I am determined to get this post out since it has been in the edit's folder for over a week. Packing is all I do around here but I am finally seeing an end. We have reached the two-week mark having our movers come Friday, 2 October.
While clearing the attic I found this old quilt that Steve's grandmother made for him when he was a child.
I have several quilts by her and they are all tied.
It has several worn areas which expose a thick cotton batting that looks like a blanket. I know she was very frugal and would have repurposed old blankets.
The binding is the backing wrapped around to the front.
September has always been a busy month with my daughter's
and son's birthdays on the 15th and 18th.
Steve and I were married on the 10th and he never fails to get me flowers.
So it is only right that our move to AZ should be in September too.
Please know that I am reading your blogs
even though I don't comment; it is nice to read what is happening elsewhere.
XO,
Susan
P.M.S. I will not miss the dang humidity in Michigan!
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14 sweet reflections:
Happy anniversary, happy birthday to the children ... may your move be safe & happy. Have a great week.
TTFN ~Marydon
Good luck with the move. In high school we had to reuse or redo something that was sewn and I actually did make a quilt over an old quilt. That was one dang heavy quilt but it was warm! It was so hard to work with too. I used to bind the way this one was bound to until I learned how to make bias binding. This really is a treasure that you found. Cindy
Happy birthdays and anniversary to all! Oh my, moving is such a chore, but it's also sometimes like Christmas...uncovering all the treasures we forgot we had!
Good luck with your move and let us all know when you've arrived and have internet!
What a special find. Love the fabrics used in the vintage quilt.
Isn't it funny to see a modern looking quilt that's not modern at all! I love the old quilts, but they are so fragile you can't really use them, just look at them and touch them once in a while.
I miss seeing you in blogland, but know you're busy. I don't envy you the packing, but as another commenter said - you're discovering lots of treasures you haven't seen lately. Take care of you and your honey. You're in my thoughts and prayers. ~
That's a very cool old quilt -- and so funny that that pattern is popping up in blogs a lot lately. Boy, that move is sneaking up on you quickly!
Wow-packing isn't so bad when you get unlooked for rewards! Wonderful vintage quilt!
Look forward to you getting moved and settled in and back to blogging-miss you!
Such a really neat string quilt. A treasure for sure.
Good luck with your move.
Happy birthday and anniversary to all of you! I love to make string quilts, but it was so neat to see and old string quilt.
When I feel sorry for myself all I have to do is think about you! Good luck to all you are doing. And this quilt is so charming.
You must be moved by now and enjoying the wonderful Fall AZ weather! Take care!
How are you??
I haven't been around much myself but you've been on my mind...hope the move is going well. :)
Hugs,
Robin
What a wonderful treasure to find, I recently bought 2 part made quilts which were started in the early 40's but never finished. I am so looking forward to stitching on them when I get around to sorting my craft room out as it has so many boxes in there ;o) I love reading your blog and hope your move went well and it wasn't to traumatic.
Peg xx
Hey Susan, just checking to see how the move went. Are you settled in your new home yet?
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