I NEVER see anything good.
I love it Karen. I'm sure in its day the colors were stunning. Interesting pattern too!
It's absolutely beautiful though - I know what you mean, people now realize there's a buck to be made off of vintage sewing items so they are hard to find and a fortune when you do find one. But yet, it's still awfully hard to get people to PAY decent money for handmade quilts. Ugh. ;)
That's gorgeous. It truly is hard to find antique quilts in good condition now. I always love how soft the fabric is from years of love.
xx, shell
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