This quilt was gifted to me by Kadie, my cousin, last week. Isn't it lovely? It is completely intact and is full sized as most old quilts are. I placed it on our bed in our temporary bedroom at the yellow house. I call this room the "The Darkside Bedroom," perfect for a night shift worker. It will be Joe's office when I finally get the master bedroom painted.
It is entirely hand stitched. I cannot imagine the hours that involved.
I took an image of it outside on the deck.
Come in close and let's look at the embroidery on the pillow cases. It is a most unusual pattern and I purchased these many months ago in a consignment store near our old house.
Pretty vivid and purple. Yes?
The new yet old quilt brightens up all that darkness. Maybe we shall not join the Darkside as planned.
Kidding y'all. The master bedroom is going to be painted in Sherwin Williams
Rainwashed. I must start stripping off wallpaper as soon as the Christmas tree is decorated.
I am linking with the clever and definitely not "dumb" Debra at
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday and I am late to the party.
grace surrounds us
Olive
The quilt is gorgeous, Olive. I love how the pillowcase go so well with it! How sweet your cousin is!
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Jane
Your post for today is right down my alley. I love quilts and have one just like this. I bought it at an estate sale. Paid too much. It is all hand pieced and hand quilted. I can understand why they are so expensive. It takes a lot of time and very tenuous stitching.
ReplyDeleteI had a quilt like that from my Grandma when I was little. I wish I knew what mom did with it! What a pretty pattern.
ReplyDeleteGoodness!! What a gorgeous quilt!!
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Debbie @ A Debbie-Dabble Chrismtas
Olive...your Grandmother's Garden quilt is GORGEOUS and I love the embroidered pillow slips. Handwork is so beautiful...your pieces have been well loved :)\
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Gail
That is one GORGEOUS quilt! Pretty and cozy looking room. Thanks for dropping by today!
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Hi Olive! Oh, the quilt is beautiful. My grandmother and mother were quilters and I have my share! I love these pretty designs!
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Shelia ;)
What a lovely quilt and wonderful gift from your cousin! I know your new paint color will be fresh and beautiful!
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Love the quilt. I believe that pattern is called "Grandmother's Flower Garden" isn't it? My grandma used to quilt all the time. I miss her beautiful creations. It looks great on that bed and with that headboard.
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous...I want to paint my bedroom "Rainwashed" too but I know it's not going to happen till at least Spring.
Can't wait to see how it turns out.
I love the quilt - so homely and so much detail and history! Jane @ the girl in the brick house
ReplyDeleteA work of art...and a whole lotta love.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
What a beautiful quilt Olive, I love it-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteI am very fortunate to have quilts made by my grandmother and a couple by my great grandmother. I've even made some by hand myself. I believe your pattern is known as "Flower Garden." It's BEAUTIFUL! Lucky girl.
ReplyDeleteI love old quilts and that one is a beauty! Your pillowcases are just gorgeous.
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Claudia
Love that quilt! I appreciate how much time and energy as well as love was invested in items like these, so thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is stunning!! The pillowcases are lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt,Olive! What a blessing to have it for your room.
ReplyDeleteWe have quilts that my husband's grandfather made. He was a bit color blind, but the quilts are still pretty. Enjoy yours!
Olive - that quilt is absolutely beautiful. The hours and hours of work that must have gone into it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt friend & what an amazing gift!!! It looks wonderful on your bed with the hand embroidered pillowcases, you oh so lucky GIRL!!!
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Susie
Have you ever tried patchwork quilting like this? I hve and consequently am utterly in awe of anyone who can actually do it!! I have had to develop my own cheats version!!
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ReplyDeleteThe quilt is beautiful. The colors are wonderful and perfect for every time of year! What a treasure!
Thanks friends for your comments. I did not think this room would photograph well. You fellow boggers are the best. I am so glad to have re-united with Kadie even if I was gifted with not one thing seeing her again was priceless.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE quilts and admire so much all the work involved in each one. Yours is gorgeous, what a beautiful gift!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful quilt, Olive. I love it, and I can't imagine how long it took to made it all by hand.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is gorgeous. I have a collection of old quilts that I treasure and I can tell you that your quilt is very special.
ReplyDeleteI have been so busy and also in and out of town and haven't posted in the last couple of weeks so I'm just catching up. I finally posted today after all this time.
The bed and breakfast you stayed at looks quite charming. It sounds like you had a wonderful time with Kadie and your uncle and Morgan!
I hope you are having a very lovely weekend.
What a beautiful treasure to brighten up the room! May I please stop by and nap? During the day? Absolutely lovely and to think how much work went into this quilt is mind boggling. The pillowcases are the perfect compliment. Ann
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt, a rainbow riot of color that would brighten up any space. Lovely! Thank you for dropping in to visit.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to me the work that goes into a quilt. Yours is lovely. It brightens your room so much.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is a work of art.
ReplyDeleteWork by hand is so full of love and giving.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Laura
White Spray Paint
OO it is beautiful, and the colours great!
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What a great combination! I love vintage quilts, and this one is just such a show stopper!
ReplyDeleteFlower patch...one of my fav patterns. What a beautiful old quilt!
ReplyDelete1st of all - I love that quilt. The colors are so vibrant and I love how they all have a yellow center. 2nd I had to google SW Rainwashed. Can't wait to see what the room looks like. Hurry up and decorate your tree!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this post title and the quilt is just gorgeous. You know how much I adore old quilts. What a wonderful gift! "The Darkside", ooohh, that sent shivers up my spine!
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Debra
This quilt is gorgeous! What a beautiful gift to receive! And I love that embroidered pillow case. It really is a unique design.
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!