Sunday, March 3, 2013

Quilter's clamps, sewing tools






This is a beautiful early hand forged set of quilter's clamps.   Ex Collection Felicia Sessums.  Felicia used them clamped on the edge of a mantel or a step back cupboard to hold a garland of bayleaves and little naturals.   These are beautiful clamped on a table edge or in a sewing basket.   Of course they held the four corners of a small quilting frame together.   Rare to find now!  Not to be confused with the later cast type. 
The "C" part is about 2 inches on each one. Fully open, turn screw and all they measure about 3 1/2 inches.  E