I have never seen a field of sunflowers.
I would love to. Those happy faces all looking at the sun.
I have always loved them. I have planted a few, with little success.
A couple of weeks ago, I had an extra half and hour. This doesn't happen very often. I am usually on a pretty tight schedule. However, on this day, I was meeting one of my son's for lunch and I was a little early.
So, I decided to check out an antique store, that I hadn't been in before.
Always on the lookout for children's sewing machines, old baby planters, Fiesta. Someones unfinished quilt top or needle work. I'll know it when I see it, kind of shopping.
Well, I hit the jackpot.
This beautiful Sunflower Quilt was in the dark, back corner of the shop.
Beautifully appliqued, and hand quilted.
I imagine it was made in the 30's. The fabric has not faded a bit. There are a few worn places in the binding, so I know it was used. I am sure it was loved.
It is hard to believe no one in the Quiltmaker's family wanted it.
This is just fine with me.
I will love it and give it a wonderful home.
I can see a whole field of sunflowers dancing in the sun, can't you? xo J
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