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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Scrappy Appliqué Flowers

Be Aware, Be Thankful
(my sister's list, but I second it!!)
1. Mekhi (her son)
2. Parents
3. Jesus
* * *

This quilt was made by my maternal grandmother's mother, Frances Cordelia Cornia Gillette.


Samuel and Frances Gillette circa 1880's


I don't know if there is an official name for the block pattern, I've seen variations of the same era.


All the petals are hand appliquéd. 
Something I found interesting for the time is the blue thread that she quilted around the petals. 


I forgot to get a picture of the back of the quilt, darn!


No date is on the quilt.



The Quilts:



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14 comments:

  1. Valentina3/25/10, 1:31 AM

    OH, How Amazing! i love the fact that you added her picture! Oh please, I would love to see a picture of the
    back! Thank you, Mel, this is a real treasure... Would you ever make one like this too? it would be interesting to see your choice of colours...
    :)

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  2. Cindi3/25/10, 3:03 AM

    I love it! Absolutely beautiful. I am so drawn to those antique colors. Have you thought about having it appraised?

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  3. Nicc793/25/10, 5:42 AM

    WOW!!! I love it!!

    Nikki
    xx
    http://nikkis-attic.blogspot.com/

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  4. allsewnup3/25/10, 7:16 AM

    Oh my! This is beautiful. Well done.

    Carolyn

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  5. Molly3/25/10, 7:44 AM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  6. Needled Mom3/25/10, 8:08 AM

    That is interesting that blue thread was used. Perhaps that is all that was available. It is a beautiful quilt.

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  7. Sherri3/25/10, 10:17 AM

    Love this quilt...and I love how you shared her photo too!

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  8. Karen3/25/10, 2:04 PM

    What a nice looking couple. Sometimes, in those old photographs, the people look like they have a very sour personality. Wonderful that you have the quilt.

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  9. sharon3/25/10, 3:47 PM

    Very nice and it is in such great shape!Love the colours. Sharonj

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  10. Kroffs3/25/10, 6:20 PM

    I love you Melissa,
    Dad

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  11. Jane's Fabrics and Quilts3/25/10, 9:51 PM

    wow, it looks to be in great condition. I love the sashing, it was such and "in" color then. By the way, she sure was a pretty lady, you can tell from her eyes she was kind.

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  12. Pat from Florida3/25/10, 10:45 PM

    Perhaps blue thread is what she had? We, today, get so caught up in having just the right stuff. Our ancentors used what they had.

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  13. Shari3/26/10, 6:12 AM

    What a wonderful family treasure! Just love this one - what a fantastic quilt...

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  14. Cathi4/18/10, 11:58 PM

    How gorgeous! I'd love to see a picture of the back as well!

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