1930's Reproduction Quilt Just Finished

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12-07-2016, 04:42 PM

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Daylesewblessed

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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

It's also known as a "9 Patch and Snowball", a traditional pattern. Perfect for the 30's repros.... Love the way you did the borders as QAYG. I'm going to have to remember that.

I have two Singer 301s and never thought to quilt on them! How was it? Did you use a walking foot?

Yes, I have a Singer slant walking foot, probably from the Touch and Sew era, and it works great! I am not sure that a walking foot was ever made specifically for the 301 and its feed dogs, but this one works for me. I have the 301 sitting at the end of the dining room table with a chair to the left. The table is slippery and allows for the quilt to keep pushing ahead. The chair is helpful when there is drape to the left. I don't find that the throat of the 301 is too small, but I don't do huge quilts either. The 301 can drop its feed dogs, but I have not tried free motion with it.

I also use the Pfaff 130 for some quilting. It is in a cabinet up against the wall, and the bulk just doesn't have anywhere to go.

I had a 503 Rocketeer once, but right now I don't own anything newer than the 1958 Pfaff 130.

12-07-2016, 05:02 PM

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cjackaitlin

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Love this quilt, this is a beauty. Thanks for sharing.

12-07-2016, 05:20 PM

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zozee

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How pretty and comfy looking. Wonderful color placement.

12-07-2016, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Daylesewblessed

FUN! I love sewing on the golden oldies. I need to start looking for a slant walking foot....

12-07-2016, 05:55 PM

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quilterpurpledog

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I really like your '30's reproduction fabrics and you picked a perfect pattern to showcase them. I really your quilt and I like the method you used to quilt it. I have used this method or one similar to it with nice success and a whole lot less hassle of moving a large quilt sandwich. I hope your camp auction raises lots of money.