Vintage Treasures
We all seem to love those vintage treasures, especially when they happen to be quilts. Since many of us are working on our Dresden quilts I thought you might enjoy seeing pictures of a few vintage ones today.
I was lucky enough to find this one on eBay last year for $28.00!
My friend Nancy found this beauty in Sisters Oregon. I’m not sure what she paid for it but something tells me it was more than $28.00.
It’s pieced with wool, silk and cotton, and embroidered with floss and yarn!
Just look how sweet this one of Nancy’s is…
Sometimes you can find unfinished blocks like these…
…Or, maybe you’ll find a few finished blocks…
…with a stack of other blocks waiting to be completed. (I bought these on eBay last year.)
Vintage quilts are waiting to be discovered and part of the fun is in the hunt!
Wonder if there’s a vintage quilt on eBay just waiting for you! Wouldn’t hurt to have a look!
Hugs,
Anne
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17 Comments
Barb
As lover of quilts, it is hard to imagine parting with unfinished quilts and quilt blocks, but soooo lucky for the ‘finder’! These quilts and blocks are gorgeous. It’s so true that half the fun is in the hunt, but these are so special – you ladies are very lucky!!!
Michelle B
My Grandpa was a quilter and made many, many Dresden Plate quilts. That was HIS block!! I was given the last 90 blocks he made but didn’t get put into a quilt. One of them even lacks the center circle! I’ve been advised to add my own center but I chose to leave it as is, with the exception of zig-zag around the edges of the blades. I made a cover for my pellet stove and am in the process of using a few to make a table runner. That will include the unfinished block as a tribute to my Grandpa! PS–He tied all his quilts, no hand quilting for him.
Vicky
I think I have a couple of antique Dresdens from eBay. Need to pull out that tub and look. I see a LOT of unfinished wedding rings. LOL. I know why! I have one unfinished myself!
You have single-handedly started a whole new Dresden craze! I love it! Life is a big circle …..