Earlier this summer, we were thrifting about in a tiny coastal town off the beaten path, and I found this interesting, and very, very old, unfinished quilt top. There were a few loose blocks that were pinned to it; a long ago forgotten work in progress. For $20 bucks I couldn't resist bringing it home.
The pattern wasn't immediately familiar to me, but Ruby McKim came to mind and a quick search led me to this website hosted by "Grammy's" family and friends, and which contained all the original (remastered) patterns from the 1920's-30's, with the Farm Life Quilt pattern book among them. It is so exciting when that happens. Anyway, while on my quest for info, I actually found lots of "Farm Life" quilts; OnLine Quilter shared this one--love the yellow and the fence border.
I've finished old quilts in the past, but am not really moved to finish this one. It's a bit too rough around the edges and the cotton cloth is aged and fragile, but I am happy to have it in my collection and will enjoy it "as is".
I think this horse is my favorite.
I'm making crock-pot marinara sauce today with tomatoes and basil from the garden. The kitchen smells so good. We have plenty of pickles, green beans, and jam on the pantry shelves now. Salsa is next I think. I've been watching online videos and researching recipes for canning some.
And at the same time I'm eyeing my stash and thinking up lots of things I can do with it.
Much of it has gone into my growing hexie "patch" though. Only time will tell what this will become. Still thinking . . .
That horse is great - I agree!
Posted by: Nancy | September 12, 2013 at 01:29 PM
Just think of some woman embroidering those farm animals. Wonder why the quilt was never finished? Maybe she liked embroidery more than quilting.
Posted by: Lorrie | September 12, 2013 at 02:26 PM
I love the Farm Life quilt...I am always interested in embroidered quilts. Your hexies are charming! Many of the members of my quilting guild are doing hexies, and it is fun to see all of the different manifestations of such a time-honored technique!
Posted by: Debra | September 12, 2013 at 04:09 PM
Oh wow! I love the farmlife quilt! What a find!!!
Posted by: Little Penpen | September 12, 2013 at 05:44 PM
So beautiful and such a treasure to find! Love the horse and barn! xo Heather
Posted by: vintage grey | September 12, 2013 at 06:54 PM
What a wonderful find. Loved the fence border on the other quilt. Thanks for the links, those are some nice sites I have never seen. Maybe I am wrong, but your quilt with all that white has a bit of a 'modern' look to it. A quilter ahead of her time?
blessings, jill
Posted by: jill | September 12, 2013 at 10:40 PM
Ha! I have a number of unfinished quilt tops lying around, and I feel that woman's pain. Embroidering and piecing are the fun part for me -- the actually quilting is so cumbersome.
What a find!
Posted by: Jodi | September 15, 2013 at 01:43 PM
The Farm Quilt blocks are wonderful...I like the sheep!
Posted by: Debbie | September 16, 2013 at 09:26 AM
The growing hexie 'patch' is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Mother B | September 16, 2013 at 03:41 PM
Such a beautiful embroidered quilt! I love the horse!! And your stash is so lovely!! First time visiting your sweet blog, and i'm your newest follower :) Happy sweet day! xo Holly
Posted by: Holly | September 17, 2013 at 07:53 AM
Stopping by to say hello Vicki! A lovely treasure you found there! And your blog is just as beautiful as always! Hugs, Pam
Posted by: Pam Kellogg | September 18, 2013 at 12:51 PM
I have been following your hexies and they truly look easy when you do them.. Im not having too much luck with the color combo though.. You sure whip them out fast too !!!
Posted by: Izzy | September 20, 2013 at 08:49 AM