tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.comments2024-03-16T00:02:40.085-05:00Ann QuiltsAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comBlogger569125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-824972253132755842024-03-01T11:52:34.112-06:002024-03-01T11:52:34.112-06:00Thanks, Gayle. Getting my slides together to show...Thanks, Gayle. Getting my slides together to show you all spurred me on to finally get this blog finished and posted. So you are part of it, too!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-4081524017503185542024-03-01T11:50:30.595-06:002024-03-01T11:50:30.595-06:00Thanks! I can recommend fiber testing for a great...Thanks! I can recommend fiber testing for a great afternoon's entertainment. I'm glad you enjoyed. These are certainly a marvelous couple of quilts.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-58329676457008723142024-03-01T07:43:30.416-06:002024-03-01T07:43:30.416-06:00Thanks Ann for this wonderful story documenting th...Thanks Ann for this wonderful story documenting the mysterious materials and construction/reconstruction of this beautiful crazy quilt. I learn so much from your posts.Gayle Boothnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-85544074114500259052024-02-29T16:54:25.727-06:002024-02-29T16:54:25.727-06:00Fascinating! Thanks so much for posting your proc...Fascinating! Thanks so much for posting your process for determining fabric content and photos of the beautiful quilts. I admire the work you do, Ann!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-88638003987754002712023-10-30T11:11:29.691-05:002023-10-30T11:11:29.691-05:00Hi, Donna. Thanks so much for the kind words! Yo...Hi, Donna. Thanks so much for the kind words! You are welcome. I really do want to get more people taking care of old quilts. It's good to hear from you and to hear that you are busily repairing. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-89720539836018161372023-10-30T09:45:04.807-05:002023-10-30T09:45:04.807-05:00I highly recommend this workshop. I participated ...I highly recommend this workshop. I participated a few years back and use what I learned often when doing repairs. I like the book so much I accidentally bought two. (gifted one of them). Thanks so much for offering the classes!Donna Riouxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-45777528349936003962023-09-29T11:59:24.492-05:002023-09-29T11:59:24.492-05:00Thanks for the kind words, Linda. Yes, old fabric...Thanks for the kind words, Linda. Yes, old fabrics are so fun, and on top of that, contain so much info on history of technology and societies and trade.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-54554274002424224642023-09-29T11:57:48.949-05:002023-09-29T11:57:48.949-05:00Thanks much, Rebecca. I heard, unfortunately did ...Thanks much, Rebecca. I heard, unfortunately did not note who said it, that one test of a good patch is that people can look at the quilt without out pointing and saying "There's a patch!" I do try to do better than that and keep to print style and such, but sometimes even just blending in is a challenge. The funny thing is that it's not terribly old, so I thought finding things would be a breeze. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-44461094599136665312023-09-26T09:43:05.816-05:002023-09-26T09:43:05.816-05:00Great job choosing patch fabrics that "disapp...Great job choosing patch fabrics that "disappear" and preserve the original quilter's palette for the quilt. Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891097077543213720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-63993793781013872622023-09-24T08:54:48.623-05:002023-09-24T08:54:48.623-05:00Great save, and I loved reading your thought proce...Great save, and I loved reading your thought process.. Old fabrics are my fav.Linda P in ILhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14038844785162298731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-79672213268049261782023-09-23T21:52:46.304-05:002023-09-23T21:52:46.304-05:00Hi, Nancy! Thanks for the kind words. I'm al...Hi, Nancy! Thanks for the kind words. I'm always glad to hear from someone who is learning from what I write. Quilts are indeed wonderful.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-89057036197144802592023-09-23T21:48:02.514-05:002023-09-23T21:48:02.514-05:00Yes, it's true that washing can cause damage t...Yes, it's true that washing can cause damage to old fabrics. And the weight of the quilt when wet is one of the ways. I have some basic washing instructions on my website: https://www.annquilts.com/quiltrepair.html (scroll down towards the bottom of the page). Full instructions are in my book: https://www.annquilts.com/book.html Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-82787170714339087342023-09-23T18:59:35.200-05:002023-09-23T18:59:35.200-05:00Not so much the top and design. The batting needs ...Not so much the top and design. The batting needs to be flat and clean enough to use. I’m afraid to wash my quilts, the heavy water weight might tear the string thru the patterns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-82697801598189937382023-09-23T18:27:00.957-05:002023-09-23T18:27:00.957-05:00I love reading your posts and learning how you eva...I love reading your posts and learning how you evaluate and navigate choosing fabrics for repairs in old quilts. Well done on this one. It's a great quilt!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-112630335437423752023-09-13T22:29:52.131-05:002023-09-13T22:29:52.131-05:00Hi, Christina. Thanks for putting so much thought...Hi, Christina. Thanks for putting so much thought to this topic! I think you're right on point with your comments about how quilts can be used and still last a good while if they are treated with care during the using. My point is that it's going to require some thinking ahead....make the decision that you have an heirloom you want to pass down at an earlier point. You are on the right track with the care you're giving to your two heirlooms. Also....I totally believe that monetary value is far from the most important thing when it comes to family quilts. It's the quilter's life and spirit and stories that are what is being saved by saving the quilt. Quilts are the best, right? Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-23625918683217762352023-08-24T00:14:13.635-05:002023-08-24T00:14:13.635-05:00I find myself in denial, Ann! I have only made a f...I find myself in denial, Ann! I have only made a few quilts, and none of them has even been washed yet! I know they will wear out eventually, for they are used; but it must be true that well-made quilts will take a lot of use IF they are cared for properly (minimal and appropriate washing techniques, keep them out of the sun, repair when repairs are small. If people cannot do basic sewing repairs, surely that is when the problems become major. And people have to have that mindset, that it is something worth taking care of and preserving (it may not be valuable in itself but have sentimental value, like a "utililty" quilt I made for my daughter when she was three that I threw out when she was away at college and we were moving. It was a rag, but a precious one, to her. lol. That was another one I shortened its life by washing it in a washing machine with an agitator). <br /><br />It must make you so sad to see these beautiful old quilts in such sorry states. I find myself wondering whether the quilting lines cutting into the fabric were done with polyester thread.<br /><br />The two "heirloom" quilts I hope to pass down to my children, I use on the guest bed, underneath the spread, to protect them from the sun. The one was made for my mom as a wedding present, in the sixties. Mom told me she used to use it as a bedspread. It is still in wonderful condition, so she probably took it off the bed at night (and later, stored it in a dark closet in a pillowcase). Just some thoughts. Thanks for your lovely post!Christina Waldmanhttps://christinagwaldman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-11319888752310264412023-07-19T14:25:44.694-05:002023-07-19T14:25:44.694-05:00Hi, Rebecca. Thanks for all the great comments! I...Hi, Rebecca. Thanks for all the great comments! I'm glad to have your help in circulating these ideas far and wide! Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-39321393484285265402023-07-13T07:50:53.973-05:002023-07-13T07:50:53.973-05:00Very thought provoking, thanksVery thought provoking, thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-56431362734559144132023-07-12T18:32:12.019-05:002023-07-12T18:32:12.019-05:00Could not be in stronger agreement. "Used up...Could not be in stronger agreement. "Used up" is a phrase I'm going to try to remember the next time someone brings me one of these quilts that are just too far gone. I like that "used up" doesn't imply that the person who cherishes the quilt is to blame for its demise, but that the quilt is a useful object with a certain lifespan and it has now reached the end of its ability to serve that purpose. I love, love, LOVE the idea of suggesting that the client commission a replica of the family heirloom that can continue to be used, especially since so many of these are simply pieced utility type quilts in the first place and the cost of extensive repairs (repairs that can't guarantee the old fabrics won't continue to shred and tear anyway) is probably comparable to cost of making a whole new quilt from scratch out of brand new fabrics that could last for decades.Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891097077543213720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-23496528178580725822023-07-12T17:55:43.985-05:002023-07-12T17:55:43.985-05:00Hi! I can certainly offer to help with repairing ...Hi! I can certainly offer to help with repairing your quilt. I teach an in-depth workshop, that you see at the top of this page. My book, also described at the top of this page, has illustrated instructions. If you want instructions about your quilt in particular, the best way to start is to email (annquilts at comcast dot net) some photos of your quilt, preferably one of the entire quilt (both sides) and a few details of the damage. (I prefer larger rather than smaller photos. If you need to send them in more than one email, that is fine.) Also, please tell me the approximate size of the quilt. I teach virtual lessons via Zoom. I also offer a lesson plan that includes an individualized instructional video. Email me to discuss those options. Thanks for writing! Please email me with your questions.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-18501058928971242942023-07-05T21:17:23.193-05:002023-07-05T21:17:23.193-05:00I’m doing some research on the best way to repair ...I’m doing some research on the best way to repair antique quilts. I bought the most beautiful quilt online and intended to cut it up because it has large tears but it’s so beautiful, I can’t bear it. It’s all hand cross stitched and hand quilted. I would love to be able to use it and enjoy it but I need to repair the holes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-91891712289010858092023-06-28T10:07:45.297-05:002023-06-28T10:07:45.297-05:00Indeed. An interesting effect if you want it, qui...Indeed. An interesting effect if you want it, quite problematic if you don't. And the one-patch child's quilt I linked to is a lesson about knowing what fiber the batting is before washing. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-87262877813135513362023-06-22T08:27:27.008-05:002023-06-22T08:27:27.008-05:00That's so interesting! I've been warned n...That's so interesting! I've been warned not to mix washed and unwashed fabrics in a quilt in case one fabric would shrink dramatically someday when the finished quilt was washed. The wool patch in this quilt is the first time I've actually SEEN that happen to a quilt!Rebecca Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891097077543213720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-23355636728521502022023-05-15T14:51:26.995-05:002023-05-15T14:51:26.995-05:00Thanks, Rebecca, for your support. I didn't g...Thanks, Rebecca, for your support. I didn't get the impression that the owner was disappointed. She, like many, are looking to find out the best way to care for their heirlooms. And they especially like it when they hear me say, "Wow! You've really got something here!" Grin! Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4749067267697338963.post-4920500576661422122023-05-15T14:48:24.552-05:002023-05-15T14:48:24.552-05:00Super! Do keep records and photos of your work. ...Super! Do keep records and photos of your work. It will add so much to the story. And I love your idea of putting the photo on the label. A wonderful keepsake!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041189836826670736noreply@blogger.com