Thursday, April 4, 2013

a sight for sore eyes


First, the eye report. Still a bit sore, but clearing up. I visited with a doctor vis Skype, and got some antibacterial drops, which seem to be working. Laying low through the weekend, but this eye-dazzling quilt arrived earlier in the week, and it was truly a sight for sore eyes. I just had to share it.


It is an 1870s foundation-pieced Log Cabin, Courthouse Steps variation, and it's full of great period fabrics. I first saw it when an alert popped up on the Facebook page for Quilts- Vintage and Antique.


Trish Failla of Vintage Blessings in Star, Idaho, was selling the top, and since it's so special, she gave first dibs to the group. I appreciated that. It was listed on eBay, and I snapped it up while everyone else was still ooohing and ahhing on Facebook. Carpe Diem!




It's rich! There is some fading, water stains, dye migration, and a few splits along the edge, but I'm thinking this top might be a good candidate for custom hand finishing in the style of the period. It would be worth it to stabilize the edges and make it a little flatter for display. Most of the quilts I have from the period are New York Beauties, so it's especially nice to have such a wonderful Log Cabin. Thank you, Trish!

7 comments:

  1. It is a beauty!! great fabrics and the design is great...great find from a wonderful seller

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  2. Great fabrics! Love this time period...

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  3. Had I been a little quicker on the "Buy Now" button, that sweet thing would have been living at my house instead of yours! Now please, may I have a little cheese with my whine?

    Edie

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  4. Glad the eyes are getting better... eyesight is precious.

    This quilt is indeed special with all the fabrics from the 5 blocks you showed us. What about the other 95 blocks - how about flash cards or some such?

    Enjoy your top and I look forward to seeing how you finish her out.

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  5. Love all of the madder brown/orange fabrics.

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  6. I can't get over all the lovely fabric in this , what a knockout.

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