I really like blue quilts and am really fond of Indigo so no surprise that I brought home this 9-patch quilt top.
Indigo was a major cash crop in South Carolina in the early days of American's history. South Carolina grew lots of rice, cotton and indigo. I live on the Savannah river which separates South Carolina from Georgia. There were several indigo plantations around here back in the late 1700's.
So with all that local history I justified getting another top for my collection. Other than some age spots this is in very good condition. I have several quilts from the mid 1800's that have indigo fabrics in them and the dye holds up amazingly well.
Dobby of course came out for the photo shoot....
Also noticed the puppy next door, Zero, has almost burrowed under the fence...think he is lonely and wants to play with Mac! I expect to see Zero at my back door any minute now....
12 comments:
I love blue... esp cobalt and indigo! Beautiful quilt...
Poor Zero... he certainly appears to need some attention and play time!
Pretty! I do like two color quilts and love that this one is scrappy. Have you seen the new Minnick & Simpson indigos? They are yummy.
You find the absolute best quilt tops.
Pretty top. Are you going to quilt it and use it do you think or just enjoy the fabrics? Poor Zero, he looks like he needs a pal to play with.
I think blue and white is my favorite two color combination. And in a 9-patch--love it!
Poor Zero, his parents need to spend some time with him!
Lovely quilt top...blue and white quilts always feel so soothing to me...Dobby is quite the handsome fella, he deserves to be in the photos...
Poor Zero...hope he came over and had some fun...
Love the indigo and white top! Always a winning color scheme.
oh I just love this quilt
I am in a 2 color phase and have moved over to the I love blues now I may just need to make a blue and white nine patch (my favorite block!) someday.
beautiful blues in this one
what a find
Kathie
hello, Dobby. that quilt looks great in close-up and love the history. oh, zero is lonely, cutie pie. how do the cats react to him?
Those indigo blue prints are wonderful and still very vibrant, would you consider getting this one long-arm quilted?, it would be lovely to be able to have it on a bed!! Poor little Zero, what a precious little face he has!!!!
Zero just want's to play!
I love your little embroidery and dresden plates. I might try that idea! ♥♥♥
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