Lynn's Antique Red Work Quilt

I love to view and learn about antique quilts.
There is something so intriguing and unique about the styles of work done in years gone by.
I was especially happy to see what Lynn brought to share during Show and Tell at our latest Nimble Thimbles meeting.
Lynn is a quilt historian and great collector of antique quilts.
Her home is filled with the most wonderful finds!

Lynn generously shared with us her latest E-Bay purchase.
Oh, how I love antique red work!
Each picture tells it's own story.

If you would like to see more from Lynn's collections, make sure to visit her blog Quilts-Vintage and Antique

This treasure was stitched in 1895

Many of the blocks contain such intricate details.

Each section was made individually, pieced and then topped with a feather stitch.

The borders were added as one continuous design.

Wouldn't you love to go back in time and meet the maker/makers (?) of this quilt and to hear their story?
Was this made for a family member?
Or was it a group effort for a Charity Auction?
What part of the country are they from, and did the setting influence their selections of blocks?
This piece has no backing or label, but fortunately contains a date.
A good reminder to us to document our work.

January Show and Tell

A few more examples from the January Show and Tell with the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild:

I especially liked this one made by Gudrun

I've always liked Tree of Life type quilts, and this is a great way to use up scraps.

The border continues on with the same scrappy effect.

Lee Anna's table topper constructed from one Charm pack.

Kim brought a paper-quilt she recently finished made with a technique I had never heard of.

She said it was it was Tybec (?) where she used a mailing envelope for the center.
Can any of you add more information?
Edit: Thanks to Trudy for sharing this information: "Yep, it's Tyvek - that plastic material that envelopes are made of that cannot be ripped or torn. I've seen it burned (it crinkles) and painted and sewed through. I'm amazed at some peoples creativity! "

Cynthia brought her finished quilt from the Jelly Roll Races. See post 12/1/11
I love her use of black and white scraps with a splattering of brights here and there.

Dead Head to 30's Quilts

The January Show and Tell from The Nimble Thimbles Quilt Guild was quite
Diverse.
Laura's quilts were a great example.

First up: A Grateful Dead tribute quilt Laura made from her husband's tee shirts, collected from a multitude of concerts they attended together.

Jerry Garcia would be proud.

When Laura presented this quilt to her husband at Christmas, he commented "So that is where all my tee shirts went!"

From Dead Head to 30's.
Laura's next Show and Tell was a circle quilt made from 1930's reproduction fabrics.

No one can say she is afraid to work outside her box.
When I asked Laura what fabrics she favors the most she responded "Batiks!"
Don't you love it when creative people are willing to experiment with every style of quilting?
I could learn a lesson here.

Laura's 3rd Show and Tell for the evening was another example of her diversity:
An embroidered Christmas wall hanging.

I'm really curious to see what the inside of Laura's house looks like.

More Farmer's Wife Cliches

Well, Bless My Bloomers.

Two more Farmer's Wife blocks are now completed.

#97 Waste Not

#19 Checkerboard
Only 5 more to make!
Now don't that just butter your grits?

Anyone A Farmer's Wife?

With the onset of the holidays, I noticed the posts featuring The Farmer's Wife Quilt Along really came to a halt.
I hope you didn't
Give Up The Goat,
Fall Off The Turnip Truck or even worse,
Kick The Bucket.
I don't mean to
Ruffle Any Feathers, but it's now time to
Get Back Up On The Horse and not let
Any Grass Grow Under Our Feet.
At least for me.

I now have 43 completed FW blocks.
We can make any quilt size we want, and I've set a goal of 50 for the lap size.
That means only 7 more and I'll be ready to assemble the top!
For this week, I think I will be
Putting All My Eggs In One Basket,
and really concentrate on being a Farmer's Wife.

#6 Big Dipper

#29 Economy
This really has been a fun Quilt Along, and I consider you
The Cream Of The Crop.
In fact,
I'd Bet The Farm On It!