antique quilt top

Hello!

Cindy bought a kit of Cheddar Cheese and Crackers and here is her sweet top. This was my first quiltalong and I still love it so much! Thanks for sharing yours Cindy. Perfect for autumn!

I usually have kits in my Etsy store but I am out right now. If you would be interested in more info please send me an email at Humblequilts@gmail.com

This years quiltalong may be a tad later than usual. Likely mid October. I have it ready on Electric Quilt but need to make it when I return from France and Germany!

This ...

added by Lori 1 day, 8 hours ago. under antique quilt top , cheddar cheese and crackers , two color quilt

Fun on a Friday! from Humble Quilts

My son sent me this photo recently and asked "how do you know how old a quilt is"

I said you have to be experienced and know fabric. How much were they selling it for and what kind of shape was it in? (He loves to go to yard sales and I assumed that is where it was)

His reply- This is on the ground in my recycling room.

A little back and forth and I told him to grab it- likely 1940-1960

He kept it in a bucket for a few days. Then I told him what I would ...

added by Lori 1 week, 4 days ago. under antique quilt top , orphan blocks , string quilt

Tumbling Blocks Quilt Top from Humble Quilts

I wanted to share this lovely tumbling blocks quilt top! The pieces are quite large but I love that you get a good look at the fabrics!!

mmmm, any thoughts what this would be?

My favorite is the newsie! Anybody see that musical movie? It was a favorite of ours when the kids were growing up! They even went out at Halloween once as newsies!

The colors are vibrant and it is expertly hand stitched! I think I found the perfect home for it!!

Let's have an amazing week!

added by Lori 7 months, 4 weeks ago. under antique quilt top , vintage quilt top

Antique Quilt from Humble Quilts

Last year I purchased this lovely quilt top in Missouri from Jessica. I thought it was fun and quirky and still agree with that assessment.

I finally got it sent off to Sharon to work her magic. We went back and forth a lot about how best to quilt this beauty and keep the integrity of the antique fabric.

It looks like pencil writing on the one piece- 100? 10¢? Some things are meant to stay a mystery,

One dot block fabric is having some issues.

Here is the backing where you can get a good look at the quilting ...

added by Lori 1 year, 1 month ago. under antique quilt top , antique quilts

Friday Fun! from Humble Quilts

I'm all over the place this week!

Isn't this tree in progress lovely? This belongs to Kathy. I'll be pulling fabric for my February blocks soon.

Here is a lovely quilt and fun setting for Jannie's Tree of Life! I love it!

Previous posts about the Tree of Life project

https://humblequilts.blogspot.com/2025/01/tree-of-life-lets-go-photo-heavy.html

https://humblequilts.blogspot.com/2025/01/tree-of-life-2025.html

This came from my friend Linda who moved and was cleaning out "unwanteds" from her sewing space. I'm finally going to get it quilted! I have it folded so ...

added by Lori 1 year, 7 months ago. under antique quilt top , antique quilts , friday fun

When Quilts Come Home from Humble Quilts

I had this adorable mostly madder partial quilt top in my Etsy store and sold it recently to Betsy Chutchian. Here is her message to me after the top arrived including the photo below.

Top arrived! Thank you Lori. Do you remember where you bought the top? I have a long row of the very same quilt. I saw your section and had to have it. The funny part is I took my part to Terry Thompson’s fabric camp in the 1990’s. She pulled out what looks to be your section. I crept up behind her and held ...

added by Lori 2 years ago. under antique quilt top , madder

Fun on a Friday! from Humble Quilts

Here are a few lovely quilt tops I have put in my Etsy shop recently. I so enjoy getting up close and personal with these quilts!

I'll post a link under the quilts if you want to see more photos- close up! Most of the handwork in these quilts are superb. I think I need to learn to hand piece!

Drunkards Path

Solids- Jacobs Ladder Variation.

The "tulip" part is appliqued.

Half-Square Triangles

Stunning Beauty! Not sure of the pattern name.

Trip Around the World

LeMoyne Star

This is a real stunner! The handpiecing is incredible. One of my ...

added by Lori 2 years ago. under antique quilt top , vintage quilt top

Incredible Fabric- Quilt Top from Humble Quilts

At first glance this doesn't look too special.

But a closer look reveals more!

This top is beautifully hand pieced.

Minty

The brown geometric prints are stunning!

I'm a little baffled on the minty green. 1860's?

This looks fussy cut to me.

A real beauty! I'd love to know your thoughts on the year for the fabric and quilt.

It is in my Etsy shop!

https://humblequiltsbylori.etsy.com

Lori

added by Lori 2 years, 1 month ago. under antique fabric , antique quilt top

How To Wash Antique Quilts from Maria the Quilter

Let me preface this post by saying that I do indeed know what I am talking about – I have worked with antique quilts for almost 10 years. There are plenty of other experts out there, and each person will have their favorite method or technique to share. So if you read something different somewhere else, please feel free to get back to me (or them) with questions. We certainly don’t want to damage any of these priceless treasures.

Number one, I will always say, if it’s an old quilt and it doesn’t have to be washed, then ...

added by mariathequilter 7 years, 5 months ago. under antique quilt care , antique quilt top , antique quilt wash , antique quilts , quilt , quilt care , quilt wash , washing a quilt , washing old quilts (Comments)

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