That title could describe me to a T but I'm talking about quilts, hah! Don't you love old things? (Again, I could be talking about myself; I just had another birthday!) I could not resist buying this old tattered-on-the-edges crib quilt recently, mostly because it has simple pink and brown nine patches and a pale blue striped backing. It's very worn out and appears well loved. I'm going to reproduce it in newer fabrics.
The little bird dish was a birthday gift from my daughter. She knows me well. We had a good time during dinner deciding what it should hold after I put it on my sewing desk. Pins? Buttons? Chapstick? Sunflower seeds? M&Ms? Chicken bones? (I was eating chicken.)
I don't buy a lot of antique quilts because they just cost too much around here but there are some I can't let get away. Sometimes they're raggedy but who cares? It's always the well worn and also well loved look that gets me.
The crib quilt I bought sort of reminds me of the pink and brown quilt I made for my daughter. It's held up well and is getting that faded look because it gets washed a lot. That tiny bit of nail polish hasn't come out.
Another well worn quilt I keep on her bed.
Faded indigo always gets me too.
Doll quilts that were obviously played with quite a bit.
When I reproduce that antique quilt I will probably use some of the same types of prints that I used in my pink and brown shoo fly doll quilt. It's actually more like me - not quite worn out yet and certainly well loved.
Love those old quilts..I'm a prim/vintage Lover..if it's old it's right up my alley..Love your blackbird pin keep.
ReplyDeleteDebra in Ma.
Glad the old quilt has found a home and a new version is to be made. Just love your pink and brown quilt, the colours go so well together. Take care. Sharon x
ReplyDeleteLove all the old quilts. Your collection is gorgeous. but you know I need to see the red white and blue one laid out please.
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ReplyDeletenow I can enjoy such lovely (antique) (doll) Quilts at your blog
Thanks for sharing :o))
Marvelous eye candy, as always! Please let us know if the pretty blackbird pin tray is cast iron or carved wood, the photos don't tell. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteKathy Happy Belated Birthday! I love each and every one of those quilts, you certainly do have a beautiful collection. The pink and brown of your daughter's is so sweet, and the nail polish just adds to it IMHO. The bird is so me, I would love one too, and you have picked a perfect use for it. I certainly hope you are gathering sweet and beautiful quilts, reproducing them and will publish another book, oh I hope so much.......
ReplyDeleteSomething soft and approachable about old, loved quilts.
ReplyDeleteRecently read blog where a magnet was glued to the underside of a small bowl the better to hold pins.
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I like the bird dish. Happy Birthday.
ReplyDeleteYour pink and brown shoo fly doll quilt is the one I'd like to stitch next - oh - I mean after I make the bear's paw quilt. A pink flying geese quilt has been hanging at the local antique shop for a while. It is looks well-loved and worn. Because I've contemplated buying it I could relate to your post.