September 22, 2011

Vintage Textiles


I have a huge love of vintage textiles. So much so that I have a small antique collection of quilts and vintage feed sacks. I just cannot pass up a good deal on a textile. In fact, I've even considered starting a blog just about vintage textiles.


Last weekend, I took a trip to one of my local Goodwill stores. I almost passed out when I saw this beauty in the blanket section for $4.99!!!


It's an old crazy quilt that has been hand embroidered and the quality is amazing! There are a few stains and places where the silk fabric has worn away but overall is in excellent condition. It has now a permanent spot over a chair in my bedroom where I can look at it daily and marvel about how much time it took to finish.

Here is the back of it where you can see all of the work involved. I'm in love!

9 comments:

canngil said...

what a masterpiece! you really got lucky there! How big is it?

Sarah said...

It measures 57" x 68". Thanks canngil!

Lavender and Twill said...

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Gorgeous! What a stunning find! It looks lovely. :) Thanks for sharing.

xox,
bonita of Depict This!
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Lynne with an e said...

What a terrific find! Thank goodness the right person found and rescued this beauty. And while I'm here, I want to say thanks for all the great images you find and share here. I'm hoarding a few for future possibilties...

cindyzlogic said...

That is a fabulous find!! Thank you for sharing!

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Nicole said...

What a gorgeous crazy quilt. They are so much fun to make!

peggy aplSEEDS said...

wow, what a wonderful find! i love going to goodwill. you never know what treasures you'll be able to find!

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