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Inspired

3 Nov

by “Elm Creek Quilts” the book series by Jennifer Chiaverini

I photographed each quilt from my stash.

These were gifts from paternal great grandmother as well both paternal and maternal grandmothers.

  • Crazy Quilt by Great grandmother Mandy Hall, very elaborate embroidery
    Crazy Quilt by Great grandmother Mandy Hall, very elaborate embroidery
  • Log Cabin by Mam-ma Tuggle
  • Grandmother’s Fan by Mam-ma Tuggle
  • Flower garden
  • Pink Dogwood by Mam-ma Hall
  • Dutch Girl by Mam-ma Tuggle
  • Butterfly by Mam-ma Tuggle
  • Flower garden (unknown quilter)
  • Double Wedding Ring (unknown quilter)
  • Bow Tie (unknown quilter)
  • Scrap Bag (unknown quilter)
  • Mom's silver thimble
    Mom’s silver thimble

This thimble collection is a great pairing with personal quilt collection. It is is combination of utilitarian, simply pretty, souvenirs, even local election thimble “give-aways”. I found Mom’s silver thimble. 🙂

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