Probably the best part of selling antiques besides shopping is meeting people from around the country who have the same love of vintage that I have. I just met a lovely woman from California who purchased this quilt top.
This is a huge postage stamp quilt top approximately 100" square. I get stressed if I have to sew on a button, this quilt is all hand sewn with hundreds of little squares of gingham. It is no wonder it was never actually quilted, I can't imagine the hours of dedication that went into stitching this. The nice lady who purchased it is so excited about it and can't wait to see it in person. Right now it is on its way. I got thinking about where this quilt came from and since I bought it near Gloucester MA, I suppose it could have been lovingly stitched by a sea captain's wife while her man was out at sea. I can picture her stitching and waiting. It gives me chills. I am glad that this quilt will now live on the other side of the country with a person who appreciates every single stitch. One just doesn't get this experience from Macy's. This lovely customer is having the piece quilted so it will be used and loved and passed down and one day it might make its way back east with a child or grandchild. I am such a dreamer.
Enjoy your day and if you are lucky enough to have a quilted treasure, you might look at it more closely and think about where it has been and where it will go next.
On this solemn Veteran's Day my heart reaches out to every brave person serving in the Military in any capacity, past or present, with enduring thanks for your bravery and dedication to this great Country.
