Quilts made using vintage machines!
08-20-2011, 08:21 AM
#141
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Originally Posted by Muv
Crossstitcher - What a gorgeous little grand daughter you have, she looks so pretty in her new dress, and wonderful to hear she's keen to do her own sewing.
Well if this thread extends beyond quilts, here are a couple of pictures of my daughter - she's 15 - in a summer top I have just finished using my 1940 28K shown here http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-13.htm
It was an exercise in pattern drafting, she wanted a 1960's style square neck, and the print has a 60's look about it. Before all you Americans start jumping up and down, no the pictures aren't of the Kremlin, it's Brighton Pavilion.
Well if this thread extends beyond quilts, here are a couple of pictures of my daughter - she's 15 - in a summer top I have just finished using my 1940 28K shown here http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-13.htm
It was an exercise in pattern drafting, she wanted a 1960's style square neck, and the print has a 60's look about it. Before all you Americans start jumping up and down, no the pictures aren't of the Kremlin, it's Brighton Pavilion.
08-20-2011, 08:39 AM
#142
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Hello SewExtreme, thanks for looking at the doll quilt. I have to confess that the decoration in the centre was an afterthought. Once I'd done the border and binding it looked empty in the middle, so it was time for the emergency ribbon, buttons and beads.
Hello Bennett, the edging is narrow ribbon. She wanted wider ribbon, but I had to educate her! She's not one for sewing, she'd far rather ride a horse.
Hello Bennett, the edging is narrow ribbon. She wanted wider ribbon, but I had to educate her! She's not one for sewing, she'd far rather ride a horse.
08-20-2011, 11:04 AM
#143
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Here are a few things I have done on my Bernina 830... from 1975, that is! I have had it since it was new and it has always been dependable. I did the complete items and the FMQing with this machine - first time of FMQ.
Doll Quilt Swap
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Mug Rug for my Mom.
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Needlecase
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Mug Rug
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PP Doll Quilt
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08-20-2011, 11:58 AM
#144
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This 2011 July Doll Quilt Swap quilt was pieced entirely on my vintage Singer 301A and then the FMQ was done on my rather newer 2004 Bernina Artista~~which I also do love.
I honestly cannot say enough great things about my 301. It is such strong work horse and very straight seams. I absolutely love it to pieces, sorta speak. :-D
I honestly cannot say enough great things about my 301. It is such strong work horse and very straight seams. I absolutely love it to pieces, sorta speak. :-D
08-21-2011, 08:05 AM
#145
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Finally finished - the quilt I pieced on the 1913 Serata treadle, which can be seen at http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-8.htm
I bought the machine in May, and had to try it out. I wanted something that I could do quickly, and this project involved lots of long strips, ideal for getting used to sewing with a treadle. It's a wonderful machine - so smooth!
I got it quilted at the quilt shop, but put the binding on with the treadle. No, no hand sewing - that would take me forever. Slowly but surely I'm building up towards making quilts entirely at home.
I bought the machine in May, and had to try it out. I wanted something that I could do quickly, and this project involved lots of long strips, ideal for getting used to sewing with a treadle. It's a wonderful machine - so smooth!
I got it quilted at the quilt shop, but put the binding on with the treadle. No, no hand sewing - that would take me forever. Slowly but surely I'm building up towards making quilts entirely at home.
08-21-2011, 11:01 PM
#146
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Originally Posted by Muv
Crossstitcher - What a gorgeous little grand daughter you have, she looks so pretty in her new dress, and wonderful to hear she's keen to do her own sewing.
Well if this thread extends beyond quilts, here are a couple of pictures of my daughter - she's 15 - in a summer top I have just finished using my 1940 28K shown here http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-13.htm
It was an exercise in pattern drafting, she wanted a 1960's style square neck, and the print has a 60's look about it. Before all you Americans start jumping up and down, no the pictures aren't of the Kremlin, it's Brighton Pavilion.
Well if this thread extends beyond quilts, here are a couple of pictures of my daughter - she's 15 - in a summer top I have just finished using my 1940 28K shown here http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-13.htm
It was an exercise in pattern drafting, she wanted a 1960's style square neck, and the print has a 60's look about it. Before all you Americans start jumping up and down, no the pictures aren't of the Kremlin, it's Brighton Pavilion.
08-21-2011, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
This 2011 July Doll Quilt Swap quilt was pieced entirely on my vintage Singer 301A and then the FMQ was done on my rather newer 2004 Bernina Artista~~which I also do love.
I honestly cannot say enough great things about my 301. It is such strong work horse and very straight seams. I absolutely love it to pieces, sorta speak. :-D
I honestly cannot say enough great things about my 301. It is such strong work horse and very straight seams. I absolutely love it to pieces, sorta speak. :-D
08-21-2011, 11:09 PM
#148
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Originally Posted by Muv
Finally finished - the quilt I pieced on the 1913 Serata treadle, which can be seen at http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-8.htm
I bought the machine in May, and had to try it out. I wanted something that I could do quickly, and this project involved lots of long strips, ideal for getting used to sewing with a treadle. It's a wonderful machine - so smooth!
I got it quilted at the quilt shop, but put the binding on with the treadle. No, no hand sewing - that would take me forever. Slowly but surely I'm building up towards making quilts entirely at home.
I bought the machine in May, and had to try it out. I wanted something that I could do quickly, and this project involved lots of long strips, ideal for getting used to sewing with a treadle. It's a wonderful machine - so smooth!
I got it quilted at the quilt shop, but put the binding on with the treadle. No, no hand sewing - that would take me forever. Slowly but surely I'm building up towards making quilts entirely at home.
08-22-2011, 02:03 PM
#149
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Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Here is a quilt my DGD age 11 made on one of my machines the 319. Also used her own machine that was made in the late 50's or early 60's. DGD is going to enter it in the WV State Fair this year, she did all the sewing and I did the cutting.
08-22-2011, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Here is a quilt my DGD age 11 made on one of my machines the 319. Also used her own machine that was made in the late 50's or early 60's. DGD is going to enter it in the WV State Fair this year, she did all the sewing and I did the cutting.
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