After seeing all of the photos of the red and white quilt exhibit at the American Folk Art Museum in New York, I thought I would show you the red and white quilt that was made by my Grandmother. She died in 1923 so I know this quilt is at least 88 years old. As you can see in the photo, it has been used and well loved.
Even though the quilt is not in perfect condition, I'm so happy that I have it.
This quilt is made from the Jacob's Ladder pattern. I pulled some of my red fabrics and decided to make a block. I think I should have either used a white background or made the shirtings scrappy.
This quilt is made from the Jacob's Ladder pattern. I pulled some of my red fabrics and decided to make a block. I think I should have either used a white background or made the shirtings scrappy.
I'm working on a couple of projects that use 2 1/2 inch squares, and I have an overflowing container so.......
This is how the same block(s) look made with random scraps.
Right now I'm really liking the red and white block.
Hope you are all stitching today. Thanks for stopping by for a visit!
Oh....I love the quilt your grandmother made, it is just wonderful.
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Hello LuAnn, Love you grandmothers beautiful quilt that she made. What a lovely treasure!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are going to be wonderful.
Thanks for sharing, Carolyn :)
Dear LuAnn,
ReplyDeletewhat a great quilt your grandmother made. I think it's a treasure for your.
It seems that red and white are your favorites at the time? I hope next month it will be go on with my red and white quilt.
Have a nice and create day in your sewing room.
Roswitha
I like both the blocks, and LOVE your grandmother's quilt! :-D My great grandmother was the quilter in our family. She died in the 1960's and sadly we don't have any of her quilts. Be sure to document yours well to pass on down the family line!
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Mary Lou
I love your grandmother's quilt!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you have such a special family treasure!
Red & White quilts are a favorite of mine. I think your scrappy Jacobs Ladder block is awesome!
It would make a lovely quilt.
dear LuAnn,what a reasure,i like your red and white block more than the scrappy one,have a nice weekend,susi
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt!!! You are so fortunate to have something your grandmother made!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing us your wonderful quilt. I love to see them. I have an old quilt, and it is the reason I quilt now. I'll have to take some photos for my blog one day.
ReplyDeleteLove your Grandmother's quilt ... she certainly passed her genes on to you! I love your red/white block.
ReplyDeleteI love your grandmother's quilt!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your red and white quilt show! You can't beat a Jacob's Ladder block - so full of possibilities and movement!
ReplyDeleteIn stitches,
Teresa :o)
Oh I do love your red and white block. What a wonderful tribute it would be to your grandmother to make a quilt in her honor.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treaure you have in the red and white, it's lovely. I do love the JC blocks, it would look great in either colourway.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite colour!
ReplyDeleteThat is an excellent block both in red and white and scraps.
ReplyDeletelove the antique quilt, oh you can go ahead and make the shirtings scrappy just have 3 blocks like this it will look great!
ReplyDeletein mho, the 3 rule just works keeps it balanced those odd numbers, or just have this one with all the same shirting fabrics.
LOVE the look of the blocks!
Kathie
My mother has a similar quilt from her mother and the block is called Road to California. I wonder if they're the same block. These antique family heirlooms are real treasures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure, and so classic. I really like the two blocks, I think I have a bag of 2.5 in squares somewhere, hmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteHappy Stitching,
Cheri
I love your grandmother's quilt. First I love red & white quilts plus it was made by your grandmother which all the more special. Thanks for sharing it. I think maybe I have one in storage too. What great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour scrappy blocks remind me of the Buckeye Beauty quilt that was on the cover of AP&Q. Have you seen it? I keep it on my coffee table to remind myself to get busy and make it.
What a treasure your grandma's quilt is. Just great. I love how you are experimenting with the blocks yourself. I like the red, but the scrappy is fun, too!
ReplyDeleteLove the red & white quilt! I think there are going to be a lot of new ones made this year with the popularity of the display of the red & white quilts in New York City. Everyone is inspired by it.
ReplyDeleteIt will be fun to see how many red & white quilts are made as a result of that show! I love your scrappy blocks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure to have your Grandmother's quilt. I love two color quilts. I just finished a top using the Jacob's ladder block.
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