Dawn's Antique Quilts and More Flowers

Last week (via Zoom) Rachel and I attended a meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Study Group to preview some of Dawn's antique quilts that are being auctioned off at Dana Auctions on the 26th. I took a few pics on my computer but now I see the catalog has been posted so make sure you take a look.

For all the years that we had known Dawn and the times we spent together at Garden State Quilters' meetings and attending quilt shows we never knew the extent of her antique quilt collection--until last week. Dawn had worked as a textile specialist for a woman who conducted estate sales in North Jersey, thereby, giving her the opportunity to amass a very nice collection of NJ quilts--50 of which will be auctioned including this beautiful c. 1830 Broderie Perse. 

And this c. 1850s Carolina Lily . . . 

. . . and this c. 1850-60 Mariner's Compass . . .

. . . and this c. 1840 Scrappy Bars. There are lots of items being auctioned at Dana's sale and you can even begin with a $10 bid on many of them :)

On another note . .

Last week's wildflowers were amazing!

Pink Lady Slipper close-up . . .  

A double . . . 

. . . and a white one. 

Starflower . . . 

. . . the last of the Marsh Marigolds . . . 

. . . and a Painted Trillium that I forgot to show you last time :)

Remember my ambitious cross stitch project?? Well, it fizzled real fast!

I spent hours working on the deer and by the time I got this far . . . 

. . . the blue lines faded so badly that I returned everything!  

These are the Farmhouse flowers for June--Peonies, Alliums and Tulips--aren't they beautiful?

The entrance to the farm was lined with purple Alliums--what a sight! 

Enjoy your week!

 

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