Victorian Crazy Quilt
For twenty years Kim Thompson has been searching for a Victorian Crazy Quilt that was made for her by her grandmother, Mrs. William R. Ballard, and Kim's great aunts. Kim still vividly remembers them working on this quilt. "They faithfully observed afternoon tea, and I can picture every detail of the three of them gathered around this quilt softly talking and stitching, their dainty teacups nearby. As you can see, time has not diminished my desire to recover this precious quilt." Unfortunately, this quilt was stolen from her home in Brush Creek, Fairview, North Carolina along with other antiques while they were moving from one house to another.
The quilt is larger than a twin size, but smaller than a double. It is made with pieces of her grandmother's and great-aunts' favorite dresses. The main colors are blues and browns and it has a brown satin backing. The quilt is hand-pieced and hand-quilted and has intricate embroidery stitching in the piecing. The quilt was pieced around 1950 and in 1980 when it was stolen some of the pieces were frayed.
Kim says, "Even though it has been so long, I am grateful for the chance to list this quilt as it continues to be the most dear legacy from my grandmother. . . I have never given up hope that one day I might find it again."
Can you help Kim recover this precious keepsake? Please contact her at [email protected].
Posted April 6, 2001.
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