I’ve been writing this blog for 3 1/2 years, and I’ve decided it’s time to make a change. Starting today, I’m going to try out the following schedule (subject to change at the author’s whim): Monday: ongoing projects and other miscellaneous stuff Tuesday: vintage quilt patterns Wednesday: vintage fabrics Thursday: vintage embroidery transfers Friday: vintage…
Month: May 2012
Antique Album Quilt – Remade
It’s been wonderful to be able to hand quilt again. My carpal tunnel has improved after taking a 4 month quilting break and wearing a wrist brace to bed. I was so happy to get back to this project, and I’m looking forward to quilting more of the insane amount of tops I have waiting…
Emily’s Heart Doll Quilt Top
This is a miniature version of Emily’s Heart Quilt which I made for her as a bride quilt. For the blocks in this small quilt, I used similar dress prints from the 1930s – 1950s, and the smaller heart block from the border of Emily’s original quilt. I would have liked to add the heart…
Chintz Aprons with Appliqued & Embroidered Pockets
I enjoy making these aprons so much that I am continuing to sew them even though I’ve only sold a few. They are very nice to have on hand for gifts. I have used one for a hostess gift and Emily has taken taken a couple for bridal shower presents. For these two aprons, I…
Bloggers’ Quilt Festival – Charley Harper Water Drop Quilt
It’s time once again for the Bloggers’ Quilt Festival over at Amy’s Creative Side. Although it’s only been a few months since I posted my Charley Harper Water Drop Quilt, I am using it as my entry because it’s my current favorite of all the quilts I’ve made. The idea began when my husband gave…
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The Headstart Book of Knowing & Naming, 1976 Kent Salisbury, Illustrator
Appliqued Baby Quilt – Vintage Novelty Toy Fabric
The quilt top is smaller than I originally planned. I decided to use each of the toy motifs only once, and then make two bead blocks. The blocks are 8″ with 2″ sashing and a 4″ outside border. Because I have so much of this novelty fabric, I might add this to my shop as…
Alice in Wonderland Redwork Quilt Blocks #5 and #6
This is the project I took on my long vacation immediately after my daughter’s wedding last year. This type of embroidery is so perfect for traveling; it’s even better than hand piecing because there are no little pieces to keep track of, and only one color of thread. The Alice blocks go very slowly (especially…