The Family Baby Quilt

This appliqued and pieced indigo and cheddar crib quilt lay safely tucked away in Mom's hope chest for decades. She does not recall the quilt ever being used at home when she was growing up, and neither did her older sisters. I have spoken to appraisers and quilt collectors about it, and they believe it was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. That would mean it could have been made by my great-grandmother Susannah. I feel very honoured to be the custodian of this lovely quilt, preserving it for future generations.