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boxerlady 12-28-2010 12:19 PM

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This quilt top was made by my grandmother, who lived in a small community near Murfreesboro, TN. It was probably made in the 1930's or 40's. Hand applique and embroidery on the butterflies It is 75"x88". It consists of 42 blocks.

candlequilter 12-28-2010 12:21 PM


Originally Posted by boxerlady
This quilt top was made by my grandmother, who lived in a small community near Murfreesboro, TN. It was probably made in the 1930's or 40's. Hand applique and embroidery on the butterflies It is 75"x88". It consists of 42 blocks.

How very pretty - what a keepsake you have there!

Sherryl
Candlequilter

ann clare 12-28-2010 12:21 PM

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing

sewwhat85 12-28-2010 12:24 PM

i have a similar quilt top that i purchased at a sale. i was thinking of trying to hand quilt it.

rootyr 12-28-2010 12:25 PM

A treasure!

Jim's Gem 12-28-2010 12:25 PM

Very pretty!!!
As far as I know I am the first quilter in my family.

littlehud 12-28-2010 12:56 PM

How beautiful. What a wonderful family heirloom.

Cyn 12-28-2010 01:09 PM

I have found some squares like that in my mil's stash that are old as can be!

greensleeves 12-28-2010 01:20 PM

Aren't the old butterfly quilts wonderful. Love this one.

clem55 12-28-2010 02:44 PM

that is beautiful! I love butterfly quilts!


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