The Fabric of my Life

The Fabric of my Life

             This quilt has pretty much seen its better days as it has been much used and loved. My grandmother Tillie Albrecht made it in the late 1950’s using scraps of fabric from other projects. Though not displayed on a bed anymore, every time I look at it I can fondly remember the clothing my siblings and I wore from  these fabrics.

           

My Grandmother was a farmer’s wife and having come of age during the Great Depression was resourceful enough to make sure that nothing was wasted. The “batting” for this quilt and others she made were old flannel sheets which added an extra layer of warmth. This quilt is tied with yarn and  was pieced together on her treadle machine. As my grandmother died when I was in second grade, this  quilt brings back memories of a grandmother who left too soon.