Antique Album Quilt Top — Remade
The top is finally done, and I am so happy with it. The reproduction striped sashing reminds me of the original sashing (which was rotten), and the antique fabrics from my stash fit in well with the original prints. Here, once again, is the original top.
And here is the revised top, which is quite a bit smaller since I had to reduce the size of the blocks.
The weirdest thing happened when I was cleaning up these photos — I noticed that even though I fixed the incorrect block in the upper right corner of the original top, I made the same mistake on one of the half blocks in the top row of the revised quilt. I accidentally turned the interior, partial 9-patch upside down. I can’t tell you how many times I looked at that block when I was putting the top together and I never noticed it. Apparently, the same thing happened to the original quilter and it was just meant to be, so I am not changing it since it cracked me up when I saw it.
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Amy wrote,
You know, in some way it seems that that turned block is just meant to be. Like this quilt really has a life and personality of its own, and when you fixed the original boo-boo, it forced you to put another one in somewhere else. I like it — it adds charm!
Link | January 28th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Allie wrote,
You did a truly masterful job on this – and I’m glad you left the block alone! I think the quilt wanted it that way, *G*
Link | January 28th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Chris Jurd wrote,
It looks fantastic Martha. Where would the makers have put their signature. We are making a similar version as a swap in our weekly sewing group.
Link | January 28th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
jan wrote,
It looks great! Too funny about the inadvertant ‘humility block’!
Link | January 28th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Becky wrote,
Very nicely done. I really like the blend of the old fabric and the reproduction.
Thanks for your nice words about the kittie.
Link | January 28th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
kathie wrote,
wow I am so impressed, I just LOVE this quilt
you did an amazing job and now I can’t wait to see how you quilt it.
The fabrics in this quilt are just amazing.
Kathie
Link | January 29th, 2010 at 2:43 am
Ann Champion wrote,
Oh wow… you’ve outdone yourself! The remake looks fabulous. I don’t think you could have chosen a better sashing fabric? It has the look and feel of the original..but it’s so much better. It looks like a tired old saggy old gal that’s had a face lift?
I think it’s funny that you ended up with a renegade block. Maybe the spirit of the original maker was guiding your hands?
Well done Martha!
Link | January 29th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Alice wrote,
I can’t believe how fast you have sewn this.
I love the wavy stripe, and the stripes that are cut crooked on the grain.
You’ve really inspired me – I have bought two old tops on e-bay – one of them is soaking in the bathtub right now. I just can’t wait to start fixing it up.
Link | January 29th, 2010 at 8:06 am
Jane Swanson wrote,
I adore this quilt and am so inspired by how you put it all together. I think it is so serendipitous about that rebel block!
Link | January 29th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Holly wrote,
Congratulations Martha! It’s really lovely. I really like that you took so much care to honour the original quilter. There is something truly touching in that. I think that she would be pleased with your results…
Link | January 29th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Shasta wrote,
It looks fabulous. I really admire you for taking it apart and redoing it. Funny about the mistake – somethings are meant to be.
Link | January 29th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Karen Beigh wrote,
You chose well on the sashing fabric and did a great job fixing this quilt top.
Link | January 30th, 2010 at 7:09 am
Ann wrote,
You did a FANTASTIC job reworking this album quilt and have remained true to the original in the process! It looks great – the sashing you chose is VERY much like the original. I like that you took the time to get it straight. It does a better job uniting the whole quilt and leading your eye around the quilt.
It’s so funny that that one block got turned again! Perhaps you could call this quilt your haunted quilt. It reminds me of a story I heard during a tour of an antebellum home in Columbus, MS. The owners had tried several times to paint one of the rooms but the paint would always run off the walls. Stubborn walls, stubborn block…
Link | January 30th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Nauvoo Quilt Co wrote,
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the quilt top!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Can I ask where you got the flickr widget showing your quilts?
LOVE that too!
Link | January 30th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
pratima wrote,
Wow, it looks stunning!!! The sashing is so beautiful. Love it!
Link | February 1st, 2010 at 2:16 pm