Day 189 of 2018

I found a few treasures at the antique mall. 

The bear paw quilt top is probably the only way 

I will ever end up with a red and white quilt.  

It has just nine blocks but measures 76x78.  

It is both faded and stained in spots. 

The two 9-patch tops are made with many of the same fabrics and blocks,

 are similar in size at approximately 69x87, 

and I am sure were meant to be a pair by the maker.  

My favorite of these 9-patch tops is the one on the right.  

Unfortunately, someone has washed these two tops 

and the one in the middle has blocks that are falling apart as a result.

The vendor acknowledged this and sold it to me for half the asking price.  

I might consider taking it apart to use the good blocks 

to make the other one a bit larger. 

We'll see. Maybe I will be up for an attempt at the repairs.