One thing I noticed on closer inspection of this quilt is that there is no batting in it. It's more like a coverlet. I think I like that. We really loved using a duvet and this way we could go back to the duvet but I could have coverlets that I could swap out. It's way cheaper this way too! I'll probably still put batting in my daughter's wedding quilt, if I ever get it finished, but then I want to try some more traditional patterns for myself.
Here's a closeup of the quilting (by hand). It was quilted by a number of people because there was a quilting group at my grandmother's church. My parents married in 1936 but my sister remembers a quilt frame permanently set up in my grandmother's livingroom so this could have been made as late as the mid to late 40's.
Actually seeing this quilt again has given me more confidence. I thought quilting had to be fancy and found looking at this quilt that a simple pattern can work just as well. even without batting!
I'm missing home and all my "stuff" but am still here until July 2. We really do need to drive down to Cobourg to see my 93yo aunt. She's my last remaining aunt. It's a 3 hour drive so we can perhaps make it a day trip. We want to spend Canada Day in Canada's capital. I haven't done that in 36 years!
The last 2 weeks have just zoomed by so I'm sure the last 1 1/2 will too.
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I have several older quilts from family and I just love getting to look at them. I am not a hand quilter so I really appreciate the time it took to do these. I like to make the traditional patterns, even though I have made several fans, I don't remember seeing this particular pattern before, very nice. enjoy the rest of your travels. cw
I love your grandmother's quilt! My grandmother had some that used a layer of flannel for the batting. I did that on a quilt that I made and it's my favorite nap quilt.
What a beautiful quilt it makes you wonder as your grandmother was hand sewing it what was she thinking about or who has slept under under her treasured quilt ,if only the quilt could talk .
Your Grandmother's quilt is beautiful. I would think without the batting they would be nice for the beds for summer time when you want something cooler and like you said cheaper too.
I think it is so neat. You are right, we have a lot of quilts in the South (Texas) that are just the top and backing. But they still feel good on those hot nights, you want something to cover with not just a sheet. I think it is great that the quilt has lasted, don't you just love to touch it? I'm glad you are having a good trip and enjoy the rest of your vacation. Be warned before you get back that Jay now has a blog. He says he can talk as much as we can, it's going to be nutty aroound here 8>) Take care and enjoy the rest of your visit my friend. Chat when you return.
Your grandmother's quilt is beautiful. The simple patterns are sometimes the most beautiful. Great to see your work again. Piece by piece (formally Pieceworker) Patricia
Having that treasure in my family would probably get me interested in quilting, too! I've never encountered a quilt without batting. I like the idea. I bet it is easier to hand quilt. I'm gonna have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
Your Grandmothers quilt is just beautiful! What a treasure! I think a quilt can be whatever you like and what suits your needs at the time. :o)
Shirley - it's so good to catch up with you. I hope Lisa's wedding was fabulous and she looks beautiful! I am blogging on here - hopefully we all will find a place "to be." Lisa
Thanks for sharing about this quilt. It is so lovely and such a sweet memory for you.
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