Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Vintage Thingies Thursday




My Vintage Thingies Thursday today is on a little brighter note. Since this was the last Thursday before Easter, wanted to feature a small part of the blessed day with Coloradolady and her many VTT friends.



This is the craving on my vintage headboard. This belonged to my husband's grandparents that he never knew. Its original state was with high headboard. My father-in-law was a carpenter, and felt I would like it better not as tall. He cut the head and foot-board down to the size you see here.

This is a "Sunbonnet Sue" or "Dutch Doll" quilt that I was fortunate to obtain from my late mother-in-law. The Sunbonnet Sue block is one of the most widely recognized quilt block patterns. The design of a playful girl with a big bonnet can be traced back to the late 188s and early 20th century. Bertha Corbett Melcher is credited as a creator of the Sunbonnet design.

All these Sunbonnet Sues are showing off their bonnets for Easter.


The only Easter rabbits that will be at my house are these two yard ornaments.



NOTE:
I would like to invite all my blogging friends to visit my blog on Saturday. It is a first for me and trust the last. Thank you.

80 comments:

CC said...

Ohhhhhhhhh, the quilt is beautiful and I love it. You knew I would.:). This is a sweetie and I love,love the colors. You have to know I just squealed when I saw this sweet Sue quilt..ooo,you lucky girl to own such a treasure. Your bed is just beautiful,I love the carving.
Happy VTT..have a most wonderful weekend.

Lori E said...

How special to have something from his grandparents. I never knew mine either and would have loved something that belonged to them.

Jocelyn said...

What a lovely headboard, and such a treasure. You are fortunate to have these lovely vintage things handed down to you.

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

Tara Beaulieu said...

I love your quilt, it reminds me very much of one my mom made for my sister when we were girls. The yellow is so cheery and springy, lovely!

Happy VTT!

Paulette said...

Wow, what a gorgeous antique headboard and quilt! I just love the bright yellow of the Sunbonnet Sue quilt. It's wonderful that you are enjoying these things passed down through your husband's family.

Postcardy said...

I love your Sunbonnet quilt. The yellow is very sunshiny and happy looking.

Anonymous said...

wow...the quilt is so pretty, with those bright colors. The headboard is just gorgeous. And the bunnies are so adorable ;-)
Happy Easter

Teresa said...

THat bed is gorgeous! How lucky to have something so well kept still in your family from such a long time ago. The quilt is pretty too. Nice and cheery. Have a nice Easter.

viridian said...

I like the quilt too! Thanks for sharing. Happy VTT.

Oklahoma Granny said...

Your bed is so pretty and the quilt is so cheery. Colorado Lady had quite a day today, didn't she?

Blessings to you this Easter season.

deb said...

Love the quilt. I just snagged those same bunnies at a yard sale! LOL Love 'em!
*hugs*deb

Shirley said...

What a beautiful headboard. How wonderful that you have that treasure! The Sunbonnet Sue quilt is so pretty and sunny.

George said...

My grandmother had a very similar bed, but I don't remember her having such a nice quilt.

Ulla said...

Beautiful headboard. The Sunbonnet Sue quilt looks really sunny with the yellow blocks.
Happy Easter!

Barbara said...

LV, the quilt is darling and how lucky you are to have it. I have never seen this pattern before, but I have never ventured in the world of quilts.

See you Saturday.
Barbara

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Wow, LV, this room is so lovely with the amazing headboard and beautiful Sunbonnet Sue quilt. They certainly look perfect together!

Vonlipi said...

Beautiful carved headboard. You're very lucky to have it passed down to you. :)

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful bed! Thank you for sharing.

SuKnitWitty said...

I'm so glad you showed your SunBonnet Sue Quilt. It's a lovely quilt and of course Sue is my Favorite. When you visit me today, I did a post about SBSue last week...just below today's post! I think you'll like seeing one of my Sue's too. Your bed is a true treasure.

Unknown said...

Oh wow, those are wonderful things. I wish I had things like that from grandparents but for some reason things like that were considered old and out of date and not kept and how sad is that?

Happy VTT!
Tracy

Ann said...

That headboard is so gorgeous. You are so fortunate to have it. Love the Sue Bonnet quilt. So pretty.

EG CameraGirl said...

The quilt is a treasure! It's nice to see that you are using it and not hiding it away in a cupboard.

Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita said...

Beautiful bed and I love the quilt too! Can't wait to see what's in store for Saturday.
Best,
Stephanie

colorchic said...

Love that quilt, I have one very ragged one like it stashed away. Made by my grandmothers loving hands. Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy Easter1

Coloradolady said...

Ohhh, I love sunbonnet sue too, and I love yellow too, and I love old quilts, and remember.....I take exceptional care of things and treasure them. :)

Lovely post....Have a great VTT!

Heartfelt living said...

What a treasure you have! The headboard it lovely and your quilt is just precious. I love the cherrful colors.
Happy Easter,
Karen

Michelle said...

That beautiful carved headboard coupled with that adorable Sunbonnet Sue quilt is simply perfect!

Haly said...

Oh, what beauty....and what an adorable new look...very springy if I say so myself! Happy VTT...and have a wonderful Easter with your loved ones.

jeanne said...

Hello meme, I have just returned home from a long stay in Florida and today I am trying to catch up with my blogging friends. You are one of the dear ones. I LOVE the beautiful vintage bed and the story behind it. The quilt is darling on the bed. Lucky you to have this handed down to you. I have made a sun bonnet Sue quilt square. Just one square though.

You have captured my interest in you Pink Sat. post. I will be there to find out the secret. Smile.

Enjoy your day and thank you for your visits while I have been gone. I appreciate it so much.

Hugs, Jeanne

Dandelion Acre said...

Your bed has been preserved beautifully! I love hearing stories of objects that have been passed down through the generations of a family.

Charlotte said...

Love the quilt and the bed you have it displayed on. The rabbits are the best kind to have because they won't eat your flowers!

Heart2Heart said...

LV,

I simply love your headboard as a lover of things that have a history over things that are produced in mass quantities. I bet this one has quite a few stories behind it as well.

Love the Holly Hobby looking quilt as I remember the doll as a childhood favorite.

Hope you stop by as I am hosting weekly giveaways now on my blog.

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Love Love Love that quilt, LV.... The colors are so pretty and springy looking.... AND--that headboard is beautiful... SO glad you 'inherited' that bed. So special.
Hugs,
Betsy

Pat Harris said...

I love the bed and the quilt is perfect for it. Thank you for sharing it. Happy Easter and thank you for visiting junkblossoms. Pat

Stacey said...

Love the postcard you shared...

Wren Barrett 2011 said...

Hi LV,
Your quilt and headboard are really lovely! I also like your bunnies too...

Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such nice comments!

Best,
Karen

Cherie said...

Oh SOoooo very gorgeous! Happy Easter to you too - I'll be playing along starting next week -see you then ;)

Tammy said...

Your bonnet quilt is so pretty with the bright yellow background. The headboard is lovely, you would never know it was shortened.

Evelyn Yvonne Theriault said...

What a quirky card - dogs and a rooster! There are so many fun Easter cards around!
Evelyn in Montreal

CraftyMammie said...

how nice to have treasures from your in-laws. more so, you've kept them for years and are still in good condition. i love the yellow-ness of the quilt.

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