ctack2

Here is an 'overview' of chicken scratch and it even has the pattern for the star used in this beautiful quilt.

http://www.ca.uky.edu/hes/fcs/FACTSHTS/CT-MMB-712.pdf

Carol B

jitkaau

I am making one at the moment, in shades of navy and cream. This block is one of them, as it is a sampler. I've only done 6 blocks so far, so it will take an age before it is finished. Your quilt gives me an option for quilting. I was thinking about using large, navy blue ,tacking stitches around each shape so that it was in -keeping with the style. If anyone is looking it up on the web it is also called Depression lace and Australian lace. I'm happy with Chicken Scratch as it is very relaxing.

Blinkokr

Just lovely, great job and thanks for sharing
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

Blinkokr

What a treasure, great job and thanks for sharing
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

grann of 6

I used to do that when I was a kid. I made aprons for all my aunts with the "Chicken Scratch" around the hem area, for Christmas presents. I did so much hand sewing as a kid, that my hands now have arthritis and I CAN'T do that stuff anymore.

ItsJustMe

Really lovely. I've wanted to use gingham for a quilt for a long time.

stichinluvr

Chicken scratch is a series of X's and crosses in a square. These, in turn, will make your design. I used to make my designs and then "fill in the blanks". This is beautiful and a great example.

hershery

very pretty, show us a picture when she is done.

sguillot

I love the pictures, now I want to make one. Years ago my mother marked a long piece of gingham for a full skirt and my summer project was to cross stitch that skirt to keep me busy and out of trouble. I guess it worked because I inherited her love of quilting and sewing. I'll bet many of us have memories like that.

nannyrick

Oh, that is so pretty.I love it.