I have created something for 
Family Heirlooms
Imagine making and sewing lots of these, by hand, with feather stitch onto a big piece of material to make
a bed spread, this big.Lots of patience required I think.
My husbands Nan made this quite a few years ago using some of the material out of his mum's and aunties old dresses.Nan's not with us anymore but lived until she was 94. She was an amazing lady who was very active right up until she died.She had an excellent memory, alot better than mine is now.She was also a great knitter.There are a lot of original, pretty vintage fabrics in this quilt. This is, like alot of the quilts we make, a family heirloom.Here are a couple more heirlooms,this jug was my great, great grandmothers
and this christening gown is over 100 years old, it was worn by my husbands Nan (the one who made the bedspread above) and was made by hubbies great, great grandmother.Lots of very fine lace and hand stitching in this.All the pintucking is hand sewn.
I would be interested (and I'm sure others would be) in seeing other peoples family heirlooms,even things like the scone cutter chookyblue uses, or just any old stuff,so if you are interested ,leave a comment that you have put a photo on your blog and I'll come visit.
Finally, if you look on the sidebar I have added a couple of new things to look at including some new photos in the existing and new albums.Hope you enjoy them.
Have a great week. JO
Jo, That Christening gown is amazing and yes I think you are right...patience must have been the key to such a divine outcome. Simply stunning. Jo
Posted by: Jo | May 13, 2008 at 07:56 PM
love all these treasures..........the gown is my fav.......
Posted by: chookyblue | May 13, 2008 at 09:32 PM
What a pretty quilt. It reminds be of precious gems found in a stone. Quilting and passing the quilt down IS a precious gem all on its own!!
What a special quilt for you to have Jo!!
Posted by: Miss Paula | May 14, 2008 at 02:07 AM
Your blog is charming! I followed a link from Stina's blog in Sweden. We have all become world travelers!
Posted by: Marcie | May 14, 2008 at 08:46 AM
That hexagon quilt is just gorgeous, what a wonderful treasure.
Posted by: Carey - Blueberrylane Designs | May 14, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Well done Jo. Quilt and Christening gown look beautiful.
Posted by: Jen | May 14, 2008 at 01:39 PM
You're so lucky to own such wonderful treasures. I've got all my grandmothers china, holds special memories of me having afternoon tea with all the ladies when I was about 4. I'm sure I've got other treasures too, I'll have to do a hunt this weekend.
Posted by: Jo in TAS | May 15, 2008 at 09:39 AM
The quilt is marvellous. I love Hexagonquilts.
Posted by: Heidi | May 15, 2008 at 06:21 PM
How wonderful that you have these family treasures in your home! It is wonderful to feel connected to our past. I feel connected to woman throughout history when I pick up a needle. What an incredible bedspread that is to think of all the love that went into stitching it.
It is good to be back blogging. My mother and online friends are all back home or will be as two are still on their way today after staying a night with one of the others. I am exhausted as I had to stop taking my pain medication for my chronic illness which I took while they were here. I few days of rest with my stitching and a good book will fix that in no time. It is nice to catch up with blogging friends once again.
Hugs ~
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi | May 16, 2008 at 01:25 AM
Lovely quilt on you page
Have a nice and creative weekend
Quilting hugs from Norway:-))
Posted by: lappequri | May 16, 2008 at 08:47 AM
What BEAUTIFUL heirloom items you have. I especially like the Christening gown! I just stumbled across your website, and have enjoyed my visit here. :)
Posted by: Ivory Spring | May 17, 2008 at 04:08 PM
The quilt is beautiful!
Kind regards,
Sonnja & Beertje Zonn
from the Netherlands
Posted by: Sonnja | May 18, 2008 at 02:39 AM
that quilt is amazing...and the christening gown is such a wonderful heirloom.....lucky you! I have posted a pic of a couple of things I have that belonged to my paternal grandma....she was a pretty amazing lady.
Posted by: Lorraine | May 18, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Love your site sister,it is very nice like all the things you have made say hello to the girls love your big sis kerry xxo
Posted by: Kerry Watson | May 19, 2008 at 03:53 PM
The quilt and Christening gown both are so beautiful...how lucky to own such treasures! This is (exactly) the reason I myself make heirloom baby, child, and doll clothes and I've started making quilts in the last year.
Missy
Posted by: Missy | August 17, 2008 at 12:47 PM