In previous posts, I mentioned Sandy and I are working on three vintage treasures for mom’s friend, Bea.
The third and final Vintage Treasure we are working on is an 80 x 80 inch quilt top made from flannel and corduroy shirts worn by Bea’s father.
The flannel squares were cut 6 x 6 inches and finish at 5.5 x 5.5 inches. Some of these shirts were well worn, making it a really special quilt. Below you can see the shirt pocket outline in the blue plaid square.
This top needs a bit of TLC as many of the squares were sewn together by hand and have frayed or split apart.
I think we should be able to fix this quilt top in one day by reinforcing the hand sewn seams by machine.
There are so many nice flannels here and we bought solid red flannel for the backing.
We love this quilt and can’t wait to show you the finished project. It’s a true family legacy.
There’s nothing more cuddly or soothing than a flannel quilt, in my opinion. I guess growing up in SDak and those cold winters gave us a love of flannel. Funny, I haven’t made a flannel quilt in years though! I think you’ll be able to repair this one quite well.
I agree, nothing like snuggly flannel in the winter. I might have a hard time turning this quilt back to its rightful owner!
I remember Lloyd wearing those shirts — I remember dad and Lloyd sitting at the kitchen table on a Saturday night while arguing about politics and then walking away as friends. It seems quaint now. He was a wonderful man.
Hi Ladies! Oh, all these plaids and flannels are FABULOUS. My dad used to always wear plaid shirts – Penelton wool plaid, if I recall correctly. I wish I would have saved some and made something like this but it wasn’t meant to be. My 24-year-old self didn’t know I would take up quilting 6 years later but they were all gone by then. I know Bea will just LOVE this project, and you two really are good eggs for doing this for her. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
I must admit, I am going to have a hard time turning this quilt back to Bea and her family. Flannel is so warm and cozy and we have such fond memories of Bea’s dad. Their family was such a big part of our “growing up” years. Finishing these quilts is like a big “thank you, we love you” tribute.
Fairly dense quilting will help preserve the seams, too.