Thursday, November 20, 2008

On the 5th Day of Christmas


Wow I love this one, it is called the Machado Quilt, don't ask me why??? I love the wonkyness of it all. If I was to do a large center applique like this it would never end up totally circular. This is definately one of my favorites!

6 comments:

Caron at Michigan Quilts said...

Oh, that is gorgeous! I love applique, and I love two-color quilts. Beautiful!

Shelina said...

Laura, I just wanted to say I am enjoying seeing these quilts - great idea to do one a day. This one is adorable.

Unknown said...

Just wonderfull
mervellous idee to show us those quilts (sorry for my english I am living in Brussels, Belgium)

Diane said...

You just can't beat these antique quilts for beauty and originality.

Tracy said...

This quilt is the subject of a poster I saw in Old Town San Diego this weekend. I knew it looked familiar, then I remembered your post. It was made by a lady whose last name was Machado who was living in San Diego back when it was a pioneer town. Wish I had taken a photo of the poster. It had more info. that I can't remember. I love your collection of quilt photos!.

Mrs Melissa Hoff Farmer said...

Hello, I am a member of the Old Town San Diego Quilt Guild, We are currently working on a replica of this Quilt. I was showing my boyfriend pictures of the progress we made on the replica and was searching for a picture of the original when I came across your post. I noticed you did not know why it was called the Machado Quilt, It got it name because it was a Family Quilt made by Juana Machado, one of San Diego's most important residents! It is also the first know quilt made in California. If you are intrested in knowing more about the quilt you can visit www.parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego

We also have a facebook page!