Not too long ago I had a first at a thrift store: I found two old quilts! This never happens to me! The older one pictured above was just $14 and in pretty good condition with only a few repairs. The back is cream colored flannel which is
perfect for me.
My favorite thing about scrappy quilts is that I love looking at all the different fabrics used in the making and deciding which is my favorite. There are some real jewels hidden in there so here are some close-ups of a few of my favorites. You can click on the pictures to see them larger.
:red, white, and blue baby blocks and bears:
It wasn't until I put this picture into the computer that I noticed that the red, yellow, and turquoise "flowers" were really dancers!
What can I say? Windmills, tulips, sailors!
I think this one is a bit of an optical illusion. Can you see the ladies with parasols and hoop skirts on the black background pieces? There's also a gentleman with a cane and top hat :)
This is the front of the second quilt I got and for just $10! We'll be using this for a picnic blanket.
This is the back - yep, it's patch work too. Here's some closeups of my favorites from this quilt:
Both of these remind me of feedsack prints but I don't know if they are or not.
I love this print - I always have a hard time finding good gray prints.
My kingdom for a fat quarter of any of these fabrics!
You're right, quilts are hard to find at thrift/vintage shops. You got yourself some great finds. I love to look at scrappy quilts.
Posted by: Laume | 10/15/2008 at 02:08 PM
Wow, How lucky were you!? They are beautiful ans so colorful. What a great find.
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy Sprinkle | 10/14/2008 at 03:37 PM
Awesome finds! Wow - just to have time to GO to thrift shops would be great for me! Enjoy them!!!
Posted by: cab | 09/22/2008 at 08:31 AM
Tatally awesome, You're very lucky to have found these. Hope you keep them in the family
Posted by: Nathalie Brault | 09/05/2008 at 04:27 PM
They are both so lovely. I've never found such beautiful quilts while I've been thrifting. Do you find yourself wondering who made the quilts? Who was it that spent so much time measuring and cutting and piecing and quilting and binding... it seems so sad that they ended up in an op shop. And yet such good fortune that ended up in your hands where they can be loved again...
Posted by: Tanya | 09/05/2008 at 03:27 AM
lucky lucky lucky you!! Who would ever give that away (?) and now you get to enjoy it (esp. more fun when you got such a deal...)
Posted by: Kay | 09/03/2008 at 02:03 PM
Wow...amazing finds! I found a quilt front at a local thrift shop and they only wanted 4.00 for it...it needs some help, but I LOVE it! :) Here's to things that warm your heart!
Posted by: Danielle | 08/30/2008 at 01:19 PM
love this quilt!
Posted by: Cris | 08/26/2008 at 03:58 AM
Oh my word, what a find!
Posted by: Cherry Tree Lane | 08/22/2008 at 06:04 PM
Oh my word, what a find!
Posted by: Cherry Tree Lane | 08/22/2008 at 06:01 PM
Wow, they're beautiful!
Posted by: Melissa | 08/20/2008 at 05:50 AM
my mother just passed away leaving me 30 quilts she'd made. I only hope they stay in the family. Every stich is an I love you from her. If the great finds you have accululated could tell you what the maker was thinking...
Posted by: Joellen Elaine | 08/17/2008 at 07:55 PM
wow, you are really lucky! those are so lovely! such an amount of gorgeous fabrics!
Posted by: Péitseoga | 08/17/2008 at 03:05 PM
Great finds! I think I need to move to another part of the country, as my local thrift stores never have anything like that.
Posted by: Lil' d | 08/17/2008 at 11:52 AM
Great blog and great quilt finds. I have found similar ones but never for as cheap. Congrats! Im working on a quilt right now for a friend. Only my 3rd ever. Hope to share it soon on my blog.
Posted by: Lisa | 08/16/2008 at 07:16 PM
What Lucky and beautiful finds, they are lovely. I always imaging thrift finds like these have just been waiting for the right person to love them and put them to good use.The people who made them would be really happy Im sure to know they are so appreciated.
Posted by: Cele | 08/16/2008 at 03:17 AM
I love when people find these pieces of handwork and give them a new loving home, although it always makes me a bit sad that whoever owned it before gave it away.
Posted by: Scribbles & Bits | 08/14/2008 at 12:35 PM
the optical illusion fabric is awesome. I thought that fabric looked a little weird in the beginning and couldn't see the lady's with parasol and was about to give up but then I FINALLY saw them. I really want that fabric, amazing!
Posted by: Shivi | 08/14/2008 at 04:49 AM
Okay, could you please tell me where you do your thrifting because nothing like that ever turns up at our local Salvation Army or Goodwill.
Posted by: Elizabeth | 08/13/2008 at 08:41 PM
What beautiful finds! You were lucky to get such a great deal on both. Thanks for sharing.
Bradie
Posted by: Bradie | 08/13/2008 at 06:58 PM
As a former quilter, I can say you stumbled upon real bargains. Much work goes into those little patchwork pieces. Lots of love too. Enjoyed seeing yours!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | 08/13/2008 at 04:14 PM
Oh gosh, I love the dancer fabric!!! Such lucky finds!
Posted by: geek+nerd | 08/13/2008 at 03:08 PM
such wonderful quilts and beautiful colors!
Posted by: Zélia | 08/13/2008 at 02:51 PM
such wonderful quilts and beautiful colors!
Posted by: Zélia | 08/13/2008 at 02:51 PM
Love all the wonderful colors and fabric mixes. Great projects.
Posted by: Lisa | 08/13/2008 at 01:50 PM