Susan of
The History Quilter posted today {
here} about her most recent podcast, where she talks about signature quilts. I plan on listening to her podcast this weekend, but I also wanted to show you and Susan the signature quilt that I happen to have!
Though obviously this quilt has been in our family for a long time, I didn't know about it until a few years ago when I visited my cousin in southern California, and she was showing me around her home. She ushered me into the guest bedroom and said - "Do you remember this quilt? It was grandma and granddaddy's." Honestly, I had never seen it and had never heard about it.
Then one day a few months later, unexpectedly the quilt arrived at my house!
Every Churn Dash block is embroidered with the names of families, including my grandparents, dad, and uncles.
In the center block is embroidered "Escondido Free Methodist Church." Considering my granddad was a pastor for many many years, I assume this quilt was a gift from his congregation in Escondido CA.
Susan's post, and bringing the quilt out to show has prompted me to write an email to the church and see if by any chance they have any history on the quilt. Alot to hope for, but worth a shot.
Backed in a big floral print framed by a solid green border, it has a fold-from-the-back binding, and is obviously hand quilted. The piecing appears to have been done by machine. The quilt shows some wear, especially along the edges, but overall is in very good condition.
So there you have another fine example of a signature quilt. I'll be sure and report if I hear any more about its history.
