I call this "The Sunflower Quilt" ( Wow! Real creative name. huh)🙄😂
Well anywhoo! This is the quilt that I am displaying for Sunflower September on The Quilt Keeper .
Now if you are not familiar with the Quilt Keeper it is a nifty way to display or store quilts right over the door.
The Quilt Keeper was created by Ellen Taurins and if you are interested in purchasing one of your own, please hop on over to The Quilt Keeper website ( click the colored text ) .
Use Discount code PINKNP to get 10% off your purchase.
Please note that I receive a small commission if you purchase a Quilt Keeper if you go through my link to the website; it is no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your kind visit
Now last month I shared my antique "Straight off the Truck" quilt on the Quilt Keeper . If you missed that wild and wooly story click on the colored text to read about it.
AN UPDATE FOR THE QUILT SHARED LAST MONTH:
Dear Sylvia from Treadlestitches blog left me a message giving me a bit of information about the quilt. The design is called "All Kinds" and was published in the Ladies Art Company Caltalog in the 1890's. She said she believed my quilt may date that far back as well based on the fabrics. Eeeh ! How exciting. And think it came right off the truck!
NOW BACK TO THE SUNFLOWER QUILT
A few years ago I made my weekly rounds to the Goodwill. The linen section is in back corner ; I always make a beeline to that section as soon as I enter the store.
Well I was jumping like a mad woman when I saw this hand quilted Dresden Plate quilt . I swear people were rolling their eyes , pointing and laughing at me as I whooped and hee hawed over this quilt, but I didn't care not one single bit.
Do you think it was made in the 70's or 80's ? I am just guessing based on the fabrics .
Just 5 fabrics were used in this quilt. The fabrics are a little dingy and faded , but oh so loved. Isn't the block so pretty?
The plates are machine appliqued with green thread , but the quilt is hand quilted.
I am always interested in how quilters do their binding. The quilter used a bronzed colored fabric for the backing and turned the backing fabric towards the front to bind the quilt.
To hang the quilt on The Quilt Keeper , I folded it in thirds and placed it on the bar.
The bar is removable for easy hanging.
Next month around the first , I will be sharing a very special quilt with you on "The Tales from the Quilt Keeper" .
Now to other happenings.
My kitchen tiered tray is crammed full with fall goodness including sunflowers.
This tiered tray is beside my corner sink near the window. I added some scarecrows, chickens, pumpkins and barns and called er' done.
I know. I know.🤷🎃🌻🍁🦉🐔 Its plumb full with clutter, but I am enjoying it.
The Pioneer Woman utensil container holds a lot of my Granny's old utensils- some are rusty and crusty but they are for display only and are dear to my heart.
That's my ramble for the day.
Guess what ? I am going to post a 2nd post later today, about noonish. I may- just may mind you- have a cross stitch freebie, but I also have some troubles to share. So I hope you pop by for a visit. You may be able to help me out on my troubles which I would greatly appreciate.
Before you leave, have I told you how much I appreciate you lately? I truly do. Thank you for all of your kindness, sweet visits and encouragement. You make this old gal happy.
Have a sunshiny day, my friends and as always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, ya'll
Melisa
Keep your face to the sunshine and you will not see the shadows. That is what the sunflowers do. - Helen Keller
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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| This photo is for you, Amo. Love you! |
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy . I love and miss you Amo. When I see a sunflower, I think of you- Tall, proud , beautiful and full of sunshine!
I am joining these lovely ladies' link parties. I hope you check them out; they always have so many wonderful projects going on and provide the opportunity for other needleworkers to meet.
Pat at Life in the Scrapatch for Stitch , Sew and Show- Wednesday
Jennifer at Inquiring Quilter for Wednesday Wait Loss- Wednesday
Denise at For the Love of Geese for Put Your Foot Down- Thursday
Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation for Needle and Thread Thursday- Thursday
What a beautiful quilt you have hanging on The Quilter Keeper, Melisa! And lovely displays!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Robin. It has been a good while since I have pulled this quilt out. I am enjoying having it on display for the month. Have a great day.
DeleteWhat an amazing price for the lovely quilt. I love it too.
ReplyDeleteI was over the moon, Susie. Sometimes I do not understand the pricing of items , but I sure scored on this one. Have a very lovely Wednesday and thank you for the sweet visit.
DeleteWhat a great find! Lucky you.
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Oh thank you so much, Donna. I guess it was just meant to be. I am so surprised that it had not already been snatched up for that price. Happy Wednesday.
DeleteWow! You got such a wonderful deal on that pretty quilt, Melisa! I think it was just waiting for someone who loves sunflowers to come along :)
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Carol. It was indeed my lucky day. You never know what you might find at the thrift stores. Sometimes a hit and sometimes a bust, but I guess the fun is in the search as well. Have a very blessed day.
DeleteWhat a fabulous find!! Those quilt keepers are a wonderful way to display quilts; one of these days I'll pull the trigger to order a few :-) I found a double wedding ring quilt top in my local thrift store for $16 a couple of months ago. It appears to be mostly actual feed sack fabrics but a few are torn or slightly shredded. I hope to repair it and get it quilted, it deserves to be used and loved. Looking forward to more cross stitch too - you must have a lot more hours in your day to get so much done ... either that or I'm on the computer too much when I should be stitching :-)
ReplyDeleteOh what a fabulous find I bet you were doing the happy dance when you scored the quilt top. Don't you just love feedsack quilts? My eyes want to soaking in all of the details on those types of fabrics. I bet you will have no trouble making the repairs and I hope you are able to quilt it very soon. Thank you so much for the sweet visit. Have a beautiful and blessed day.
DeleteIt was meant to be that you happened upon that quilt. A person that appreciates a quilt is the only person that should find it. I bet it hid til you came along! ;c))
ReplyDeleteLol I would like to think that it was hiding till I got there. I wish all of the quilts that come through the our thrift store would do the same, but I am happy as long as the quilts are well loved. I am always in search for quilts and sewing related items. Sometimes I do have a bit of luck. Lol. Thank you so much, dear Ginny. Hope your day is blessed one.
DeleteThat really was an awesome find, Melisa! And, how interesting the other quilt may date back to the 1890s!! That is awesome. I loved your tiered baskets with the galvanized little "wash tubs" as we used to call them!!
ReplyDeleteBrenda, I was over the moon when I found the quilt especially since it was hand quilted. It has been well loved but I am okay with that. My little tiered tray came from Walmart years ago. I do love anything galvanized. In fact I do have a big old wash tub in the garage . I pull it out each Christmas and put my tree in it. Lol. Have a beautiful day.
DeleteWhat a beautiful quilt, and a nice sentiment--turn your face towards the sun and make those shadows disappear! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much, Jennifer. I was so proud to find this thrifty quilt. Have a beautiful weekend and Happy Fall.
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