Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Suggestions please for using 30s prints >
  • Suggestions please for using 30s prints

  • Suggestions please for using 30s prints

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 06-22-2011, 12:53 PM
      #1  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Lyncat's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2010
    Location: Sun City West, AZ
    Posts: 1,265
    Default

    I have been collecting 30s reproduction prints, and I'd like to make the cutest quilt in the world out of them. I'm open to any and all suggestions!
    Lyncat is offline  
    Old 06-22-2011, 12:57 PM
      #2  
    Super Member
     
    mzzzquilts's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jul 2010
    Location: Hudson, MI
    Posts: 1,263
    Default

    The cutest ones I've seen made with 30's prints are dresden plate ones....IMHO :)
    mzzzquilts is offline  
    Old 06-22-2011, 01:31 PM
      #3  
    Senior Member
     
    hoppyfrog's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2010
    Location: Yosemite
    Posts: 731
    Default

    I also like bullseye blocks.
    hoppyfrog is offline  
    Old 06-22-2011, 01:36 PM
      #4  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Aug 2009
    Location: The middle of an IL cornfield
    Posts: 7,014
    Default

    Originally Posted by mzzzquilts
    The cutest ones I've seen made with 30's prints are dresden plate ones....IMHO :)
    I agree. My second vote goes to Double Wedding Ring.
    Third place would be Sunbonnet Sue and I'm thinking Dolly Days would be awesome in 30's prints.
    Lisa_wanna_b_quilter is offline  
    Old 06-22-2011, 01:41 PM
      #5  
    Senior Member
     
    abc123retired's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2011
    Location: West Suburban Chicago
    Posts: 385
    Default

    Search for "Ode to the 1930's" quilt pattern on the Web and you will see all sorts of blocks to get your creative juices started or you can buy the pattern and make one gorgeous quilt. Wish I had done that with mine.
    abc123retired is offline  
    Old 06-22-2011, 01:47 PM
      #6  
    Junior Member
     
    skippitydodahquilts's Avatar
     
    Join Date: May 2011
    Location: Lima, Ohio
    Posts: 186
    Default

    You could do a sampler, dresdon, postage stamp (depending on the size of the print), log cabin, etc. The possibilities are endless!
    skippitydodahquilts is offline  
    Old 06-22-2011, 01:52 PM
      #7  
    Super Member
     
    whinnytoo's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Dec 2009
    Location: Maine
    Posts: 1,189
    Default

    Im working on a 'braid' quilt using all those 30's prints...... will add white strips in between.
    whinnytoo is offline  
    Old 06-22-2011, 02:07 PM
      #8  
    Super Member
     
    bjeriann's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2010
    Location: Cottondale, Alabama
    Posts: 1,756
    Default

    30's are my favorite fabric. I think anything is great done in 30's. My row robin is a 30's sampler. I have so much if it I'll be able to make 4 or 5 large quilt top from mine. Can't wait to see what you decide.
    bjeriann is offline  
    Old 06-22-2011, 02:29 PM
      #9  
    Senior Member
     
    Join Date: Jul 2009
    Posts: 935
    Default

    Eleanor Burns has a really neat pattern book out called "Egg Money Quilts". All the quilts are made from vintage or 30s repros. Great pictures, easy to follow instructions. And, the patterns are what you would call "period specific". I have made a few from this book, and every once in a while make another block for the sampler.
    meemersmom is offline  
    Old 06-22-2011, 02:34 PM
      #10  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jun 2010
    Location: Arkansas
    Posts: 2,103
    Default

    Here's mine. I love those 30's fabric.
    Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Attachment-215383.jpe
Views:	1445
Size:	88.5 KB
ID:	215389   Click image for larger version

Name:	Attachment-215384.jpe
Views:	1437
Size:	56.4 KB
ID:	215390  
    LeeAnn is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    Lisa T
    Pictures
    29
    02-27-2009 07:56 AM
    retrogirl02
    Links and Resources
    2
    08-06-2008 04:58 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter