w7sue

I was in our local Goodwill Bin store last month when I saw this poor quilt. I purchased it for less than $2 and brought it home. Into the washer and dryer it went and then I took the whole thing apart. None of the blocks were the same size, there were gathers, puckers and pleats all over the place. I kept 12 of the embroidered blocks and tossed the rest.

None of the blocks were the same size. I used iron-on interfacing on the back of each block, then trimmed them to the largest size possible. I knew if I just sashed them, the size differences would stand out. I decided to use a technique I hadn't used in a long time.

I meandered on the quilt (over the embroidery too). I love how it turned out.

OneMoreQuilt

So glad you were able to save the poor thing. The results are beautiful!

Tartan

​Really cute!

quiltingcandy

You did a wonderful job! The person that made the original quilt would be so happy to know her embroidery lives on.

justflyingin

Nice save! So glad you saved all that embroidery. Let me guess...you've done embroidery!!!

ScubaK

really nice

CookyIN

I'm in awe of what you've done. The beautiful vintage blocks suddenly look modern and fresh. Your quilt is absolutely wonderful. Great job!!!

JenniePenny

Very pretty remake: you've masterfully highlighted those embroidery blocks. The new quilt is adorable.

sue.ross.8782

Very good re-purposing of the embroidered blocks. Your setting of the blocks shows off their beauty to much greater advantage. Congratulations on finding this jewel and resetting it properly.

toverly

Good Save! I am glad you rescued it.