We'd set a time for a 10am departure with b oth Cindy and Martha meeting me at the QPO Studio.
We waved off Hubster Dave and SOn Jeff who were busy with some winterizing and some re-leveling of the back pavers path the lead from the unloading zone to the back porch steps (Gotta keep the good men busy!) and off we went.
Destination? N. Wilkesboro NC!
There are a couple of antique malls worth wandering that are just across the street from one another, and a good place for lunch within walking distance of both.
And Halloween decor was in full form - some vintage (fun) Some made in China....(eh?) but all colorful enough to enhance our fall moods.
I love it when dealers take enough pride in their booths to realize that presentation is EVERYTHING and sometimes less really IS more.
Sweet dresden plate applique worked in black buttonhole stitch hanging on the wall by a beautiful china cupboard.
This one - definitely worth unfolding!
Scrap bag square in a square units -
I love the upper left with 2 pink corners, a stripe and a neutral.
You can tell her scrap bag held limited variety from articles of clothing she had likely made herself, and these scraps were coming together in this quilt no matter how they had to fit together.
I love all of the plaids.
And the cranberry striped sashing? Did she buy that especially for this quilt or was it once intended to be a dress or a skirt and she used it here instead? I love to wonder about things like this.
Cutter quilt turned cute pillow.
Double wedding ring on an old painted trunk.
Several of the found quilts were double-knit and tied. That's just how things were done in the 70s and 80s. And yes - loads of crocheted afghans made with Red Heart acrylic yarn. Those things will never wear out.
1940s yoyo.
Some items were folded and tucked behind and hard to get at - not to mention no place to lay them out for full view, so I just took photos where they were.
Anyone want to tell the dealer that they are showing the backside of the quilt here? I think the ruched side is the front.
Giant rolling stone blocks in this one -
Great fabrics!
And a lovely piano for good measure just because.
I can imagine a piano like this having a place at the inn at some point in the inn's history.
Afghans, Afghans, Afghans everywhere!
And more!
I did like these Sunbonnet Sues.
Someone really put their mind to it to draft this pattern.
Chunky churn dashes - and some mod Sues!
Those Sues look to be 1960s fabric - and someone loved their zig-zag machine!
Sweet butterfly applique - 1930s.
So cute!
Weird thing of the day -
Just....immediately NO.
These things came home!
I fell in love with the hand painted Blue Ridge Pottery serving bowl. The tea canister has already been put to work holding some loose leaf tea in my kitchen.
The Looney Toons glasses? Those are for Hubster Dave who has reminisced about them several times in the past and I finally caved to get him a couple. He remembers them vividly from his childhood.
I'm not saying there is going to be an official collection - but these two sure made him smile and he deserves it after the past couple of weeks.
And did you notice the woven chair seat under the cutter quilt pillow! I love to live vicariously through your antiquing visits. I remember a tea canister just like that in my house when I was growing up.
ReplyDeleteI have the same set of canisters (in my storage building) as your tea canister. We had these when I was growing up! I think I will take out the tea canister and use it too. Smithcindyk@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteCool aluminium canister! The glasses for Dave are too. Sweet bowl. Wow! That piano.
ReplyDeleteHalloween is almost here.
Can't wait.
Sunny here today but only in the 50's for a high ..
Have a Sparkling day
I love it when you go antiquing. The tea canister brought back many memories. My mom had the whole set. I remember it well growing up.
ReplyDeleteMary in Florida (trying to recover from Milton)
Your post this morning is like watching a show & tell of vintage quilts. Thanks for sharing them with all of us.
ReplyDeleteBarb
My mother married in 1951 and had the complete canister set just like the Tea one you purchased. Thanks for the nice memories seeing it brought me.
ReplyDeleteLooks like y'all had fun exploring. I agree; that is the back side of the yo-yo quilt. As to the Red Heart yarn never wearing out. Every year I wonder about all the yards and yards of fleece that are purchased and wonder what happens to it, as I believe that is another item that will never wear out!. Thanks for your posts.
ReplyDeleteI belong to a "Quilts for Kids" group here in Grants Pass, Oregon (similar to Project Linus). We make lots of Fleece blankets for our charity groups. Rose
DeleteLovely finds at the antique stores today. Thinking I might have to come that way and check those out!
ReplyDeleteoh the afghans.... sigh....
ReplyDeleteI loved collecting those Looney Tunes glasses. I still have my full set. Have needed to replace one or two by thrifting. Nobody wants the Pepe La Pew. 😆 Taco Time while I was at College, new ones every week when I went for Dinner. A long walk home up the hill to the Dorms. A fun thing to look for how much they are worth now. Love all the Quilts quirkiness! Sun Bonnet Sue Afghan?? Never seen that before.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your antiquing trips. Your shops are so much more interesting than the ones out here.
ReplyDeleteYour quote hit the spot today. At 80+, I'm still waiting for grace to land, so I will opt for curiosity with a smidge of audacity, but Lord, please protect my friends from my long stories. 😀
Sylvester still lives in my kitchen cabinet - and is used by my Daughter every week when she stops by after church. Apparently a lot of my stuff belongs in an antique store. (including me). Thanks for today's walk thru the past.
ReplyDeleteOOO... I love it when you show us your finds! Lots of pretty things in today's post. It sounds like a good day was had. I definetly agree with you on the fast NO!! HA! That thing was creepy. We are finally getting a shot of cooler air here in South Central Texas. One more day & then it's a long weekend for us! Enjoy the new group coming in.
ReplyDeleteMy mother also had those aluminum canisters along with almost everyone else here. I absolutely love that Rolling Stone quilt with all of the grey fabrics, especially the one with the pink squares! It reminds me that I still haven't made one for myself. You are lucky to have so many antique malls near you with so many quilts.
ReplyDeleteI always hope my quilts don't end up in a antique store and get used by my family and friends. Every year I make a few extra Quilts to go natural disasters too, I hope my donated quilts keep someone warm and lets them know we all care deeply about their losses. Happy Sewing!
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