First up, a DWR
Lots of puckering and tucks
Corner shows the funky edge.
D cup? Biggest question, should this be machine quilted or is it just not worth that effort? or will it be an epic fail if I try to machine quilt with this piecing?
BOW TIES with signatures. All make by workers at the Klink Packing House in Ivanhoe, CA
circa 1950's
There are 50 blocks approx 10" x 10" and I plan to trim, piece and turn these into a quilt. Any info or knowledge of anyone who worked at this place in the 50's. It's still operating, so this might turn into an interesting project.
Next up for this post, string stars foundation pieced on paper
a great variety of prints, but to put these into a top, the time invested would be great.
Looks like magazines rather that newspapers,
blocks measure approx. 24" from point to point and I have 17 of them.
Last up, a crazy patchwork that has been foundation pieced, but not in the traditional sense.
All the blocks have been topstitched, so the quilter turned under the edge of each piece, layered it on the block and topstitched it down.
Thanks, in advance, for any assistance or ideas.
Sharon
8 comments:
You need input from quilters that know a lot more than I do about working with vintage textiles, but I am fascinated by what you have shared here.
I'd say doing anything with them is better than doing nothing with them. There isn't a lot of monetary value but more historical value. Are you giving them back to the non-quilting owner?
A wool batting would help with the fullness in the DWR quilt. Dense fills and feathers can also suck up lots of fullness. I would ditch the rings first.
It's quite pretty, I love the colors in it. Definitely worth quilting this one.
What historical and lovely fabrics you have found in these three sets. Since quilts are dated to the most recent fabric, unbleached muslim can sometimes be added without ruining the historical value; check with a quilt conservator if you can. DWR will be a lot of work but can either be trimmed to the rings on the outside or perhaps muslim border added to square it. The suggestion of thick batting is excellent. Bow tie blocks are a real find! You might contact the company office and engage Human Resources or simply start with the person answering the phone about possible interest. String quilt is a real beauty - worth the effort if you retain the historic value! All three will be gorgeous when you're done.
Very interesting work you've shown us. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress!
These are all beautiful, especially the old fabrics. Wish I could help. I've got a similar stack of string blocks, and have been thinking about what to so with them too.
As long as the non-quilter realizes that the Double Wedding Ring will not be perfect in the end, I say go for it. Better something done with it than nothing.
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