Saturday, May 10, 2014

Thank you Kathy Sullivan


Kathy Sullivan is a quilt collector extraordinaire. We met to stitch together last week and she passed this quilt on to me, knowing I would love love it. And of course, I do.

There are many good things to report about it. First, it is signed (with several names) and dated (March, 1944). Second, it is finished! I find so many impulsive tops that were never finished. It is backed with coarse muslin Central Star feedsacks from Fort Wayne, Indiana with no batting. The red binding is stitched on with a running stitch. It measures 90" x 74".

Kathy found the quilt at a flea market in northern Kentucky. I'm showing it now because Mom and Mother are embroidered on it. There are more incredible details - I'll show those next.

Happy Mother's Day. Thank you, Kathy Sullivan!


Posted by at

5 comments:

  1. Sweet WoodruffMay 10, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    Omgosh this quilt is incredible. What a generous friend. I hope you'll take even more photos to share. The fabrics are amazing.

    ReplyDelete
  2. DennieleMay 11, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Love it! That running stitch on the binding is amazing...what patience. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Nifty QuiltsMay 11, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    Wow! What a treasure. She certainly gave that quilt to the right person. Happy Mother's Day to you, too!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Kelly ClineMay 12, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    LOVE IT!!! Perfect gift for you ;)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Tonya RicucciMay 14, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    that is a treat. I love how it's humble cottons rather than velvet and silk with all that embroidery.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)