What We Can Learn From An Antique Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt

[@marygem]

Never regret the money spent on anything handmade, especially quilts. They are always priceless objects.

[@suekelly840]

Our town used to have an old furniture store called Anything Wood.

[@SewtheDistance]

So true! ❤️ Thank you!

[@lindaeselunas1639]

I just love your enthusiasm when you show antique quilts. The grandmothers flower garden is so beautiful, I've been working on one for years. LOL

[@patriciamoses2185]

I call mine the three year plan

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I love these oldies!

[@pamahlvers4790]

To get this beautiful quilt for only $150 is a miracle. It should have gone $900-1,000.

[@sunneedaze57]

That’s what I was thinking! $150 was a steal!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! I can usually pick up quilts at auctions for between $20 and $100. I have even bought them at auctions for as low as $2! You never know what they are going to go for. I was kind of surprised this one went so high, but I would have paid much more, for sure.

[@Sewwithdebee]

As bargain I would say, priceless really

[@SewtheDistance]

Yes! I agree. It is amazing and worth so much more.

[@barbklempay8249]

This is a beautiful flower garden. I think you got a good deal on it! I started a scrappy one but was not doing it right, so I turned it into a carry bag. With left over flowers I made mug rugs to donate to Ribbon Of Hope, a local group that follows cancer patients. These will be going in the Christmas boxes they pass out to their patients.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, that is wonderful that you are giving back like that! Thank you so much for watching and sharing!

[@MaiNowlin]

It’s a beautiful grandmother’s flower garden quilt and well worth the money you paid for it.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I think so, too! ❤️

[@kukumrocks]

I have a quilt that we inherited from my mother in law. It was made in the 40's and is huge just like you've described. It's beautiful

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, wow! What a great treasure you have! ❤️

[@MillieCorbin]

I have a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt top that my great grandmother made for me when I was a little girl. All sewed by hand. I'm now 86. She passed away before she could finish it. It has been stored in my cedar chest all these years. I hace recently learned to quilt and will hang the top on the wall in my sewing area so I can look at it every day. It is absolutely gorgeous.

[@SewtheDistance]

What a wonderful story! Your great grandmother would be so proud of you. What a treasure!

[@MimiSew-Sew]

Gotta love a Grandma's Flower Garden. That one is a beauty ... in spite of it's slant. Every quilt is a work of art ... many hours of work, fabrics, and design decisions. I liked the white path in that garden instead of the traditional green. Lessons from an Old Quilt is one of my KZbin faves.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, thank you so much! I love that you love this series! I have so many more to come. Can't wait to share! I love the white, too.

[@virginiadowell5790]

Absolutely beautiful! It is my favorite too. I have all the hexies cut in a shoe box that I inherited from my grandmother. I treasure that shoe box!!

[@SewtheDistance]

That is awesome! Are you going to make one?

[@virginiadowell5790]

Yes, I would love to make it. I feel it would be my way of honoring her and passing her memory to our children. Thank you so much for your time and generosity.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Lovely quilt. Can you just imagine the hours and hours it took for all that handwork. Thanks for sharing

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! I can't imagine it, either! It is a work of art.

[@BlessingsfromNorthIdaho]

Gorgeous.

[@SewtheDistance]

It's a beauty! My favorite.

[@Sybil_Detard]

My favorite lessons from this series are the solutions to problems. I love them. I love this quilt. It is beautiful.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! This is the best compliment because that is what I look for when reviewing these old quilts. I love that you love that!

[@debbielee7117]

Grandmother’s Flower Garden is my favorite old pattern. Classic!

[@SewtheDistance]

YES! Classic is a great way to describe it! Thank you!

[@amyhofner6777]

I ❤❤❤ Grandmother Flowers Garden Quilt

[@SewtheDistance]

They are wonderful, aren't they? 🥰

[@DebJackson-g9i]

I have one that is about 45 years old that my grandmother made me. I regret washing it so many times and on the flowers it has some wear. Mine fits a full size bed. My grandmother would be 107 this year. Your quilt is so Beautiful.❤ I would love to have another one but it wouldn’t have the same special effect on me as this one I have. Special memories.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh wow! That is wonderful that you have one your grandmother made. I also love that you use and love it. So many times people will pack them away and never use them. I am sure your grandmother would love that it is being used as well. Thank so much for sharing this!

[@coreygilles847]

❤❤❤ I love this series

[@SewtheDistance]

🥰 Thank you so much! More videos to come! 🥰

[@deetorres424]

My grandmother always pieced all hers by hand and was quilted by hand by her, my great grandmother and my great aunt. I wished I had one of those.

[@SewtheDistance]

I love this. The memories will live on. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@bethkoch11]

What a stunner! I can remember my aunts sitting around the quilt frame with patterns just like this. I'll never do English Paper Piecing because I just don't like hand sewing, but oh my gosh this is beautiful. And I think this quilt is worth a LOT more than $150!

[@SewtheDistance]

I love that this brought up memories for you! That's what it's all about! Thank you so much for sharing this. ❤️

[@sueharber2496]

You definitely did not pay too much for it!! Even at four times that price it would have been a bargain - sssoooo beautiful 💕💕

[@SewtheDistance]

It's a great one! I agree! Although at auctions where I live in rural PA, I do usually buy old quilts for between $5 and $50, but I was also willing to pay much more than I did for this one, too. It is an amazing find!

[@robinaruzza2128]

I just watched Dave’s Craft Room on you tube. Dave and his mother looked at old family quilts…and he referred to you Kris. I always enjoy you sharing how these older quilts were made along with the different fabrics…thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed this. Thanks so much for letting me know! I watched and LOVED it! Love Dave! I need to do a collab with him soon.

[@jackiebaumhauer4831]

Picture the quilt with a finished flower on the edge and and 1 row of white hexies around it. That should be your curvy edge. Beautiful quilt!

[@SewtheDistance]

That would be beautiful, too! Love that!

[@angieallen4884]

$150 was a real deal; you did very well!!! So delightful; one of my favorite patterns of all time. Thanks for sharing!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! You are so welcome! Happy to share this beauty with the world. ❤️

[@kayannahufford340]

I just love it. I would love to make a grandmother's flower garden quilt. But how does a person ever have the time to do all that? My kids are grown, and I'm retired, but I still wouldn't have the time to dedicate myself to make the quilt. Bless the person who made the quilt. Thank you for showing. I love it so much.

[@SewtheDistance]

That is so true! The time and energy that went into this one--wow! I completely agree. You are so welcome! Happy to share this beauty with the world!

[@catherinewindmiller6309]

What a beautiful quilt! You did NOT pay too much for a completely hand sewn quilt, they are priceless! I paid $35 for a hand sewn appliqué quilt at an Estate Sale. I figured if they could part with it at that price at least it went to someone who appreciates the hard work and beauty of the quilt, it’s on my bed! I love it!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I agree! I usually get old quilts for much less at auctions and estate sales, so this was a bit of a splurge for me. I would have paid more, however. I love this one!

[@tearose3763]

Gotta love grandmothers flower garden! Pretty

[@SewtheDistance]

The best! Love it, too!

[@SuzanneStutzle]

I love hexies. This is now my favourite. I love all the fabrics. I also enjoyed all the things you said about it. Good one Kris.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked this! It is a great quilt.

[@helenhershtjader5759]

Beautiful example - well worth more than you paid. And based on the effort to make it - really worth much more. Love this series as I have also enjoyed problem solving with vintage and antique quilt tops. Learn a lot by finishing these oldies. Recommend adding a label. Sometimes, I even mention the resolved issues.😂 Imagine that the creators would be pleased with a ‘finish’ whether a relative or an unknown quilter.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! Wonderful idea! I do add labels and of course these videos document the quilts as well, but I didn't think of adding some of the lessons to the labels. Thank you!

[@DottyKupsky]

Well worth every penny! I love the workmanship, the colors, and the wonkiness resulting in an unusual border. Beautiful!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I agree! It is amazing!

[@mariejohns1387]

Love this one!! The condition of the quilt and the fact that it is all hand stitched…. Definitely worth the money Kris!!

[@SewtheDistance]

I totally agree! Thank you so much! It's a great one, for sure!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

So much work went into this quilt. I love it

[@SewtheDistance]

So true! Thanks so much for watching!

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

As someone who does EPP I fully appreciate the time and effort that went into your GFG quilt. It might be a bit wonky but it’s a thing of beauty.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, please know I LOVE the wonkiness, if you can even call it that. The blocks themselves are meticulously straight, but the setting is askew. I hope I didn’t make it sound like I didn’t like it. I think it makes it super special, actually, and mention that in the first lesson. ❤️ Thanks so much for watching and sharing! ❤️

[@alexandra-zaza-burns]

@@SewtheDistance you didn’t make it sound like you didn’t like it at all. If anything you appeared to like it even more because of this.

[@LilaSterling]

What a beauty! I like the uneven edges and the yellow gingham really adds a great touch. I do not think you paid too much. I am surprised it was not more expensive.

[@SewtheDistance]

It's a great one! I usually get old quilts for between $5 and $50 here in central Pennsylvania, but I was also willing to pay much more than I did for this one.

[@deliad8826]

Another wonderful quilt. Thank you Kris. Worth every penny to see you so happy. I hope you already watch Dave’s Craft room. His channel is amazing and he references you often. Please watch his latest video with his mom. They are sharing all the vintage quilts in their family and you again were mentioned ❤.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I watched and loved it! They were spot on with my thoughts! Dave and I started planning a collab a few months ago, but we both got busy. I need to reach out to him again. Love him!

[@maryannboyd5007]

I love your excitement!!! I wanted to reach in a pet all those beautiful stitches. This is one of my all time favorite patterns.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! YESSS! The texture is my favorite part. Well, maybe. I love the colors, the pattern, the gingham--all of it! 😆

[@ChristineKrannich]

Ohhhhhh WOWSERS!!!!!!!! Gorgeous quilt! Someday I will make one of these :)

[@SewtheDistance]

Isn't it great? You should!

[@marshawallace7522]

So true, I probably wouldn't have finished this if it was mine. I actually just STARTED EPP with hexagons but didn't want to make a traditional Grandmother's Flower Garden because I thought they were too common. I may reconsider that decision. Thanks for helping me see the value of old patterns and that if they don't turn out to be perfect embrace the uniqueness and finish it anyway. I will admit that will be difficult for me though.

[@SewtheDistance]

So glad you like this and it has inspired you! I agree with you. If I were making this, it would have ended up half finished in a closet. These old quilts teach me so much. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts on this. ❤️

[@lindahuffman2453]

Kris, you are just such a fantastic presenter! I kinda feel like I’m visiting with a delightful friend whenever I can watch you! You make me feel, hopeful, capable, and excited about what I’ve learned and my upcoming quilting adventures! Love your enthusiasm, gracious comments and sense of fun! Bless you for blessing all of us!

[@SewtheDistance]

Awww. Thank you! Feedback like this makes it so rewarding! I am glad we're on an adventure together! ❤️❤️

[@normatulloch376]

This quilt is stunning.

[@SewtheDistance]

Isn't it? LOVE this one!

[@elainelear4982]

We had a needle arts meeting Monday and someone brought a Grandmother's Garden in. Gorgeous and so much work. Thank you for sharing.

[@SewtheDistance]

I love when that happens and things line up like that! How wonderful! Thank you so much for watching and loving these old quilts, too!

[@sondrabrown442]

Such a wonderful quilt! Love this series Kris, thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! So many more quilts to come! Can't wait to share!

[@sewterie]

Loved this so much. It is just beautiful. The person who stitched this should only know how much and many of us love their work. Thanks.

[@SewtheDistance]

It is truly my pleasure. So happy you enjoyed this. I hope I honored the maker with this video. It is a beauty.

[@cherylsmith3002]

I love your videos about old quilts!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! More to come!

[@elainebukowsky9187]

Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful quilts.

[@joydicksonquilts]

What an amazing quilt. You got a steal!!!🎉

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! I love it, too!

[@denisechelpka3936]

You god that for a steal. Congratulations!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I usually pick up quilts at auctions for so much less. I think it because there are so many old quilts at auctions here in rural Pennsylvania. That said, I would have paid more for this one, for sure!

[@moonhunter9993]

Thank you. It's beautiful! Price is a tricky thing. I think you did well at 150 but others will criticize you for bying something "old" at that price...

[@SewtheDistance]

Yes! Totally agree! Like they say, it is only worth what someone is willing to pay. I would have paid much more. 😆

[@EvelynPfeiffer-d6b]

It's definitely a very good price!!!!😊❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! I think so, too. I would have paid more. 😀

[@beckylake5241]

My mom collects antique/ vintage quilts as well. She also has some she’s made and some my great aunt made. I’ve collected a few plus sell them in my vintage booth. Quilts make me happy. Not only the beauty but the history too. No body truly hand makes these anymore. So many people use the long arm quilting.

[@SewtheDistance]

That's so true! They are magical. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts on old quilts. ❤️

[@dianehuntley2493]

This quilt is gorgeous! I am jealous! Not too much money at all. What a wonderful find. And it went to an awesome new owner who appreciates it😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I will treasure it always. 🥰

[@FoD1975]

😂 I read that as the Grandmother being the antique, then realised it’s the quilt that is antique! 😂 Beautiful! Deb x 🤗

[@SewtheDistance]

LOL! That's awesome! I guess both could be true! 😆

[@FoD1975]

@@SewtheDistance 😂

[@elestehorn4290]

Beautiful quilt...well worth the money that you pay for it.

[@SewtheDistance]

I think so too! Thank you for watching!

[@marionbarber984]

Zowie! Beautiful! Marion

[@SewtheDistance]

Isn't it? Love this one, too!

[@lisaroper421]

Oh, I do love it! I am a firm believer that if you don't throw the rest of the budget out of wack you can spend $150 on whatever you fancy!! This is such a gorgeous quilt. I am embarking on a couch blanket sized grandma's flower garden. (Although I think mine is only going to be one circle of petals per flower. Don't tell the quilt police! 😉)

[@SewtheDistance]

That's a great point! I am thrilled I bought it! Your secret is safe with me! Quilt police seem to be everywhere these days, but I won't tell! 🥰

[@graybynature2449]

I enjoy watching this series as you talk about old quilts and I agree that we can learn a lot from old quilts.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I love that you enjoy this series. More to come!

[@MarthaLambert-tx8se]

My Mom made hand pieced and hand quilted Grandmother's Flower Garden quilts. No EPP. She cut the hexagons using a cardboard template. She carried a cloth bag around with her and did a couple hexs at a time when she could. Her pathways were always white. She quilted them on a wooden quilting frame in the corner of a bedroom. She did Double Wedding Ring quilts all by hand as well. The center hexs were always yellow and the print pieces were often feed sacks. These were big quilts too. (We did not have a T.V.).

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, I love hearing about this! Thank you so much for sharing! What wonderful memories you have. 🥰

[@vickiemihelich5994]

Oh my heavens. What a treasure!! So beautiful❤️

[@SewtheDistance]

It is amazing! LOVE this one, too!

[@debcobb9739]

I am a child of the 50's and I had a few gingham dresses.

[@SewtheDistance]

Love that! Gingham is wonderful, isn't it?

[@pamwalton5186]

Love your energy💐🧡💐

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 🤗

[@karonwostenholme6533]

♥️♥️♥️ Beautiful quilt.

[@SewtheDistance]

It really is!

[@gloriastrelow9822]

So fun love it

[@Craftythrifter]

$150? No. You def did not pay too much. Worth 10x that easily! I recently discovered a grandmothers flower garden at my moms house. I didn’t know she had it, I’m totally in love with it and I BEGGED her not to get rid of it for anything cuz I REALLY want it!!!! So odd that yours is wonky but you’re right, it’s still AMAZING, and yes, I love gingham ANYWHERE!💚💚💕👍🏻

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! LOVE this! I hope she doesn't get rid of it! What a treasure! YESSS! Gingham for the win!

[@paulavandieden8609]

I think the slant makes it! Would love to do a grandmothers flower garden one day. On a much smaller scale. Thanks for sharing

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I think the slant makes it, too! It is different and I love that. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. More old quilts to come!

[@francesgraves4550]

150 for a quilt is not too much at all esp with the history and age! Lovely

[@SewtheDistance]

So true! Thank you! 🥰

[@NatalieMoore-cf4zt]

That is a fantastic price for a quilt of that size!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! I think so, too!

[@tiffanycollier54]

That is a beautiful quilt!! And yes, you got a bargain!! Gorgeous! And it looks like it is in great condition!! Congratulations!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! It was a great find!

[@marilynbook4211]

Love your old quilts.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 🥰

[@cathywestholt5324]

Oh, it's so worth that price! I love it!! ❤❤❤ I have a couple flowers made, but don't know if I will ever get it done. It is certainly my favorite pattern.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! They are beauties! Maybe someday!

[@chikinrancher]

Oh, your enthusiasim .. another totally fun 9 minutes .. I am going to use this quilt as inspiration for a Rose Garden quilt as you go .. my first .. I hope it works .. keep making these happy, happy videos and I will keep watching 🤩

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you SO MUCH! So many more of these videos to come--I promise! I am thrilled this video has inspired you! Double Yay!!

[@chikinrancher]

@@SewtheDistance ❤❤❤

[@renestovall9226]

❤❤❤Love it!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! I love this one, too! It is an amazing quilt!

[@michellejaggard9657]

My Granny Lovett lived in rural Mississippi and money was tight for her. She was a quilter. Over the years My Mother and Dad received 4 or so quilts from her as well I'm sure did her other 6 grown children. The quilts/patterns would have a certain color, say blue in the design and all the sudden the color of the blue would change in a block 5 of the blocks, same with maybe the red or the yellow. What happened in my thought process is you didn't have enough of the blue she started with to finish the quilt so from her scrap pile or maybe from where she bought her fabric she got some more and it wasn't a big deal if the blue's weren't the same shade. A quilt was something she gave as a gift to warm you bed, made by hand from her to you.I am not so sure the fabric wasn't given to her I was never sure. We drove down to visit 5 times a year (We lived in the Texas Panhandle, Next to New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas. So a great distance away) When I was old enough to think about such things she wasn't able to make quilts any more. She then croched. So she croched me a white baby blanket with pink roses for my new born baby girl.

[@SewtheDistance]

Wow! Granny Lovett sounds like my kind of woman! What wonderful memories! Thank you so much for sharing! 🥰

[@sewbeitquilts]

Gorgeous quilt! I wonder if it got stretched all wonky from maybe being a quilt top that wasn’t quilted until seemingly much later? Maybe not but it sure is beautiful!!

[@SewtheDistance]

It could be, but it does look very straight. However, if each little piece was off by a hair it would make it wonky. I love thinking about stuff like this!

[@sewbeitquilts]

I just love that they found a solution no matter what happened!

[@nancylaventure1403]

Wow!! I’m not into antiques but that is beautiful ! What SCORE! Good job !

[@SewtheDistance]

Thanks so much! Love this one!

[@kerriarredondo3518]

I am working on a GFG with 3/4 inch hexies that I started several years ago. I used to only work on it when I traveled, but it's become a nice brain break at home now, too. Mine has turquoise centers, a light purple ring, a dark purple ring, a light green ring & a pale yellow for the paths. The pattern I found in my grandma's upstairs that I'm using for inspiration also has diamonds between the flowers. So those are a lilac color. If I decide to continue for a queen-size quilt with a 12-inch drop, i will need about 5,300 hexies! 😮 I have about 30 of the 72 flowers made... time will tell.

[@SewtheDistance]

Love this! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@chfmrk49]

You cannot help but wonder how many of those fabrics were feed sack fabrics and this type of quilt lends itself to swaps between the makers of the period. I had slept under a GFG quilt as a child and would name some of the fabrics in the flowers. Always a favorite. Oh yes and how it got on am angle is a puzzling mystery

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, wow! I love that you named the flowers and that this stirred up this memory! Quilts are magical! I am still puzzled by the angle, too. So odd yet wonderful. Thank you so much for watching and sharing!

[@jeane.2722]

thx, pretty.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you too!

[@RichardMorgan-b9t]

Becky has one just like this one.

[@SewtheDistance]

I'm not sure who Becky is, but that's awesome! 🥰

[@suekelly840]

Beautiful quilt, Kris. I don’t understand how the border was attached. I faced mine to finish the edges.

[@SewtheDistance]

Hi, Sue! It is an interesting construction, isn't it? I hope I can help explain it. The maker cut the gingham borders and then appliqued the edges to the borders. I hope that makes sense. I do have pictures on my blog that may help you more. It is a great way to finish it. So smart!

[@beckylake5241]

I had a grandmothers garden one that was a weird shape as well that no one added a part to make it square. I never thought about how hard it probably was to make a straight part from the design.

[@SewtheDistance]

It is something to think about! I didn't realize it until I studied this one. Fascinating!

[@patriciamoses2185]

No you didn't it's a beautiful quilt, I've been making these units, but I know now what to do with them, thank you . I call it my three year project

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! YAY! So happy this was helpful!

[@ccreel64]

Gorgeous quilt! I can’t help but wonder if the original was inherited or purchased in the 70s by a quilter and the edges were damaged somehow so she removed those parts then attached the rest to the gingham. If so it was an incredible save! ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, that's an interesting theory! Thank you! I love thinking about stuff like that!

[@ccreel64]

@@SewtheDistance Me too!

[@jayneterry8701]

Thanks for sharing your joy over this quilt! 😊💞 I thought it was in reasonably good shape for its age. Do you know the makers name and do you put it on a label or make note of it? The gingham brings it into the 60s for dating. I didnt notice it was asku till you pointed it out. Its got some scraps but my guess some purchased or traded fabrics too. That one odd navy, I ❤ it! 😀 Enjoy your quilt.🩷👍

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed this one! I do know a lot of information about the maker of this one. I share some of it on my blog, but per the family's request and to protect their privacy, I don't share everything I know about the maker. I label all of the old quilts and keep good records in my notes, in these videos (I have them saved digitally as well as having them on KZbin), and on the labels. It is rare to know so much about the maker! It is a treasure to have the information. I purchased six or seven from this auction that are all made by the same maker. I will be sharing more in the upcoming months! Stay tuned. Here's a link to the blog on this one, if you are interested in finding out more about the maker: www.sewthedistance.com/blog/lessons-from-old-grandmothers-flower-garden-quilt

[@mishti06]

Hi Kris! I love your channel and watch all your videos with gusto😊. I wanted to ask, have you done any videos about your janome machine? One day I'd love to get one and im curious to know how you like yours. This quilt is truly amazing!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I am thrilled you enjoy these videos! I haven't done a video on my Janome but I should! Great idea! I LOVE my Janome! I have had it for seven years now. It is AMAZING! Well worth the investment. It has never given me any issues! I get it professionally cleaned/serviced once a year, but that is only because of general maintenance. I have looked at other brands, but I always come back to the Janome. I also love my Juki! I hope this helps with your decision. There are so many great machines out there to choose from!

[@lindavalenzuela2928]

If it was made in 1930’s, it was made during the Great Depression. Fabric was hard to come by, all fabric were repurposed. If it was the way my parents described. It was extremely hard times. It was a beautiful quilt now I want to make, I will probably make as appliqué or putting batting under flower and make it puffy.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much for your insight on this one. 🥰

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

What a great quilt.. she looks like she has some Heft to her! Also did u see Dave (Daves CraftRoom) mentioned you again in his video today.. u need to collab with him

[@SewtheDistance]

She certainly does! It is a heavy quilt! I did see that! I love it! Dave is great! We started planning a collab a few months ago, but I think I may have dropped the ball on that one. I need to contact him again! He is one of my favorite KZbinrs. I would be honored to do a collab with him. ' Thank you so much for watching and for mentioning Dave! I appreciate it!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I never did know what became of my mother's Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt. It took her a long time to make it; and, it wasn't very big. I have been working on one for over eight years now. I work on it until my hands hurt (then I have to stop for a while). I may use my finished flowers for something else. I have already used some of my flowers in a Queen sized Double Wedding Ring quilt for my daughter (which she gave away). I put the flowers in the center field between the eyes (or footballs units). It was made from scraps. As soon as I learned that she gave that quilt away (before she received it in the mail), I quit making any more quilts for her. That hurt my feelings so bad. It still upsets me.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, no! I am so sorry your feelings were hurt like that. That is terrible. Love to you. I hope you continue to make flowers. They are great in other projects, too. So pretty. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your story. ❤️

[@maryseaman312]

The first quilter didn't finish the quilt? Is that a possibility? And, as you said .... finishing a Grandmother's Flower Garden is tricky. Yes, that was a daisy. Kudos to the quilter that chose a way to get it finished.

[@SewtheDistance]

That's a great theory! That could be it. I love thinking about all the possibilities. It is fun! Thank you so much for this idea.

[@jodyfisher3737]

A great bargain!

[@SewtheDistance]

I love going to yard sales and auctions. You never know what you might find. 😊

[@dawnbarry2985]

I think you got a bargain. My mother made several queen-size grandmother's flower garden quilts. It is actually tricky to get the flowers straight. Sadly, Mom didn't shop at quilt stores and some of the fabric wore out quickly, so the quilt she made for me is in storage now.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, that is sad. I have so many in my collection like that. I love looking at them, but it also makes me sad at the same time. Thank you so much for watching and sharing. ❤️

[@b.a.erlebacher1139]

I wonder if the hexies were cut and assembled by one person, who then was flummoxed when it didn't turn out straight, then someone else took it over years later, squared it with the gingham and quilted it. I like to imagine the unknown stories behind these quilts!

[@SewtheDistance]

It is so weird because I think the hexies are straight, which makes me wonder what happened. Unless they are each off by a little bit? It looks like the mix up is on the edges, but I am not sure. I studied it for hours and couldn't figure it out. It is wonderfully unique!

[@b.a.erlebacher1139]

@@SewtheDistance Hmm. I wonder if it is off square by 60 degrees? It looks like the flower hexagons are lined up if you look at it at the proper angle. The maker should have lined it up with a vertical axis of the flowers (a line through opposite corners) parallel to the sides of a rectangular quilt, and a line perpendicular to that line through the sides of the flowers parallel to the top and bottom of the intended rectangle, but must have gotten confused by working with 60 degree angles instead of 90 degrees. It looks like she laid out the flowers side by side and expected it to work like square blocks, but she got the whole works tilted by 60 degrees and couldn't figure out how to straighten it. Whatever happened, it must have been really frustrating!

[@SewtheDistance]

That could be it! I know I would have been super frustrated, too. I love thinking about this stuff! Thank you for your ideas!

[@vinessajones1594]

I've seen them give a "scalloped" type look when placed on the bed, hence not giving them a straight edge. Not sure if yours is the same (if it wasn't squared off).

[@SewtheDistance]

I have seen that, too. This one was appliqued to gingham borders and is squared off. It is a beauty! Thanks so much for watching and sharing!

[@debbiewood7718]

I wonder if this I the work of 2 makers? One made the flower garden and another, decades later, solved the problem of how to finish it and then quilted it as well.

[@SewtheDistance]

That could be it! I love thinking about stuff like that. Thank you for the ideas!

[@peggersf9709]

👋👋👋 ❤ me some gingham

[@SewtheDistance]

YES! Me, too! It makes it sparkle!

[@edwolfe1950]

You're too funny!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😎

[@OurVids2Show]

$150.00 seems a steal of a deal.

[@SewtheDistance]

I think so, too! Although I usually can pick old quilts up at auctions for under $50, I was still thrilled to get this for $150. I would have even bid more if I needed to.

[@delwyngraham4033]

love it, Is the gingham on all 4 sides? If so it may have been intentional to float it and keep the hexagons intact😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Yes, it is! That could be it! Great observation! Thank you!

[@PatsyVaughn]

No, you did not overpay since obviously it is in great shape if you can actually use it!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yes! Thank you! It lives on a bed in my house. It is so wonderful!

[@LeeanaCarden-p6t]

No you did not pay too much for that quilt, I have a quilt top from a great aunt the same pattern, machine made w/tiny stitches, made w/fabric from the 20's, 30 's and 40's and I see some of the same fabrics in your's in mine.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, I love that! So wonderful! Thank you so much for watching and sharing!

[@dianeboudreaux8201]

What a Huge Bargain! !

[@SewtheDistance]

I think so, too! Although I usually can pick old quilts up at auctions for under $50, I was still very happy to get this for $150. My wallet is grateful it wasn't bid up higher. 😀

[@dianeboudreaux8201]

We both know someone put a lot of love & valued time into that quilt, no matter what the fault may have been ❤️

[@nicola.p]

I am 99% certain I have just found a photo of this exact quilt being made by the original creator. In this video at around 5min 47. It looks exactly the same, with the yellow middles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2bclGqorLpmrNUsi=6ejkLtIvXoaup-8R

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I love it! I was super excited to see it, but unfortunately, it isn't the same quilt. Darn it! The one featured has much bigger hexagons. The ones in this quilt are tiny. Also, I was able to meet the maker's family, and see photos of the maker. Thank you SO much for sharing this, however! You never know!