Sunday, October 9, 2011

tiny treasure

I pulled out this little antique textile item the other day.  I have had it for a few years and just love it.  I guess you can call it a small potholder, it has thick batting inside. 
It measures just over 4 inches and has a great selection of ealy fabrics, ca. 1850.  If the front isn't enough for you, check out the back.
Front
 Back
 For size perspective.
No quilting or ties.  Handsewn loop.  The batting feels like it could be a thick blanket piece.  I'm glad somebody saved this tiny treasure so we could enjoy it today.





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13 comments:

  1. SusieOctober 9, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    How precious is that!

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  2. LiriopiaOctober 9, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Wow, I don't think those squares even measure a full inch. Very cute!

    Liri

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  3. Heirlooms by Ashton HouseOctober 9, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    What a treasure! It's neat that the back looks as nice as the front.

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  4. Marsha BOctober 9, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    That is so cool! I'm glad you have saved it in your collection.

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  5. JanOctober 9, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    How darn cute. Maybe it was for a child, do you think? Loved seeing it.

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  6. ---"Love"October 9, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    There certainly were lots of pretty fabrics back then, weren't there? Thanks for showing us. ---"Love"

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  7. BethOctober 9, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Just adorable!Thanks for sharing.

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  8. MarisaOctober 10, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Ann, this is so pretty, I'm going to post a link to your photos. How did this survive? It's amazing!

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  9. antique quilterOctober 10, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    this is just adorable your so lucky to have found this...
    what a treasure.
    Kathie

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  10. ColleenOctober 10, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    That is too cute. Great treasure!

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  11. DawnOctober 10, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I think this was made by one of the women piecing the pillow cases. So GREAT! Lucky us, thanks for sharing.

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  12. a good yarnOctober 12, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Do they look like they have been used Ann? They seem to be in amazing condition for objects that get a pretty rough time of it. ann :-)

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  13. Lee Prairie DesignsOctober 24, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Wonderful treasures! Love the fabrics that were used.

    Carolyn

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