Antique Log Cabin is Finished!!

This is a hand pieced Log cabin Quilt top,  circa 1900's  that I purchased at an estate sale.  It's condition was excellent, and it was a good candidate to be quilted on a long arm machine.  (Not all antique quilt tops are).  It is a gift for my sister Linny.  I think it would make a stunning wall hanging, so we added a hanging sleeve for her.

 Here's some detail:

You can see the quilting design on the back:

The quilt came with an orphan block.  My friend Lynn, the best applique quilter on the planet, bound the quilt for me.  She incorporated the orphan block into the label.  Very clever.

  

Antique Quilt is Done!!

Carole's Grandmother pieced this beautiful quilt, and set it in a peach background.

She loved roses, so roses are what she got! Thanks Lori for letting me unfold this at the Yoga Studio yesterday, where it was delivered to Carole! 

And one more close up

Amie's Quilt

Today's quilt belongs to Amie who lives in New York, NY.  But here's the story.  Amie's good friend (maybe best friend??) is her roommate from college.  They have  remained  friends ever since meeting each other freshman year at UNC Chapel Hill.  Amie's friends Mom, Ina Phay, who lives in Hillsboro, NC agreed to help  Amie get this quilt finished.  The quilt was beautifully pieced by Amie's great grandmother many years ago. So Ina Phay added the borders and brought it to Three Bears Studio for a consultation.  We were thrilled to have the opportunity to help get this quilt completed so many years after it was pieced.
Here's several photos  of the quilting:

 

One last thought about this quilt:  These two girls have remained friends for over 15 years.  Think about this  the next time you meet someone for the first time.

P.S.  Ina Phay is going to bind this 100 x 100 quilt.  Now that's a true friend.