A few years ago I went with my dad to my aunt's home. She lives in the home that my dad's father built in Mississippi. Above here bed she had a quilt similar to this one that I own. I commented on it and she was happy to learn I had the other one. She told me the story of it's origin. I need to get her to write it down because I don't know the names and dates which I would like to know. Anyway, back when they were all growing up there was an aunt to them that lost her husband. She couldn't afford to survive on her own so she traveled around and stayed with different family members for a few weeks or months at a time. When she stayed she would make quilts so that she felt like she earned her keep. Apparantly she went to the store and bought material- where all the other quilts were made from flour sacks.
This is not my favorite colors. I really don't like lavender and purple especially with red. She probably would have been president of the Purple Hat Society! But, i love the history. I need to repair a couple of places- if you notice the very center has a seam that has come apart. The binding has all rotted (?) and the very edges where it was rolled over are split. The batting center is worn through and looking into light splotchy looking. I am guessing this is from the 40's. My dad is 73 and it is from his childhood.
3 comments:
Oooo! I LOVE the colors of this quilt, and the pattern! I have several quilts that my Granny made and they are such treasures to me. I also have several quilts that Dwight's grandmother made. I would like to display them, but our house is too small.
That is a gorgeous quilt. What a treasure!
I love quilts. We have lots and lots of quilts. All my kids get baby quilts and birthday quilts. So we have quite the collection. My kids don't know the value yet but one day they will. Love the awesome story behind your quilt. Thanks for the Disney advice. How do you get the kids meal vouchers? Email me and let me know. I will have access to a computer while I am gone so I will be checking. If you have any other frugal advice for Disney, send it along too. Blessedw4@gmail.com BTW, you have a surprise coming in the mail so look out for it.
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