attempted cloth calendar quilt!
 

Wasn't real happy with this but I got "er done! Helping my Daughter out as she had 4 to make. anyone have suggestions on next one, I could use help! None of the cloth calendars are straight!! some were old... a lady had saved her Mom's and wanted one each for 4 children.

I don't have any suggestions, but I love the quilt. :thumbup:

What a great idea. Hummm.... I see cornerstones or stars at the intersections? I'm no pro though I'm sure there are gobs of ideas.

I have just started one of these. I collected tea towels while traveling and I am putting sashing in mine from fabric that I also purchased during the trip. I will use two strips of sashing in places to stager the towels slightly. That's my plan anyway. I can see it in my head, now I just have to get it all together. I will be watching your progress with interest and I wish you all the best.

Kind of a fun way for the family to put those to use, and keep the memories.

Those calendars were notorious for not being printed fully square on the quilt Plus remember the shrink factor of the linens!

For the next ... I think the best way to do it would be to square up each calendar first. I wouldn't worry if they were all the same size. More important to get the print squared onto the piece of fabric, and thus your fabric may be off grain once the trimming is done.

Then frame each up with a good quality quilting cotton. Then join. Because of the variation from one to the other, i would do a lot of quilting to help keep each calendar stable to maintain its straight appearance as it is washed, used and loved for the memories.

I believe she said it is 'done' & I like it just the way it is. I'm sure the linen towels weren't real easy to work with but the family will love them whether they are straight or a bit off! I think you did a great job!

Looks great!

that is a great idea. love the quilt

Very cool!!!!

Very nice.