The only problem with the quilt is that it has some old stains on it. I tried to take it to several different cleaners, but because of it's age, no one will touch it! I have always loved this quilt. My grandmother was such an excellent seamstress and skilled in needlepoint. She appliqued these beautiful flowers onto this bedspread.
Here is the center of the bedspread. The flowers are so lovely!
Here you can see it up closely. She embroidered the stitching on those flowers!
See that blue dot? This is not an appligue, it's embroidered also! When I was little, I used to love to rub my finger across the embroidered dots because they were so soft and silky!
I sure wish I had taken better care of this when I was little and when it came to me as a young adult! I didn't realize its value at the time. It is now draped over a wicker plant stand that I have in my bedroom where I can look at it every day!
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Kady, what a beautiful quilt! I'll bet it looks lovely draped across the wicker plant stand!... Donna
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Kady!
ReplyDeleteYou are fortunate to have such a beautiful quilt filled with special memories.
ReplyDeleteAwww that is the perfect girlie quilt...what a treasure!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! What a beautiful treasure!! There is a ton of work in your beautiful quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt,Kady...you are blessed to have it.
ReplyDeletelove, bj
That is a lovely quilt. Surely there is a way to clean it that is tough on the stains, but gentle to the quilt. Someone's blog, can't remember who, had something about cleaning old linens. If I figure out who it was, I will have to let you know.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. It's a shame about the stains, but it certainly attests to how useful such a quilt can be, and also how loved it is. I love the touch about the embroidered blue dot, you remember from childhood.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Pink Saturday.
What a precious keepsake...it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful bedspread and I don't blame you for displaying it. My grandmother gave me so many things she had, but I was young and stupid, didn't keep a lot of it. What I do still have I treasure now. Mostly dishes is all I have now.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Chris
Your Grandma certainly was talented; it is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, and such meticulous workmanship!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt, she did lovely work on it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure your quilt is and such wonderful memories. Happy Pink Saturday and have a great week-end.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Kady, that's really beautiful. HOw lucky to still have it and in such good condition!
ReplyDeleteJustine :o )
Dear Kady,
ReplyDeleteYour spread is just beautiful,
I wouldnt worry about the stains as you are so lucky to even still have it. Wish I had mine from my younger years.
Shirley
Your quilt is so lovely and boy do I know what you mean when you say "oh how I wish I had taken better care of it back then" I too have a few pieces that I say that about all the time.
ReplyDeleteIt could be worse.....we could not even have them at all...but thanks to heaven we still do.
Sondra
Happy Pink Saturday, Kady.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful treasure you have. And, it is beautiful.
I suggest you contact a dealer that specializes in selling vintage linens. I feel certain they could give you some cleaning tips.
Your quilt is just so beautiful! Happy Pink Saturday! Suzie
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful keepsake! Hugs to you, Jeanne
ReplyDeleteOh there is nothing in the world as comfy as a soft aged quilt! I could snuggle in one all day long! This one has really pretty flowers!
ReplyDeleteBuffie :)
What a gorgeous keepsake. Thanks for sharing this with us. It so special to be able to touch our childhood.:)Ellen
ReplyDeleteYou have a very beautiful and special quilt. I hope you had a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteKathy