On Saturday, The Husband and I got out early to be among the first ones at the Big Flea Market at the Expo Center here in Fredericksburg. This show has 300 dealers (according to the advertisement) with a great assortment of things to see. Even though our house is full and we have just about everything we want, we still go to shows like this to look and learn and see what prices things are bringing these days. Every once in a while, I find something that I have to have.
As we were going through the second or third aisle, I spotted this quilt.
It is made entirely of feedsacks, hand pieced and hand quilted, and it is so, so soft. I checked it over thoroughly. It is in wonderful condition, with only a couple of small worn places in the top. There was no price on it, so The Husband hunted down the dealer and asked, "How much?"
The man replied, "$35." I gave him a thumbs up sign, because I was shocked and would certainly have either screamed or squeaked if I had tried to talk ... only $35 for this piece of art??? I kept my cool as The Husband pulled the bills from his wallet and paid the man, all the while I wanted to clutch my treasure to my chest, jump up and down, and giggle like a little kid.
The rest of the show was interesting, with much better stuff for sale than I though there would be. This quilt was the only thing we bought, though.
To learn more about patterned feedsacks, click HERE to read a great article suggested by a quilter friend of mine. (and click HERE to go to Kelly Ann's blog)
On another subject, here is a dose of Winnie for you ... to add some adorable cuteness to your day.
Let me take this opportunity to thank you very, very much for all of your kind (and embarrassing) comments about having finalized our adoption of Winnie last week. I have no doubt that she is supposed to be here ... her transition from foster dog to full-fledged member of the family has happened so easily. I choose not to dwell on her past life, which was certainly a difficult one. Her experiences were part of her journey to our family, her forever home. A friend of mine said it best:
"We save them once and they turn around and save us back every day."
Friday Face OFF -- Napping Cat
2 hours ago
I am sooo smiling and also laughing a bit at Winnie's photo. She's just a little keeper, isn't she? xox
ReplyDeleteI had a quilt VERY similar to that years ago made by my great grandmother and while at work one day my first husband threw it in the washing machine and destroyed it... AIIAIAIAIA>>>> The words that came out of my mouth that day.
$35? I would have paid that and so much more to have something like that again.
Hi Connie, oooh that quilt is soooo... beautiful! I am really happy for you that you got it. I have never heard about patterned feedsacks before, interesting, you always learn something new when reading blogs!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on adopting your new dog, Winnie. He looks like a cutie! I have to read up in your older posts how he found his way into your home.
Wishing you a nice rest of the Sunday,
Christina
Score! I love old quilts. And that photo of Winnie is just priceless. What a little face on that girl.
ReplyDeleteTHIRTY FIVE DOLLARS??? My mouth is hanging open and I'm speechless... and drooling! You lucky girl!!!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww, Sweet Winnie!
This is my first visit to your blog, found you from a Big Flea search. My hubby and I also went yesterday, and got there when it opened, excrpt we had a 2 hour drive to get there. Love your quilt and am amazed at that price! I had to laugh at your reaction because I know about stifling that squeal, lol.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed finding your blog. Winnie is adorable, looks like a real heart warmer who is getting along great with your other furry sweeties.
:) Pam
The quilt reminds me of one I have that my grandma made. I'll have to look at it closely and see if there are any matches to the fabrics on your quilt. My aunt did make small placemats with old feed sacks, too. Lucky you and lucky Winnie-together!♥♫
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWinnie Pearl knows a good couch when she sees one!
That quilt is beautiful and what a price. Great find.
ReplyDeleteLittle Winnie is such a dear, and I am so glad you adopted her and she now has a loving home for the rest of her life. She certainly has moved right in and made herself at home and into your hearts.
Love and hugs ~ FlowerLady
I would have been dancing at that bargain price for your new quilt, too. It is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWinnie's face looks like she is giving you the "What? Another picture?" look. You were right; it did give me a smile.♥
It will take me some time to look at the amazing transformation of your home (& greenhouse), but I am enthralled by it's beauty and your talent. So very glad to have found you and your blog Connie!
ReplyDelete:) Pam
I had no clue that feed sacks came with pretty designs on them like that. The quilt is lovely and what a great bargain.
ReplyDeleteWinnie is adorable, she looks to be smiling for the camera.
Connie that quilt is really an amazing find at that price! So glad you were the one to bring it home. Winnie does make me smile! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThat was a really good day, finding this beautiful quilt for that price, congratulations. But I can better congratulate you with Winnie, she looks so happy, she just has found her destination and she knows.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt! Would have grabbed that one up any day!! Good eye! And Winnie is precious.
ReplyDeleteWhat a find! I love flea markets and auctions. You definitely have to post a picture of Winnie every time. She is sooo cute. I am happy for her and for you that you two can be together forever.
ReplyDelete:) This made me smile. My daughter just adopted on so much like Winnie. She named her Love and the two are inseparable. Her life was so terrible that on one side of her little mouth her teeth have all been knocked out and she was in very ill health. Her little tongue won't stay in her mouth...and we don't care. We ALL adore her and when she is around, it's who's lap does she get to sit on. I am so happy you have your little Winnie..good for both of you!
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p.s. :) I forgot to mention the quilt. Your quilt is indeed a find!
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic. I'm not sure I would have not squealed in spite of myself! :)