tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post5682838158450033153..comments2024-03-29T05:26:30.522+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Quilts.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58933757397677106682012-12-05T20:19:03.389+00:002012-12-05T20:19:03.389+00:00Adore vintage quilts...have a few hand-stitched on...Adore vintage quilts...have a few hand-stitched ones handed down to me from family...not quite as pretty as the red and white ones you have pictured...Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41723104956576448082012-12-04T08:35:50.167+00:002012-12-04T08:35:50.167+00:00I've now done the obvious, and looked on Ebay ...I've now done the obvious, and looked on Ebay and Etsy. There are some wonderful quilts on sale, especially Amish ones. I shall be buying a few. I can't think why I didn't think of this myself! Thanks.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-25213323021597967802012-12-03T16:12:00.457+00:002012-12-03T16:12:00.457+00:00I used to live very close to Amish folks and could...I used to live very close to Amish folks and could buy quilts if i wanted. They were not as cheap as the ready-mades i've seen, but the difference between the two was night and day, and the cost of the Amish ones wasn't eye-wateringly dear. <br /><br />For whatever reason, i didn't buy any, and now i'm miles away from the source.<br /><br />I've seen some amazing ones, real works of art, but think like Kim, i'd make a mess of things if i tried it. <br /><br />One of my fellow knitters has made some lovely quilts. She, as previously mentioned in the comments, enjoys the whole design process, especially picking which colours to use and has a great eye for it. megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-38459864303601202422012-12-03T04:50:17.843+00:002012-12-03T04:50:17.843+00:00Thanks Kim. It seems as you and I are in a minorit...Thanks Kim. It seems as you and I are in a minority of two. I thought it quite a good idea!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-48631709329808891872012-12-02T20:37:00.435+00:002012-12-02T20:37:00.435+00:00Quilting is such a homely thing to do and there ar...Quilting is such a homely thing to do and there are some incredibly talented quilters out there. I'm yet to try it - but I'm such a procrastinator and messy sod that I'd end up making a huge cock up of it all I reckon! I like your idea for the craftily challenged amongst us! ;)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008689476612298969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-77638010779023115652012-12-02T19:40:11.336+00:002012-12-02T19:40:11.336+00:00My husband comes from a long line of quilters. I ...My husband comes from a long line of quilters. I actually found several quilt tops in his mother's things and have as yet to make them into a quilt. She even did one that was on a print and quilted it by hand, it looks okay, but just not the same. I have only made a handful of quilts in my lifetime. They are a work of art for sure. Love the red and while one you show.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435370349554811512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-70570021397641075832012-12-02T18:32:28.514+00:002012-12-02T18:32:28.514+00:00just a thought, one Welsh tradition was not pieced...just a thought, one Welsh tradition was not pieced but wholecloth quilts, where the cloth was plain and the quilting pattern itself was the focusgzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11245252449795183832012-12-02T18:30:25.278+00:002012-12-02T18:30:25.278+00:00and raining softly here after a night of heavy rai...and raining softly here after a night of heavy rain. No worries....it was needed and it is warm enough.gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-75497294540625526702012-12-02T16:52:51.960+00:002012-12-02T16:52:51.960+00:00My mother and I owned and operated a quilt and nee...My mother and I owned and operated a quilt and needlework shop here for over 35+ years. We did quilting and made simple tops and quilts for the general market, plus sold the material and supplies. On top of that we did needlepoint, embroderies for churches and commission work.<br />The quilts that are done in Asia are the sweat shop type. I do have some that someone brought in the shop to just get rid of. We fixed them and I do enjoy them as I can wash them when the cats lay on the bed. But I do quilt the pretty ones that you can enjoy. Just don't have time at the moment, and its been awhile since we retired from the shop.<br />I think the prices for the ones sold are high, but like was mentioned, they are work and is art from the heart.<br />I have several very old quilts from the 30's and 40's of my great grandmothers. I have a very old top from the 1880's that I will have someone finish, if and when I can find someone to hand quilt it for me. The quilters here are 4 years backed up in hand quilting now.