On October 19, 2002 a body was found in the Rio Grande Forest, about 14 miles west of Saguache, Colorado. The unidentified man had been wrapped in a handmade, antique quilt, and then wrapped in black plastic. If you recognize this quilt, please contact the Saugache County Sheriff’s Office at 719-655-2544. Maybe you can help them solve this cold case! … Continue reading
Carolina was hoping to recover a Dresden Plate quilt made by her great-grandmother using her dresses. Her uncle took the quilt top, had it cleaned, and had it remade with new backing and batting, and then he gave it to Carolina on her birthday in 2013 as a family heirloom. On March 30, 2017 a moving company came to her home in Wenatchee, Washington and moved the wooden chest that … Continue reading
Gina Stroman would like to recover a quilt called “No Smart Racing” that she made for Dwayne Stroman. It was last seen on April 16, 2017 in Henderson, Nevada. It was stolen along with their RV, which was in a secured storage facility. This quilt is 60″ by 72″. the main colors are red, gray, and black. It is appliquéd, machine pieced and machine quilted. It is also embroidered with … Continue reading
Mary Kerr ws looking for a quilt named “Melon Smoothie.” It was on display at the National Quilt Museum, but once it was shipped, it never made it back home to Virginia. Thankfully after waiting and waiting, this quilt has finally been recovered! This quilt is 76″ by 84″. The main colors are salmon and green. It is made from a vintage top, circa 1930, and it was quilted in … Continue reading
Thalia Patricio found this yellow daffodil quilt in a thrift store in San Diego, California. She writes, “I would love for this quilt to get back to the rightful owner if it was donated in error.” This quilt is 75″ by 90″. The main colors are yellow, white, and green. The appliquéd blocks alternate with solid yellow blocks. It is labeled, “To my daughter (with her name inserted here), made … Continue reading
Ann Graf of Quilts, Inc. hopes someone recognizes this quilt that was found. The quilt was found in May 2016 at Spring Market in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was turned into the Lost and Found department during Spring Market. This quilt is 73″ by 84″. The main colors are peach, rusty red, and brown. The quilt maker used Moda fabrics, the Light and Shadows block (Brackman 2022), and Plain … Continue reading
Judy Davis is searching for a quilt made by her Great-Great-Grandma Littlejohn. The quilt was last seen around 2011 at a quilt show in Eastern Washington. Judy hasn’t seen the quilt herself, but a friend in her 90’s saw it at the show and told Judy about it. Their family would love to get it back, and would be willing to purchase it. This original quilt is about double bed … Continue reading
Hester Mastro reports the loss of a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt which was made for Coleen Bonds by her great-grandmother. The quilt was last seen on July 15, 2016 in Woodland Hills, California. It was stolen off the front porch of the owner’s home after being delivered by a shipping company. This quilt is 88″ by 104″. The “path” around the flowers is green. The flowers all have yellow centers. … Continue reading
Diane Murtha is searching for her Rolling Waves Quilt. The quilt was last seen on August 23, 2016 at the Doubletree Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina. The quilt was displayed during a quilt retreat. A passerby asked about purchasing the quilt and was quoted a price. During the night, this quilt, along with several others, were locked in the event room along with the attendees machines and supplies. The room … Continue reading
Jacquie Jenkins is asking for help locating a Bicentennial quilt made by her deceased mother. The quilt was last seen in Front Royal, Virginia sometime around 2006. The quilt was mistakenly left behind with her ex-husband. He may have sold it at auction in Berryville or the Northern Virginial area (Woodstock or Front Royal). The main colors are red, white, and blue in typical prints from the 1970’s. It has … Continue reading
