Monday, July 15, 2013

Antique Quilt and A Finish


Good Monday Morning Chick a dee's.

I am so in love with this antique quilt.   I repaired it for a customer who wants to hand it down to his daughter.  It was such a pleasure to repair.  Each stitch keeping in mind the sweet hands that stitched it originally, wanting to make her proud.   I just love this pattern.  Some of the blocks where made out of flour sacks and some out of old clothing.  You just have to admire the quilt maker for using what she had.   Does anyone know what the name of the block is?    


I finished this quilt last year but never finished the binding.   It is finally all complete.  The pattern is called Blissful Day out of Quilt Magazine (not sure what year).  I am pretty sure the fabrics I used was an Urban Chicks line.  Forgot to take a picture of the back, the back is red with white pin dots and the binding is a red and white gingham.  

Hope you have a great sewing day.

Hugs
donna


19 comments:

  1. I believe the name of the block is Glorified Nine Patch. That ric-rac makes the Bliss!

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  2. Love them both! ♥

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  3. The vintage quilt is so beautiful! Glad it all worked out in repairing it!! And, your quilt is so gorgeous and sweet!! Happy Monday and week to you!! xo Heather

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  4. Oh, both quilts are wonderful! You are so talented to be able to make such lovely things, and to repair, too. I love seeing what you do, Donna. Happy day!

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  5. Your antique quilt looks like one I got from my nanny, I did a blog post on the name here: http://missyscakesandaprons.blogspot.com/2012/06/circle-upon-circle-quilt.html It has several names, circle upon circle and double nine patch, etc. Your finished quilt looks great!

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  6. Well done you for taking such good care of the heirloom quilt. And I LOVE the ric-rac on your Bliss quilt - definitely going to need to copy your idea some time :-)
    Have a lovely week,
    xx

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  7. How fantastic that you can bring new life to this quilt. What a beautiful keepsake. Well done, Donna.

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  8. Cute quilt. Isn't it great to have a finish.

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  9. Beautiful quilts, Donna. I especially love the one you made - very pretty and unique :)

    Enjoy your week! Hugs to you.

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  10. Beautiful antique quilt...what a wonderful legacy. Love your quilt too. The ric RAC makes it.:-)

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  11. Nothing is happier than a quilt with pin dots and checks! Absolutely darling!

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  12. what a lovely thing to be able to do ,to fix that gorgeous quilt,how clever you are Donna,love your quilt as well.xx

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  13. Sure nice of you to repair her lovely quilt:) And the one you made is gorgeous!

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  14. Love love you quilts! They are both just beautiful! :) Happy Tuesday! xo Holly

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  15. Both quilts are just lovely!! I love the idea that you could bring an old quilt back to life! Your Blissful Day quilt looks amazing!! Have a wonderful week.
    Blessings
    Susie

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  16. Love the old quilts and makin new ones too! thanks for visiting and nice comment.

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  17. How wonderful you could repair the antique quilt!

    The quilt you made has been on my list. Love it!

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  18. Thank you for your nice comment on my blog. The quilts are gorgeous, the new one and the old one. Such happy colours. And I see another beautiful quilt behind the old one, the pink with roses, I like roses very much :-).

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  19. Your quilts are wonderful and beautiful! Makes me want to go do some sewing ;) thank you for stopping over to my blog, I love to have new blog friends! Have a fun weekend!

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