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I was perusing Bonnie Hunter's Quiltville Blog, and noted she had a group of retreaters working on her pattern, Hamilton Gardens. I was struck by the pattern and purchased it right away.
In my sewing room, I pulled various 1930's - 1940's reproduction patterns in pastels for this, with sashings of white fabric. But I needed more variety. On my shelves of my overstuffed sewing nook I spotted two more boxes of these fabrics. Inside were cut strips of the reproduction fabrics. I couldn't remember the project I cut them for! Or maybe they were leftovers?
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In any case, they are now part of this Hamilton Gardens project.
I sewed some blocks together, to see how they look:
I like this! They are laid out on my sewing room floor, and will have white sashing between them. They look even better on point, as shown in the front page of the pattern.
Back to my day job today, but I hope to get more done in the evenings this week and next.
Linking up with Monday Musings, Melva Loves Scraps, Wednesday Wait Loss, Needle and Thread Thursday, Put your Foot Down at the Quiltery, Nina-Marie, Finished or Not at Alycia Quilts, From Bolt to Beauty, Oh Scrap at Quilting is more Fun than Housework.
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Viridian
ooh that is going to be such a pretty quilt
ReplyDeleteoohhh.... I agree with Grace, your quilt will be stunning and very pretty! Hugs, Andrea MH
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics are so pretty and work well in this pattern. I'm always intimidated by Bonnie's quilts because of the number of pieces but this one really appeals to me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great scrappy quilt pattern to work on--all squares and rectangles! I like it! You've got a good handle on it. And yes, those hidden/forgotten scraps show up every now and then in my studio, too!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect pattern for featuring your 30's reproductions. Love it! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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It will be a lovely quilt when you get it finished. :) Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
ReplyDeleteGreat start on your Hamilton! I love it when I find fabric that I can use in a current project. :)
ReplyDeleteI can see why you were gobsmacked by the pattern. I like it, too, and think it would work well with a fabric collection I have. Thanks for the inspiration. I just love your soft and beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be awesome! I love the beautiful "vintage" fabrics you are using! Look forward to seeing more! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
ReplyDeleteohh so very lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are not kidding -- they are *transformed* simply by putting them on point!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about this pattern. I'm a Bonnie fan but confess the multitude of pattern offerings often leaves me overwhelmed. But THIS one -- I could do!
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