Tuesday, May 14, 2019

HOME FROM A MISSISSIPPI RIVER BOAT CRUISE

We have just returned from a Mississippi River Boat Cruise.  Time to get back to the quilt studio, but getting the wash, mail sorted, and grocery shopping takes a day or two.  
Wonderful food, entertainment, and tours.  
Here I am on the porch of Oak Alley sugarcane plantation.  Beautiful pre Civil War home.
No matter where we go I seem to be able to find a quilt or two.  This is an example of a pre Civil War quilt made by slaves on one of the plantations.
This quilt in remarkable condition was seen at a cotton plantation that has been operating sense the 1790's through today. 
This quilt pattern is Solomon's Puzzle.  Having recently done a quilt with drunkard's path blocks I am thinking I would like to do a small wall hanging with this pattern myself.  I really like the layout.  
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12 comments:

  1. priscillaMay 14, 2019 at 1:11 PM

    We were just there too! Loved the paddleboat up the Mississippi River!!

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  2. Home Sewn By UsMay 14, 2019 at 2:54 PM

    Hi Donnalee! I have always wanted to take one of the riverboat cruises. I hope you write a post with more details - how did you like your cabin? Were there a lot of people onboard, and did you get to see as much of the ports as you wished? I know they give you just a taste so you want to visit again. How cool! Love that porch on the plantation. It looks like it was cool enough to wear a jacket. I would have expected it to be warmer. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  3. DeniseMay 15, 2019 at 10:26 AM

    Lovely quilts, and Solomon's Puzzle is my favorite.

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  4. Susie HMay 15, 2019 at 1:44 PM

    We quilters see quilts wherever we go whether it's actual quilts, floor tiles, or whatever. Looks a like you had a good time and I too would like more details from the trip.

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  5. BrookeMay 15, 2019 at 2:20 PM

    oh so fun!
    love the older quilts!
    glad you had a great time!!

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  6. Rebecca GraceMay 15, 2019 at 3:34 PM

    Ooh, how fun! Sounds like a great trip. Thanks for sharing the historic quilts. I'm smitten with the Solomon's Puzzle as well. :-)

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  7. MiaismineMay 15, 2019 at 7:38 PM

    I also enjoyed your photos of the vintage quilts! That puzzle one is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing what looks like a great trip!

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  8. SusanMay 16, 2019 at 2:41 PM

    Looks like a great cruise, and lovely to see the old quilts!

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  9. The Joyful QuilterMay 19, 2019 at 6:27 AM

    Thanks for sharing your Riverboat tour with us!! Those old quilt are SEW sweet.

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  10. Quilter KathyMay 19, 2019 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful hand stitched quilts... thanks for sharing the photos!

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  11. LIttle Penguin QuiltsMay 19, 2019 at 9:17 AM

    Your cruise sounds like a wonderful time! I would enjoy seeing the plantations and old quilts, too.

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  12. Christine SlaughterMay 20, 2019 at 7:00 PM

    The paddleboat looks so fun! And those quilts are just amazing. Wow!

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