I apologize in advance.
Unlike all of you quilters,
or you Midwesterners who seem to find a new quilt every time you go to the flea market (you know who you are),
I have relatively few quilts. The ones I find are either overpriced, or badly damaged, or just not pretty.
And so when I find one that's none of those things, I can't help but take too many pictures of it. And admire its pretty little squares that don't seem like they would go together but they do. And take it around and introduce it to various flowers.
Somehow I knew you'd understand.
The quilt should be saying "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful"!! Oh, it's the prettiest quilt I've seen in a long time, and I guess I'm happy for you. I mean congrats!! You deserve to find a quilt too!
Posted by: Carol | July 24, 2009 at 05:23 PM
I have quite a few quilts, but none that with such pretty colors and in such great shape!
Posted by: Jen | July 24, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Heh B - as a quilter (and collector) I would say this one is VERY nice indeed - love the colours - I have one similar that was in really rough shape but I've repurposed many times. Yours is a keeper for sure! Jewels
Posted by: Julie | July 24, 2009 at 05:34 PM
I never find those vintage quilts. This one is lovely. I'm very happy for you.
Posted by: Nanette | July 24, 2009 at 06:03 PM
That's a very sweet quilt -- great vintage fabrics and good condition. It looks right at home in your pretty garden.
Posted by: Martha | July 24, 2009 at 06:50 PM
Wow! I can just imagine the racing stripes your shoes must have made from the point where you were standing in relation to the quilt the minute your eye caught this beauty!
Wowwie-kazowie!
Posted by: whit | July 24, 2009 at 08:05 PM
LOL Should I be hiding since I am the guilty party here?
For a few years it was tablecloths. I could spit and land on a tablecloth. Now it seems to be quilts. Not that I am complaining.
This one? She is a beaut.
Posted by: Sarah | July 24, 2009 at 08:22 PM
It's lovely! You have done well and the photos are awesome, just right for that quilt!
Posted by: mickie | July 24, 2009 at 08:42 PM
That is really nice! Is it going in the bedroom? Show us more pictures of it in its new home, no need to apologize!
Posted by: Tina in Duluth | July 24, 2009 at 10:19 PM
oh my, that is a beauty! xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | July 24, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Beautiful!!! Lucky lady!!
Posted by: Jenny | July 24, 2009 at 10:47 PM
It's beautiful! You Should be proud of it! Thank you for your kind birthday wishes! Have a nice weekend! Twyla
Posted by: two crazy crafters | July 25, 2009 at 02:07 AM
I understand!! I've only found two so far, and was nearly heartbroken when I discovered a hole in one! But I love it anyway!
Posted by: Wendy | July 25, 2009 at 09:12 AM
Oh yes, I understand! Its beautiful and so are your flowers!
Posted by: Wendy | July 25, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh, how pretty. Color me jealous.
mary
Posted by: mary | July 25, 2009 at 01:29 PM
That's lovely! What a beautiful picture of the quilt hanging on the fence with flowers all around!
Posted by: Lisa | July 25, 2009 at 02:11 PM
Oh my goodness, I feel the exact same way about quilts!! Ha! These are gorgeous. What great colors!
Posted by: amy | July 26, 2009 at 07:22 PM
This quilt is beautiful and in such good condition. Sadly, that is a rarity. I love your photo with the purple coneflower beside. The one thing that has me stumped is, how is it quilted? Is it tied? Or is just a top? It's hard to decipher from the photo and the quilter in me is curious!
Posted by: Shelley G in Iowa | July 27, 2009 at 12:03 AM
Great find!
♥, Susan
Posted by: black eyed susans kitchen | July 27, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Count yourself lucky....I've yet to ever find a quilt in my price range, no matter the condition! This one is beautiful and I like how you've draped it over the fence to take photos. Enjoy it!
Posted by: Leslie | August 14, 2009 at 07:34 AM