Gingham Quilt
02-10-2012, 12:59 AM
#71
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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
http://www.ca.uky.edu/hes/fcs/FACTSHTS/CT-MMB-712.pdf
Carol B
02-10-2012, 04:25 AM
#72
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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.
02-10-2012, 04:51 AM
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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.
02-10-2012, 07:16 AM
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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.
02-10-2012, 10:29 AM
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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.
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