i'm simply busting to show you my latest antique find!!!
You all know how much i love antique quilts, right??
Well.. i'm terribly excited about the 'newest' addition to my antique quilt collection.
and here 'tis...
and here's another angle...
it's a nine patch 'make-do' crib quilt from the mid 19th century...
from 1851 to be precise... can you believe it??!!
and here's a few close-up shots of the blocks...
love those poison greens...
and the delightful floral chintz...
not to mention the silky plaids...
lots of lovely scrappy make-do blocks, made (most probably) from clothing scraps & leftovers.
and here's a few more interesting combinations of chintz & cotton prints.
i'm still pinching myself lol!!.. i can't believe it's mine :)))
Lovely! Lucky you. I love the browns in the old quilts.
Posted by: Pickinstitchin.blogspot.com | February 21, 2013 at 01:32 AM
It is lovely! What a fun way to showcase some great fabric. Congrats on the beautiful find!!
Posted by: LoriD | February 21, 2013 at 01:49 AM
A real treasure! How lucky to have found the quilt dated... gorgeous fabrics!
Posted by: kathy | February 21, 2013 at 03:15 AM
Ooooh! It is a beauty!
Lucky you. I would be pinching myself too.
Posted by: Louise | February 21, 2013 at 03:24 AM
The signature block with the date makes this a very good find. Something to treasure for sure.
Posted by: Karen Beigh | February 21, 2013 at 06:08 AM
It's beautiful.....Your a lucky gal!
Posted by: Regina | February 21, 2013 at 06:59 AM
How gorgeous!! Love it! Love the setting squares fabric too. Can't wait to see this one in the flesh.
Posted by: Meredithe | February 25, 2013 at 10:02 AM
I have lots o piles too. They are starting to drive me crazy! Love your little quilt and the antique!
Posted by: Katy S | March 14, 2013 at 01:37 PM