The "Crazy Quilt" photo posted yesterday (4/15/09) was photographed at the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild show in La Grange, Texas. It bore a sign with the following information:
Crazy Quilt C. 1885Be sure to click on the photo to see the exquisite needlework.
Silk and velvets
A magnificent schooner flying the American Flag forms the medallion center of this crazy quilt. Motifs abound in this elaborately hand embroidered and hand painted quilt. The famous schooner, "America," - which the America's Cup was named for when it broke Britain's hold on yacht racing championships in 1851 - may have been the inspiration for the center block. It closely resembles depictions of the original "America" even down to the placement of the flag.
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ReplyDeleteWOW! that is stunning! Thanks for the story about it.
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful! Thanks for participating in TMT this week! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat pic! Wow that quilt made my eyes hurt (so intricate)...and my hands. I can't imagine the hours of love poured into making it. I know my grandmother spent years making each of her grandchildren their own quilt.
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