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A Bit of Whimsy from Ann Quilts

This quilt is basically a utility comforter. It's made of large scraps and tied with yarn. The ties are done with many colors that march in lines across the quilt rather than being a scattered mix. I think this makes the quilt quite fun!

Plus, it's had a mishap that I think actually makes it kind of wonderful.

Apparently, it was washed at some point, and a piece of cream wool shrank, gathering up the rest of the fabrics around it. Adding that in with the colorful ties gives it such a unique personality, don't you think ...

added by Ann 1 year, 4 months ago. under design , felted wool , quilt repair , scrap quilt , tied quilt , wool quilt

1897 Wool Crazy Quilt from Ann Quilts

This family heirloom quilt has some unique embroideries and provides a glimpse into the quiltmaker's personality. (And no, I did not leave my scissors on the quilt by mistake. They are embroidered with a variegated wool thread, giving them a wonderful metallic appearance!)

Here's what the quilt owner told me about the quilt:
I believe it was made by my great-grandmother, Johanna Gerbracht (born: 1865). She was married to Henry Gerbracht (born: 1863). They lived in Chatsworth, IL. The best record I have online says that she married Henry in 1888. That would make the quilt (dated: 1897 ...

added by Ann 2 years, 11 months ago. under crazy quilt , dated quilt , embroidery , family heirloom , knife edge , quilt repair , wool quilt

Three Quilts, Three Generations - The Story from Ann Quilts

I recently had the pleasure of repairing three heirloom quilts made by three generations of quilters. Two are heavy, wool and flannel crazy quilts, and the third is a cotton log cabin. (You can read about the repairs at Three Quilts, Three Generations - The Repairs.)

Here's how the owner describes the quilts:  

The “Greta” crazy quilt, with a date of 1948 sewn in white on a pink panel, is so named for the owner’s mother, whose name is stitched in cursive on another panel. The quilt has many detailed and individualistic flourishes sewn between and on the panels ...

added by Ann 3 years ago. under antique fabric , crazy quilt , dated quilt , embroidery , log cabin , name inscribed quilt , quilt repair , vintage fabrics , wool quilt

Three Quilts, Three Generations - The Repairs from Ann Quilts

The family story of these three quilts is at Three Quilts, Three Generations - The Story. Here, I will descirbe the repairs that I made to them.

The two crazy quilts were made primarily of wool and flannel fabrics. One of the crazy quilts has an embroidered date and name, as well as more and more varied embroidered details. The crazy quilts have some fabrics in common, so it's likely that they were both made around the same time. The log cabin is cotton and significantly older.

The repair techniques chosen for each quilt were chosen according to the kinds ...

added by Ann 3 years ago. under antique fabric , crazy quilt , dated quilt , embroidery , log cabin , name inscribed quilt , quilt repair , vintage fabrics , wool quilt

Quiet Start from Jean Swenson

Quiet Start
January 2021

In mid-December, my nephew surprised everyone, announcing that he and his partner of six-years were getting married in a week’s time. While it wasn’t a surprise that they are perfectly matched and would eventually marry, the actual wedding arrived sort of out of the blue. However, it was such a beautiful and memorable culmination to a year that had been to that point less than stellar, leaving me with a good memory for 2020.

The name, Quiet Start, comes from their wedding vows. While they don’t have “a song” per se, they feel ...

added by jeanswenson 3 years, 9 months ago. under charity , foster kids , quanket , quilt , quilt projects , wagga rug , wool quilt (Comments)

Pinwheel Quilt - The Fabrics and The Repair from Ann Quilts

This quilt measures a whopping 93" x 109" ! The blocks are about 11 1/4". I think many of the fabrics date to the 1860s and 1870s.

before restoration

after restoration

The good news is that this quilt is a beloved family heirloom. For amazing family story and photos of the four generations of women whose lives are intertwined with this quilt, read Pinwheel Quilt - The Family Story and Photos.

The sad news is that it is a victim of the caustic nature of early black and brown dye processes. Many of the early dyes added metals like iron to ...

added by Ann 4 years, 8 months ago. under antique fabric , family heirloom , family history , pinwheel , quilt repair , reproduction fabrics , wool quilt

New Project from Wedding Dress Blue

Those damaged Pendleton shirts are finally turning into something.

Sparkle Jane wanted to make him a quilt. We designed. I cut. She stitched. Top finished last night. Whew!

More details and pictures coming.

added by weddingdressblue 4 years, 11 months ago. under makeover , pendleton quilt , quilt , quilts , recycle , wool quilt , work in progress (Comments)

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