Monday, December 29, 2014

Over the Rainbow

Collector Marjorie Childress found this wonderful 1970s pictorial quilt at a Goodwill. It took a while to persuade her to let it go, and who could blame her? One of my quilts will be going to her as part of the deal, and we are both over the rainbow.


The pictorial is rendered in a chunky, Pop Art style, and black ties add an element of quirkiness. It is 68" x 90" and is inscribed in the lower left corner, with the date, 1977.


What a wonderful quilt. It's even better in person, a quintessential expression of the 1970s. Such a cheerful object, too. I love it! 
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6 comments:

  1. marlynnDecember 29, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    That really is a happy 1970s quilt. I love it!

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  2. Ladies in NavyDecember 29, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    so awesome! love that rainbow!

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  3. Sky Yoga StudioDecember 29, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    I passed up an awesome collaborative quilt from a guild done in the 70s, maybe I will find it next flea market

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  4. UnknownDecember 29, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    Such a fun find! I love the bright colors and the cheerful little rainbow. You're totally right about the black ties as well... adds a sense of quirkiness that I love.

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  5. Bonnie WeeksDecember 29, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    I agree that it is VERY cheerful! Great find and fun to have as part of your collection.

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  6. Create/Enjoy (@suzannahstanley)December 30, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    Very, very cute. I remember tie quilts from my childhood!

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