I've fallen in love

That is really cool to have a hobby like that. And you have an income source for which to increase your collection. SWEET!

I collected salt&pepper shakers for the longest time (yeah a guy I know) but my wife didn't like 'em and so I have stopped... it was kinda fun going on eBay and finding deals that you thought HAD to be too good to be true and I have some really nice pairs (pre-WWII Japanese, German, Dutch, etc...) and then I have some that are just some el-cheapo ones that I just liked.

I am sure the collection isn't worth much but it was the fun in finding them that was the cool part for me and I am sure the same for you with your quilts.

Thanks

Zelo

I sometimes find nice, but raggedy linens at a sale held by people who come to town with several horse trailers full of junk, and trash and sometimes treasures. I would look at flea markets, and see if I could find someone who buys out lots from other sales. I also would look at thrift shops. Sometimes you have to very carefully launder them, and press them. Woolite, cold water, lots of rinsing, air dry, warm iron, maybe. Do not store them or hang them in direct contact with wood, like on quilt racks. Pad the wood with old towels or sheets so that the chemicals in the wood will not deteriorate the quilt. Do not leave them always folded the same way, either. They will wear out on the folds. I have done a little reading on this subject. I love your magic carpet story.

I would love to learn how to do all the fancy stitching that is involved on the old time crazy quilts. I joined a quilting group once but it was all machine work. I want to learn how to do it all the old fashioned way. But I am not into small pieces. Just too tedius for me. I like sticking to my crocheting.

i've found them at yard sales and flea markets,but to be honest,i keep going back to ebay.it's almost sad in a way to see so many quilts for so cheap on there,you know how long it took somebody to do it.

To bad you can't learn the history behind each quilt you purchase. Would be cool to take a picture of them all and include the history behind them. Think it is a great thing to collect. Happy Hunting.

hi foxy fire search for amish communities and you will find all sortsof quilts for sale. also flea markets and garage sales'mnight net you some good quilts.also get in touch
with quilting clubs and they will know the ins and outs of
finding old quilts too.

I have no idea where to find some of these. In our area these are used to an inch of their life then cut up for rags. My husband's grandmother made quilts, big kingsize ones and she did a wonderful job too. The last one went to rags acouple of years ago.

I think this is truely an art that I would love to have. Material is easy to come by. I've gone to consignement stores before and bought old suits for a few dollers, cut them up into stips and made rugs out of them that lasted 5 times longer than those I've purchased before.

I'm not brave enough to start a quilting project, but I don't have the space or a room I could close off from the children either. Maybe someday.

I'm with you there! I love quilts, but crazy quilts are my absolute favorite. I have one that was made back in the turn of the century, and the colors and patterns are so pretty together. Mine is in the 'look but don't touch' category too. I'm so afraid that it's so delicate that it might disintegrate quicker. I keep mine stored in a trunk with blue tissue paper surrounding it. I've read that the blue tissue paper keeps it from fading. Each piece of fabric joining on mine has hand embroidery helping to hold it together. One of my relatives did it so long ago, and it's hand stitched the whole way. (Wish I had that kind of patience! I'm more the sewing machine type quilter lol) I love the pic of the 'magic carpet.' I can see why the kids love it!

Old quilts for cheap? I'd try Salvation Army or Good Will, or any type of second-hand shop. Sometimes I've seen older ones at yard sales when people just said 'ick...old quilt' and didn't realize how much time, effort, and hand sewing went into it. The cheapest I ever got one was at a yard sale for $5 bucks. Good luck! Thanks for sharing your pic!