Unlike past years it was so mild that the doors of the "barn" where we gathered could stay open and one afternoon we ate out at a picnic table! Last year at this time we were covered in snow and ice and had to chip a path to the meeting room...go figure!
I didn't finish anything this year...though I did hand off two tops to be longarmed (thus standing a good chance of finishing them this year!) Most of the time I worked on getting the blocks for our next donation quilt kitted up...which is another way of saying I played in fabric most of the weekend.
The folks at Piece of Cake gave us permission to use this pattern. The proceeds of our quilt go to support Camp Rainbow, a camp for Children with Cancer run here in Georgia. We are using gray for the background in honor of the guild's 25th anniversary. Can't wait to see the blocks finished!
A couple of members brought antique or vintage quilts. Kat brought this one from Tennessee.
It is a family quilt circa 1830. She is wonderful at telling the family history and the role this quilt plays.
I love the label on this quilt!
This quilt also came from Kat's family.
The quality of the stitches is amazing. It was made in the 1930's.
10 comments:
What an amazing quilt to have in the family!! I love the flowers - and the label :0)
love the antique quilt and the note do not use!
LOL
ok the quilt you will make from the Piece of cake ladies is just beautiful I hope you will share your groups progress as you go along.
thanks
Kathie
Beautiful quilts! Sounds like you had a great time! :o)
I love the Moth in the Window blocks.
Beautiful donation quilt!
Look at those family treasures.
Do you know if the label was added by the maker of the quilt or by a family member somewhere down the line?
Sounds as if you all had a great time... and had beautiful weather too!
Sounds like a good time was had by all. That's gonna be a GORGEOUS raffle quilt!! Wish we had some of that warmer weather here-BRRR!!
What a great retreat!
Love that label!
You must have had a good time with your guild and the sharing of the lovely antique quilts. Love the label "Do Not Use."
glad you had a great time. that i a great piece o cake quilt - should be a beautiful raffle quilt.
How nice to not have to worry about the weather this year! Looks like a good time was had by all. Those vintage/antique quilts are wonderful.
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