Vicki and I had a great weekend in Iowa last month. We went to hear the fabulous Julie Silber speak about Amish quilts. She was a delight to talk with, and her lecture was beyond informative - very engaging. If you have a chance to listen to her speak, don't pass it up!
We took some time to peruse some shops along the way, and an antique mall. It was loaded with antique quilts. Here are some favorites:
This one nearly made it home with me. Just look at all that close, lovely hand quilting!
This basket pattern is uncommon, and a good one, I think.
Vibrant bowties, with yummy pinks, reds and indigo.
And another sweetie pie bowtie.
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Thanks for the recommendation about Julie Silber's lecture. I'm sure it was motivating and recharged your battery. Love the photos of the quilts. That lovely hand quilting is quite the testament to somebody's skills.
I'm in love with that baskets quilt! I think I might just have to start drafting that one up! Thanks for the inspiration! :o)
I'm with Regan--great basket design. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Oh my - these are wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing! I love the red and pink bowties and that handquilting is marvelous!
The basket one is my favourite too. I can't believe you found so many quilts in one place and how fabulous to hear Julie Siber.
You girls are spoilt with what goes on around you in the USA. Lol
what wonderful quilts. SOunds like you had a great roadtrip.
Wonderful vintage quilts! That basket might be called "Cake Stand". I love the sweet bow tie with all those little shirtings.
I love hearing about your quilt get aways. the quilts are lovely. My favorite is the blue and red bow tie. What a lovely quilt!!
The drawer is very sweet and will look great how ever you use it.
A fun excursion! It's a lovely surprise to find all those quilts together in one place. Often antique malls have only one or two quilts, and sometimes those are of questionable value or condition. These are all appealing. Love the Bow Ties.
Thank you for sharing another fun trip with us. Julie is a fabulous speaker and so knowledgable...any guild or group would be lucky to book her.
Great quilts you've shown!
The box is great, so many uses. Glad it came home with you.
Lovely quilts - thanks for the photos! Can see why you were tempted.
Hilda
I love the amazing hand quilting of the Amish. Gorgeous quilts. Thanks for sharing.
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