<br />The red quilt you have is stunning. The whole cloth ones are beautiful also.<br />Buy one, Mr. M and you will enjoy them.<br />denimflyzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04737448177805751756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-27012746645589495122012-12-02T14:28:45.968+00:002012-12-02T14:28:45.968+00:00The whole idea of owning a quilt is to own a piece...The whole idea of owning a quilt is to own a piece of art. There is already enough made in .... crap on the market. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-3642321084175805642012-12-02T13:01:28.149+00:002012-12-02T13:01:28.149+00:00Thanks CCC. I've just had a look at Etsy. They...Thanks CCC. I've just had a look at Etsy. They have one or two that I may well buy. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-53764988280473409752012-12-02T12:01:19.238+00:002012-12-02T12:01:19.238+00:00We have a museum-full of early American originals ...We have a museum-full of early American originals here in Bath, all on racks. I wonder if they sell copies these days?Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-31024712184387503932012-12-02T11:25:21.012+00:002012-12-02T11:25:21.012+00:00Not sure I understand you right, but i actually ow...Not sure I understand you right, but i actually own a few bedcovers that are a "reproduction" of a quilt, that is - printed to look as quilts;)) So I guess the Danes got the idea too.;)<br />Have a great Sunday, here it is bitterly cold and snowing.;) So a warm quilt is appreciated;)<br />xoxoZuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71079333003962819292012-12-02T10:42:50.645+00:002012-12-02T10:42:50.645+00:00Carrying on from Kath's suggestion. Etsy is a ...Carrying on from Kath's suggestion. Etsy is a site selling all hand made items and they have loads of quilts for sale in all sizes.<br /><br />I have just finished one for my 22 year old Grandson as a keep sake in memory of his old Nan. lol<br />He wants me to put the date etc on the back so I know he's appreciative.<br />Trouble is, I have 4 other Grandchildren and I feel guilty now about them not having one, looks like I'll be quilting to the grave. lolcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-75405684486895713062012-12-02T09:48:53.238+00:002012-12-02T09:48:53.238+00:00I'll check out the Ikea suggestion. We have on...I'll check out the Ikea suggestion. We have one at Toulouse. Thanks.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56491995603189921532012-12-02T09:31:07.366+00:002012-12-02T09:31:07.366+00:00Hi Cro, Ikea sell exactly what you describe, a hug...Hi Cro, Ikea sell exactly what you describe, a huge one is about £70.<br />Of course at the quilt supplies shop, there are ready printed fabrics that ladies can quilt as they wish.<br />For me the fun is in the piecing, trouble is, the house becomes full of plastic crates full of bits of fabric ;-)<br />It's nice to see hand crafts enjoying a resurgence. Apparently this happens when there is a recession and people long for the traditions and comforts of a simpler time.Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-18905643832217095582012-12-02T07:59:35.323+00:002012-12-02T07:59:35.323+00:00You're in the right hemisphere; it's snowi...You're in the right hemisphere; it's snowing here (very lightly).Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57255665130560259372012-12-02T07:19:19.606+00:002012-12-02T07:19:19.606+00:00not expensive when you think how much work went in...not expensive when you think how much work went into it- it would be a thing to cherish.<br />The tradition was that a girl would produce her bottom drawer full of bedlinen and quilts before marriagegzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-76964975082133464882012-12-02T06:50:59.108+00:002012-12-02T06:50:59.108+00:00Not only do I never see any on sale, but I bet the...Not only do I never see any on sale, but I bet they'd be amazingly expensive. It was just an idea!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50371470999786792752012-12-02T06:03:42.659+00:002012-12-02T06:03:42.659+00:00quilts were a necessity, but there was no reason t...quilts were a necessity, but there was no reason that they should be rough and ready. It is a joy to see the skills of hand and eye in anything, so why now go for a cheap imitationgzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-60639849293435754872012-12-02T06:01:03.613+00:002012-12-02T06:01:03.613+00:00sorry Cro, this is already done...generally in swe...sorry Cro, this is already done...generally in sweatshops in Asia....<br />I'd rather carry on making my own, or buy other hand-made quilts. <br /> A friend bought a pieced but unquilted bedspread in an Amish market..she is backing and quilting it herself and will send the original maker a photograph of the finished article-a joint effort by two highly skilled craftswomen...one of whom runs a farm and looks after her family as well as quilting....gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.com