Then I realized that way back on the shelf, I had a NY Beauty pattern quilt too but when it was sold to me, the dealer had called it Rocky Road to Texas. I had seen it literally tumble out of a garbage bag of quilts onto the show floor in Houston, Texas and jumped on it immediately--love at first sight. What was there about the slightly worn and very soft surface of this small scrap quilt that intrigued me?
I think this quilt has heart. Not high-falutin' technique. tee-tiny stitches, or expensive fabrics. But heart and history. I can relate to the long-ago quiltmaker using every scrap as carefully as possible and imagine her showing off her skills as she carefully sewed the small compass blocks between the larger areas. This quilt is still a Texas Beauty.
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Thank you for sharing the website and "vimeo" --- I'm glad I took the time to view it and be totally blown away by the quilting and design --- we just don't do things like this anymore! Lansing is starting to feel a little like fall --- very hot and humid summer!Always glad to see that you've added something to your blogs.
I love your quilt. To think it came tumbling out of a trash bag!!
Bill is from Oregon state:) I've worked with him on a couple of occasions on the Oregon Quilt Documentation project. I thought the documentary video was really good!!
I can totally understand jumping on this "beauty"...would have done the same given the opportunity! It's lovely, thanks for sharing.
This quilt is definitely beautiful! Thanks for sharing it.
here in east tennessee we call that crown of thorns.
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