Did I mention that I love antique signature quilts? Well, I really do!! This one is done in a lovely Oak Reel applique pattern with a great swag and bow/ribbon border. It has names in the center circles (see 3rd pic below) but no place names or dates. I really do need to work on finding out where it was made.
The blocks are striking and the border bows are delightful!
Centennial Prints in Charm, Odd Fellows and Beggars' Patchwork
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I've been organizing my Centennial print files over the spring and
occasionally posting about the 1876 Anniversary of our Declaration of
Independence. ...
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I still wonder if I should cut out the fabric from behind my applique.
ReplyDeleteEven though we don't use the old dyes I thinking now that I shall leave it in after seeing the above photo, just in case.