Antique Wool Crazy Quilt
Beth Helmstetter is searching for a family heirloom. She and her cousin have many happy memories of sitting for long periods of time, identifying the pieces of fabric and who they belonged to.
The quilt is an antique crazy patch quilt, primarily made of wool. The quilt was lost near Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa in 1973 or 1974. A student at the college had the quilt and, when he disappeared, the quilt was never returned to the family.
The quilt has extensive hand embroidery on it including the initials CWP, BAR, or BAP. There was a house embroidered on the quilt. It is possible that Beth�s grandfather�s name, Charles W. Probanz, was also embroidered on the quilt along with a date. The quilt was very heavy with lots of dark colors and bright embroidery. The quilt was tied and is about twin size. The quilt was made by Beth�s mother for her grandfather in the late 40�s or 50�s. Along with the quilt, there was also an antique zither.
If you have seen a quilt that fits this description, please contact Beth at [email protected].
Posted February 18, 2000.
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