Last week was a crazy busy week so I did not have a chance to post. I spent 3 days at the NQA show in Columbus. Once again I was wowed by the beauty and creativity displayed in the quilts there. There were many quilts with detailed applique; many with amazing machine quilting; and as usual, the ribbon winners were stunning. I admire the determination it takes to see such a project through to the end!
The Blazing Star quilt that my grandma made for my parents took determination, too! That is one design that must be pieced carefully so that it lies flat, especially in the center.
This quilt was long-forgotten until I found it at the bottom of Mom's cedar chest when I was preparing her house for sale. Like the 2 quilts I showed in previous blogs, it is thin and worn--signs that it was used often and well-loved.
Grandma made these quilts in the late 40's and into the 50's. I'm intrigued by the fact that the colors in these quilts are 30's colors--pastels. Makes me wonder just how far back Grandma's scrap bag went!!! I will most likely never know.
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