This is a fun Thrift Thursday for me. As I have said before, My Mother is a world class thrifter. It is amazing what she finds and at what price. It is like the thrifting gods are always smiling down on her. Her latest find is this sunbonnet sue quilt. Hand appliqued and quilted. It is in perfect condition.
The details on the little girls are hand stitched as well. I love that it is stitched on the applique and then the details (like the bow on the back of the hat) are stitched on the background. The fabrics on the little girls are adorable.
The lady at the thrift shop said it was purchased at a craft show about 35 years ago. I don't care if it was made last week it is so well made. I do wonder whether it was a kit of some kind.
Now something that makes my Mother a fantastic thrifter is that she can find super duper things at the most amazing prices. This quilt was under $100. I couldn't buy a mass produced quilt at a department store for that. (Not that I would.)
I don't want anyone to think I am gloating (okay....much) but I am so darn proud of my Mom. She amazes me with what she can find. I think that part of it is that she has been thrifting her whole adult life. In fact when my parents were first married it was out of necessity rather than fun. They had little money and this is how she furnished her home. It became a habit and a way of life for her. She loves the hunt. Her friends know that if they have a particular collection or something unique they would like to find she is the one to ask. It is not unusual to get a cell phone call from her asking if I would like this or that.
Yesterday she took the boys with her. They love to go and see what she can find. My middle son brought home a Pokemon book and the oldest a wonderful old train engine. It is now in a place of distinction on his dresser. I can only hope that the beauty of something handmade and vintage will rub off on them.
What a nice post. The quilt is beautiful.
Posted by: autum | August 24, 2006 at 11:55 AM
Wow, what a find. Lucky girl !! Clarice
Posted by: clarice | August 24, 2006 at 06:45 PM
This is so adorable, my great grama made both my kids one similiar before she died last year, all hand stitched! PS- I read your entire sunblock story- Thanks for sharing something so important!!
Posted by: Angie | August 27, 2006 at 03:13 PM