It’s strange how things come into your life.
Only yesterday I was goggling in wonder at Jane Brocket’s beautiful quilts and marvelling at the work in them and their stunning fabric combinations.
And then today, this…
I find myself the owner of a hand-stitched quilt top as beautiful, to me, as any in Jane Brocket’s book.
It was made by Hilda, who was my partner’s grandmother on his mum’s side and was given to me by my partner’s sister.
She thought that I would appreciate it most of anyone in the family.
I can’t tell you how touched I was by this, that I should be thought worthy of the ownership of this beautiful piece of family history.
The patchwork has not been quilted, just lined with a plain cream-coloured sheet. It is entirely hand stitched from an amazing selection of mainly 1960s fabrics, some recognisable from other items once owned by Hilda.
The colours just sing.
My photographs on this dull wet day, taken in an attic room with small windows, just can’t do it justice.
It needs a little mending, here and there. It could even be quilted, with wadding and a new backing added. I’m undecided on that score.
I will take some better pictures when we get home.
So I am now the very fortunate owner of a masterpiece.
I do hope that Hilda, if she were watching, would approve.
What a beautiful patchwork! And how lovely – and right – that you have been chosen to treasure it. I’m sure Hilda would be very happy to know that all her hours of work are being appreciated. xxx
Oh thats truly beautiful! Lucky you and good to hear it will continue to be treasured!
Wow, it’s gorgeous! I love the hand stitching, it’s so full of love.
I loved hearing about how Hilda used to roam department stores in search of suitable remnants. Kindred spirits, methinks!
Sharon, your making me cry again, what a beautiful story and yes, quite right to belong to you now to be treasured xx
That is a seriously lovely quilt – I hope one day someone appreciates half as much a quilt that I have made as you do this one.
Claire
That’s a lovely little story & wonderful piece of patchwork!
What a beauty … all those tiny stitches … so lovely to have and treasure … Bee xx
How beautiful that is. I started to make one similar myself in 1981 and one day… I will complete it 🙂