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*Farmgirl Barter™:  Quilt pieces, wedding ring quilt?  |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
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 Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 6:15:56 PM
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I was wondering what quilt pieces go for? My Grandma has 80 rings that were put together for a wedding ring quilt probably at least 60+ years ago. The fabric is very vintage and considering that there are 80 of the rings I am wondering what the value of them all are. My Grandma was asking $40 and I thought that was a little high? But then again, I know nothing about quilts and fabric!!
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 6:17:42 PM
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| that's a good price in this area. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 6:19:48 PM
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Are the rings already assembled into blocks? Is all that needs to happen is the blocks be assembled, backed and quilted?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 6:22:30 PM
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| I just looked at quilt squares yesterday at an antique mall. They were small, about 9", Ohio star, they were 23 in a bundle for $25. |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 6:26:07 PM
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| Alee, it is just the rings themselves, but they are odd. They aren't circles or anything but shaped more like this: <> They would need to be put on a block. It's just that they are awfully old, and may even be from around 1900 as the fabric looks like feed sacks and such. She has some really old quilt tops (would need a back) that she wants $30 for. I'm trying to find out the value so maybe I can sell them for her on eBay or such. |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 6:27:26 PM
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| I would be interested in buying some quilt tops. do you have any pictures? |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
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Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 6:30:34 PM
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Well, I don't have pictures right now but could get some next week if you are interested. I forget what designs were on them but they were pretty. The problem is, my Grandma is a smoker and I know that many people do NOT like items from a smoking home. I know that material should be a little easier to sell since it can be washed several times to get the smoke smell out (as opposed to books and stuff that are actually ruined by smoke). But that is one reason I hesitate to deal with her stuff, but I know that she really needs the money.
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 6:36:09 PM
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| You have to be really careful and know what you're doing to wash those old quilt tops or you could end up with a pile of threads. Best to just sell them as is and let the buyer deal with the odor and smoke. When you get the pictures, you can either post them or pm me. Thanks |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
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Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 6:38:01 PM
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Hi Mikesgirl-
Yes, I wouldn't dare was them myself! The thread is very old and looks almost like silk thread or something (again, I know nothing about quilts!). I will get the photos when I go to her house next week. I have a garden there so need to do some weeding!
-Elizabeth |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2007 : 7:04:53 PM
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| I bet you could probably sell them on here, similar to Alee. I just bought 2 vintage quilt tops on ebay earlier this year, they are both full/queen size...one is grandmas flower garden, and the other is one i have never seen before...I paid $60 and $70 for these, and I think I got a good deal, judging from what I see for sale and other sales on ebay. They are both from the early 1900's. I would be interested...good luck...jess |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 04:16:33 AM
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I agree with Jessica - you could probably sell them here fairly easily. I would also be interested in some.
http://ktknits.blogspot.com |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 07:32:39 AM
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Add me to that "interested in buying" list please
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
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Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 07:51:36 AM
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Okay, I didn't realize that I could sell them here! I will get some pictures and more information about them next time I am at her house and post them both here. I know that she would be thrilled to have the money! She has been a widow for 20 years and is living off of about $484 SS and her odd jobs of sewing and carving (she is an awesome artist and her carvings and sewing and painting is beautiful!!). She found these quilt tops at a garage sale many moons ago and has had them stored in a chest. She had plans of finishing the quilts but decided that she could use the money more and has had pain in her hand so can't sew much anymore. She has made both my children miniture quilts for their births and those will be treasures always.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2007 : 08:25:01 AM
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| cool. post them and let us bid like madwomen!! |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 05:19:44 AM
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Elizabeth, I would be interrested as well, I do not care about she being a smoker. Double wedding quilt blocks are pretty rare and they surely would fetch more than 40 $. Please put picture of the carving and paintings too, this can be very neat if she could get more money. The work migh fall on your shoulders though... good luck with it, your a generous heart.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2007 : 06:39:00 AM
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| I think bidding for this ended yesterday afternoon, in another thread. |
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