Just look at all the different old fabric pieces that were used to create this wonderful antique quilt!
I love the faded colors, the hand stitching and the beautiful and interesting pattern that was created once the pieces were put together.
I love the faded colors, the hand stitching and the beautiful and interesting pattern that was created once the pieces were put together.
The fabrics used in old quilts usually came from worn dresses, shirts or other discarded garments...
...recycled and reworked into something useful and beautiful.
...recycled and reworked into something useful and beautiful.
Through the years, quilting has been a way for women to express their creativity.
It has also provided a means for women to socialize and share experiences and support one another.
It has also provided a means for women to socialize and share experiences and support one another.
I am grateful to be living in these times when we have access to so many more women than those just in our neighborhoods ...
Through the internet and our blogs we can now reach out to a vast community of women...
...and share our experiences and provide encouragement and support.
...and share our experiences and provide encouragement and support.
We can also draw upon others experiences...
... and receive the generosity, kindness and support so freely offered here...
... and receive the generosity, kindness and support so freely offered here...
It is a powerful thing...
...this community.
Don't you just love how all of us as individual women...
...come together to form something beautiful?
...come together to form something beautiful?
Laura :)
...sharing all the kindness, generosity, beauty and treasure to be found at the flea market!
