This quilt has been about 10 years in the making, now that I think back upon it. I saw this pattern in a long-ago quilt magazine and fell in love with it. I'd seen vintage quilts in this pattern and wanted to make my own. So, many 2 inch strips of fabric were cut, sewn together, and cross cut. Each finished square is 1.5 inches across, which at the time I considered tiny. Obviously I hadn't started my Baby Jane in the style of Jane Stickle project yet!
This is a full-sized quilt, so there are indeed many little squares of fabric. I included a few vintage fabrics in there, to bring me a smile, and maybe cause a future quilt appraiser to scratch their heads. I used a thin cotton bat for an old-fashioned look, but the problem is that one must quilt lines less that 2 inches apart. I spent much time machine quilting on my home Kenmore, as you can see in the close-up. However the wreaths in the plain blocks are quilted by hand. I still have to put some sort of motif in the middle, or the batting will bunch up when I wash it the first time.
Why special: It represents a lot of my time. It is cheerful and sunny, and will be the summer quilt on my bed.
What did I learn: Patience!
And guess what - it STILL isn't done! I am sewing down the binding this week. I had saved some of the purple fabric used in the plain squares for the binding, but years later, I couldn't find it. So I am using pink bias binding instead.
Viridian
14 comments:
Lovely quilt! I imagine it DID take some patience! I'm sure you're very proud of yourself...or you will be when that binding is done! ;)
Such a beautiful quilt. One you will enjoy for many years.
How wonderful you must feel to see it finished (well soon)
Scrappy quilts are not my thing BUT this one I really like. Takes a lot of patience to put together so many little squares.
What a beauty!! I love the scrappy look and the purple really catches your eye. Great job!
Quilts are worth all the years they can take. This is a beauty and congrats on your near finish. Lane
Some of the most gorgeous quilts are years in the making, and this quilt certainly qualifies! I love it!
I love it--the colors and how big it is. I don't have the patience (or the talent) for quilting.
very fresh and pretty! thanks for sharing it
I love that pattern. I have a top in the same one that I really should finish. You've inspired me.
Congratulations, wonderful quilt:)
don't feel bad about the time. i truly believe it's all about the journey. i am a professional quilter, and last week a lady that i quilted a quilt for six years ago gave it back to me and asked me if i would put on the binding for her!
I love this quilt!
i love the fabrics! reproductions are so great. the whole quilt is lovely
What a lovely reproduction, you did a good job capturing the vintage feel.
Sandra Starley
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