It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything on the old blog. My excuse is that unpicking old tops and blocks, washing and pressing the pieces, and finally drawing and hand cutting 5,500 little triangles for my latest quilt is taking a very long time. I’m not complaining through — it’s actually a process I enjoy, since it gives me lots of opportunities to admire the designs in the antique fabrics.
Since I have nothing to show for all my work except stacks and stacks of triangles, I thought I would share another old quilt booklet. Stitch ‘n Patch Quilts is one of my favorites, because most of the patterns are perfect for scrappy quilts. I also like the way the publisher color printed the templates on top of the text, efficiently combining templates and instructions on one page. This booklet contains the pattern I used to make one of my favorite quilts, the Lantern Quilt.
What a great book. I especially liked the grandmother’s star. I read the instructions and had a ‘flashback’ the fabric was stated at 36″ and batting I’m assuming is the interlining. Thanks for posting.
All of the patterns are so beautiful! I visit your page every day. Take care of your hands..(cutting 5,000 pieces..^_^) Thank you for sharing this great book.
I love your lantern quilt! Thanks for sharing the book!
Martha, I just bought an “Easy Patches” quilt top to quilt. I can’t wait to show you a picture because of the fabrics. Thanks so much for sharing these patterns that were available in the 70’s.
Thank you so much for sharing these images. I love the patterns you have found and take the time and effort to make. The lantern quilt pattern is a definate favourite and I hope to make one myself one day. I certainly dont mind waiting to see what you are working on! Thanks again
Thanks for sharing the book!
Sonnja
THE PATTERNS ARE BEAUTIFUL. SO VERY MUCH VARIETY.
THANKS FOR SHARING..