knife edge

I'm showing this quilt because it's simple and sweet. The owner wrote:

"The quilt measures 60 x 78. It is on the smaller size. I picked it up at a quilt show a number of years ago. I love it! As you can see, it is white with red quilting."

The pattern name is Sawtooth Star.

There is concentric circle quilting in the alternate blocks. I do love circles!

There were a few places with small tears and holes, and some worn spots just about to break open, which I was able to mend. A few ...

added by Ann 2 days, 17 hours ago. under knife edge , quilt repair , quilting , sawtooth star

This family heirloom quilt has some unique embroideries and provides a glimpse into the quiltmaker's personality. (And no, I did not leave my scissors on the quilt by mistake. They are embroidered with a variegated wool thread, giving them a wonderful metallic appearance!)

Here's what the quilt owner told me about the quilt:
I believe it was made by my great-grandmother, Johanna Gerbracht (born: 1865). She was married to Henry Gerbracht (born: 1863). They lived in Chatsworth, IL. The best record I have online says that she married Henry in 1888. That would make the quilt (dated: 1897 ...

added by Ann 4 years, 4 months ago. under crazy quilt , dated quilt , embroidery , family heirloom , knife edge , quilt repair , wool quilt

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