Vintage / Antique quilts
10-06-2021, 12:02 AM
#11
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Have you looked on Pinterest for ideas?
Here are a few traditional / antique examples from Pinterest:
A shoofly quilt
A floral log cabin
Road to Oklahoma (I did this in wildflower fabric several years ago and it was lovely; unfortunately have since lost the photo)
Some "broken dishes" examples
Some "Jacobs ladder" examples
Here are a few traditional / antique examples from Pinterest:
A shoofly quilt
A floral log cabin
Road to Oklahoma (I did this in wildflower fabric several years ago and it was lovely; unfortunately have since lost the photo)
Some "broken dishes" examples
Some "Jacobs ladder" examples
10-06-2021, 05:59 AM
#12
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Such beautiful and soft colors in this palate. This is one that I would do a Depression block with. All HST darker against lighter and so pretty with these colors. https://www.quilterscache.com/D/DepressionBlock.html .
10-10-2021, 02:48 PM
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Thank you all for your input. Still waiting for those 2 fabrics but have been been looking thru my pics for ideas (one can spend hours & days searching on my pc). Found a beautiful quilt 'Bubbles' by member Thepolyparrot, but all those drunkards path blocks - even with the special foot for these I think they would drive me nuts. I do like Jacobs Ladder, or a variation, much quicker too, also crazy patch or hexagons. I made a quilt for DGS using a variety of sizes of the economy block, and loved that one, all in blues. Hopefully the fabric will speak to me when I get my mojo back.
10-10-2021, 05:30 PM
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Hello Gay - I think your fabrics are lovely and I immediately thought of a recent email received from Rachel Hauser of Stitched in Color. She's preparing for a sew-along soon with her recently released Honeycomb Stars pattern. I realize this is not vintage/antique but it would be a beautiful quilt made with your fabrics. Here's a link to her site - Honeycomb Stars by Stitched in Color
Another thought, Jen Kingwell's soon to be released book - Quilt Recipes - has several patterns that I think would finish lovely in your soft, pastel colors. Wensleydale and Diamond Exchange are my two favorites. Here's a link - Jen Kingwell Quilt Recipes
Just my random thoughts - look forward to what you decide and hope you find your mojo soon!
Hugs, Christine
Another thought, Jen Kingwell's soon to be released book - Quilt Recipes - has several patterns that I think would finish lovely in your soft, pastel colors. Wensleydale and Diamond Exchange are my two favorites. Here's a link - Jen Kingwell Quilt Recipes
Just my random thoughts - look forward to what you decide and hope you find your mojo soon!
Hugs, Christine
10-10-2021, 11:53 PM
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Hello Christine, good to know you're home. Have been thinking of you much lately so will have to email you now. The Honeycomb Stars is very nice, and I loved her Winki Stars. Will need to get some neutral background fabrics as the ones I have need something added.
