This is a REAL quilt. (As opposed to a virtual quilt?) This quilt was made by my husband's grandmother probably in the 70's. This was made before quilting became "the thing." She made a quilt for each of her grandchildren. This was made out of scraps, without a rotary cutter, without an Olfa self-healing mat, and without a pattern.
She backed it with snuggly soft flannel and rolled the flannel to the front for the binding.
She handquilted every seam.
This is the most comfortable quilt in the house and the most loved. That's why this quilt stays in its protective cabinet and the children aren't allowed to use it. :) It's a priceless treasure.
This is a REAL quilt. (As opposed to a virtual quilt?) This quilt was made by my husband's grandmother probably in the 70's. This was made before quilting became "the thing." She made a quilt for each of her grandchildren. This was made out of scraps, without a rotary cutter, without an Olfa self-healing mat, and without a pattern. 
She backed it with snuggly soft flannel and rolled the flannel to the front for the binding.
She handquilted every seam.
This is the most comfortable quilt in the house and the most loved. That's why this quilt stays in its protective cabinet and the children aren't allowed to use it. :) It's a priceless treasure. 
2 comments:
oooh those are the very best kind of treasures! I should show you my treasures sometime - maybe you can help me complete it??? It's a double wedding ring still in quite a few pieces that need putting together.
That is so pretty. I was talking to my MIL on Sunday and she was telling me about her aunt who paid a lady $15 for each quilt top she made for her in the 70's. That's an incredible amount of work!
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