Wednesday, June 3, 2009

More from Great Grandma Genevieve

I hope you don't mind seeing more of my great grandmother's quilts on Vintage Thingy Thursday hosted by Colorado Lady.
The first quilt is a 'Red Ware' (I think that is what they call it, please correct me if I am wrong) quilt made for my dad, so over 70 years ago. I think the quilting was machined because the stitches are quite even. the Red stitching are various nursery rhymes in a circle in the centre and then around the outside too. when I acquried this quilt back in the '80's the edges were all frayed and torn. So I trimmed them up and made a binding for it. Or course back then I didn't know how to sew a binding on properly so you can see my lovely stitching on the back. I remember having this on my bed when I was a kid! Oh gosh does that make me vintage now???
the second quilt is one my mom had for years and gave to me last summer. She thought maybe I could 'fix'it. It is a wonderful 9 patch quilt. I love the vintage fabrics and its simplicity. This one is definitely hand stitched and well loved. there seemed to be a white fabric that was used with the red patches that has worn away.
while i am at my sisters this week (she is recovery from surgery and I get to be her nurse) I will take some photos of even more our Genevieve's quilts. I know my sister has a few more and my mom has a beautiful appliqued red poppy one that I use to use as a bed spread. Can't wait to see it again.
until then. Enjoy all the other VTT blogs
Update: Oct 11/09 the Red Work patterns are designed by Ruby Short McKim who published them in the Kansas City Star newspaper in the 1920-1930's
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20 comments:

  1. BeaJune 3, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Lee, I think it is called red work. I love seeing your quilts. They are so lovely. Thanks for sharing them. Can't wait to see more.

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  2. RoslynJune 4, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    You will NEVER bore a quilter with quilt-talk so show away!
    Those vintage quilts are treasures I hunt around eBay for blocks & tops & have several I need to work on.I bought more yesterday, it's my weakness!

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  3. UnknownJune 4, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    I knew right away that was Jack Sprat and his wife in the first redware picture! Wonderful family heirlooms.

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  4. fitty's pinky rose cottageJune 4, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    happy VTT.. wow.. that is really family treasures to keep & pass on.. precious! thanks for sharing & have a great day

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  5. Marie ReedJune 4, 2009 at 3:33 AM

    I'm still trying to talk my husband into naming our next baby Genvieve:) Gosh I hope that we have a girl!

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  6. Keetha BroylesJune 4, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    Of course we love seeing ANYTHING from Great Grandma Genevieve!!!

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  7. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    Red work is probably my favorite medium. I have several red work pieces around my home. (I also have some blue work and green work. lol.)

    Lovely quilt! Thank you for sharing. :)

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  8. SueLovesCherriesJune 4, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    They're all so pretty! I love redwork!

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  9. ColoradoladyJune 4, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    I love that quilt...the first one...so cute! What a great family treasure to have.

    I love the fabric in the 9 patch, but I love vintage fabrics so that is not a surprise.

    Have a great VTT and thank you so much for sharing these wonderful treasures with us today.

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  10. Garden State KateJune 4, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Really nice

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  11. PostcardyJune 4, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    The nursery rhyme quilt looks like fun for "kids" of all ages.

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  12. UnknownJune 4, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    How could anyone ever get tired at looking at old quilts. They are a work of art! Thanks for sharing it. There's a place called "I Antique Online.com" where there is a group about quilts where you can list these photos. They would really enjoy seeing them. Be sure to visit my group called "Decorating with Antiques & Collectibles" where you can find many wonderful ideas. Please visit and browse for a while; if you like what you see, click the "Follow" button so that we can inspire one another often!

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  13. ★Carol★June 4, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    I love your quilts, especially the red work one, and I would love to see more! It makes me miss my old quilts--I sold them to go towards our daughter's tuition! Worth it though!

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  14. MiriJune 4, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Never too many vintage quilts! Your great-grandmother's quilts are wonderful (peeked elsewhere and saw yours are great too!)

    Wonderful redwork quilt...I can't remember the name of the designer that did those squared off drawings, sorry.

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  15. CCJune 4, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    What treasures you have..and I loved seeing them. I never get tired of looking at vintage quilts and quilt blocks...and yours are just wonderful. Can't wait to see more. Happy VTT..and hope you have a lovely weekend..

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  16. elsaJune 4, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    they are all beautiful lee- and how sweet for yout to have the red work one that once belonged to you father
    that is a wonderful legacy

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  17. DonnaJune 4, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    neat thing'ys red work i think

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  18. SusanJune 4, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    I never get tired looking at vintage quilts. Red work is very popular again. I am working on some folk art girls to go in a quilt...also in blue work. And another popular quilt block is the 9 patch like yours. You can learn so much from old quilts.

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  19. marianJune 5, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    i love to collect vintage quilts & quilt blocks too and i love your treasures.. especially the one made for your dad :)

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  20. ChaseOctober 9, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Hello.. wow ..
    Thank you for sharing the RED WORK information. I love your great grandmother's quilt. It's so simple and treasure. I am off to google the designer's work. You have made my day~

    cheers~

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