Monday, 4 March 2013

Vintage quilt finds

This week I posted a quilt to Australia,




and have cut out all and started piecing a quilt that is a combination of new and vintage fabrics.




This quilt will be machine pieced, then hand quilted.  I will be following the triangle shapes to outline quilt, and then quilt around the  rose shapes.


I decided to go up to Lancaster, and  do some thrifty browsing, I was so excited to find this...





This patchwork is made up of vintage fabrics, the size of a single bed, just pieced, so I think I shall make it up into a quilt ,  adding  a border or two.

My other find was this.... 



Very worn, but I love it. I went to a quilting exhibition in York last year, at The Quilters Guild Headquarters featuring quilts sent over by The Red Cross during World War 11, and I thought it looked similar. I have found a label on the back of NBWI , and very faded print of New Brunswick Womens' Institute. The name Buckley is also stamped on, so I shall be trying to learn about its' history. It would be so interesting to find out any details.








Some of the patches have what looks like cats, or dogs, I'm not sure. 


These letters and numbers were also stamped on. Hopefully I will be able to shed some light on its' past!
So a wonderful start to the week...and since it's Monday, I will be going over to take a look at  the makes over at http://handmadeharbour.blogspot.co.uk/   Handmade Monday.
Take time out each day for a little or a lot of creativity!
Wendy x  



Posted by AliceAndFlorence at 13:33
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25 comments:

  1. Free Spirit Designs4 March 2013 at 16:29

    Quilts are so full of character aren't they... how exciting to investigate the history of the one you found...

    The one you've sent to Oz is gorgeous! I just love the pinks and greens in it, so pretty and spring like, i'm sure its new owner will be absolutely thrilled with it :) (and probably well in need of it for snuggling up with as i guess Autumn is approaching in that part of the world...!) x

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  2. AliceAndFlorence4 March 2013 at 22:57

    Thanks. I am so thrilled about it. I thought I about sending an email to the NBWI to see if they keep old records. You never know. Funny when you mentioned about Autumn over in Oz, I remember when living in California it seemed weird having hot weather at Christmas!
    Hope your week goes well.
    Wendy x

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  3. Anonymous5 March 2013 at 03:14

    Ooh how fascinating and what a fabulous project. Can't wait to see what you come up with, do keep us up to date. xx

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    1. AliceAndFlorence5 March 2013 at 13:10

      I will try. I just hope I can get some information.
      Wendy x

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  4. Crafted by Carly5 March 2013 at 04:00

    Fascinating! I really would love to get in to quilting properly.
    Have a great week!
    Carly
    x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence5 March 2013 at 13:13

      I love to try different crafts, and makes, but find that patchwork and quilting is something that I seem to always turn to. You should give it a try!
      Wendy x

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  5. Anonymous5 March 2013 at 10:36

    I really love the new fabrics you have chosen for your next project. Your finds are great too. Very exciting. I look forward to seeing what you find out! :)

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    1. AliceAndFlorence5 March 2013 at 13:15

      Thanks. I really enjoy playing about with different fabrics and combinations. Fingers crossed I can find something out about the NBWI.
      Wendy x

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  6. Christmas Pie Crafts5 March 2013 at 11:05

    What fabulous finds. The quilt wining its way to Australia is lovely - such pretty materials. hope you have a good week.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence5 March 2013 at 13:32

      Thank you. Hopefully it should be there in the next few days. I get so excited when I discover vintage fabrics and quilts etc. Enjoy your week too!
      Wendy x

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  7. Anonymous6 March 2013 at 03:25

    How interesting - I had never thought about quilts having a hisory like that! I really want to go to a quilt exhibition this year as I realised last August I had just missed one! Would you recommend the York one?

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    1. AliceAndFlorence6 March 2013 at 05:08

      Hi Alison,
      The Quilters Guild Headquarters is in York. http://www.quiltersguild.org.uk/index.php?page=71 They have constantly have exhibitions. Here is their website which gives details. It also features regions, and exhibitions. Also Patchwork and Quilting Magazinehttp://www.pandqmagazine.com/ publish details of exhibitions.
      York is a fabulous place for a day out too!
      Hope this helps.
      Wendy x

      ps. I just checked out your Folksy shop. Your items are lovely, especially the fabrics you have chosen.

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  8. busybusybeejay6 March 2013 at 12:33

    I have nominated you for a Liebster award.See my blog.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence7 March 2013 at 08:45

      Well thank you! It is very much appreciated. I have just been over to your blog, having read your questions, and will answer them shortly!
      Wendy x

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  9. CatkinJane6 March 2013 at 12:38

    What lovely finds! and the new quilt looks to have some great fabrics :)

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    1. AliceAndFlorence7 March 2013 at 08:46

      Thanks. I'm still on cloud nine about them!
      Wendy x

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  10. fatmonica7 March 2013 at 10:36

    I love the numbers on the back of the quilt-a code to its former life!Interesting to think it's got a history all its own.Love the fabric for your vintage quilt.

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  11. AliceAndFlorence7 March 2013 at 13:39

    Thanks. I certainly hope I can eventually find some meaning to its' background.
    Wendy x

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  12. Lucy | Charm About You8 March 2013 at 02:08

    What beautiful vintage fabrics and quilts! Thank you for the comment on my Blog, you are a no reply blogger so I couldn't email you back. I haven't seen the tapestry but would love to!

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  13. lindsey12 March 2013 at 06:03

    I love vintage fabrics and have rally enjoyed looking through your blog...I will return!

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    1. AliceAndFlorence12 March 2013 at 11:01

      Thanks ever so much. It's encouraging to know you enjoy my blog. I hope to do some more fabric hunting soon.
      Wendy x

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  14. Highland Monkey's12 March 2013 at 08:04

    What a lovely quilt I bet the recipients in Oz will love it. As for the vintage find, how nice to have found that and to research the history of it.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence12 March 2013 at 11:03

      Thank you. It's been such a busy week that I've not had chance to look into it yet. But when I do I will post any details!
      Wendy x

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  15. Martha17 March 2013 at 11:16

    beautiful vintage quilts. one can tell straight away you have got a passion for them :)
    love the fabric you used to make them. florals are so pretty.

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  16. AliceAndFlorence17 March 2013 at 13:30

    Thank you! Part of the process I enjoy so much is how I am going to use the fabrics.
    Wendy x

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