I paid around $8-10 for this quilt. The circles are made from 30's-50's fabrics. They were around 6-7" across. I varied the sizes for a baby quilt for my niece in New Hampshire. The background is Grunge by Moda.
Month: December 2021
Little Baskets
I bought these little 3 1/2" basket blocks at an estate sale for $3.00. It was my first time adding a sawtooth border and appliqué border. I put it in the 2018 quilt show. Also it was the first time I tried spiral quilting. I think it's about 36" square.
Tinker Toys (or Old Maid Variation)
This top was $15.00 from an estate sale a few years ago. The border was very thin and wonky. I don't remember what the backing was. The back is from some 70's calico and muslin. Someone at my local quilt shop thought it looked like Tinker Toys. I agree! It was gifted to my big… Continue reading Tinker Toys (or Old Maid Variation)
A quilt for Queenie dog.
I bought a stack of 1/2 square triangles (90's fabrics) for just a few dollars. I had to square up every single one because they varied in size. As I was laying out the blocks I decided this quilt would go to my sister because of the black, and I'm pretty sure she'll never have… Continue reading A quilt for Queenie dog.
MOORESTOWN MODERN #5
Handy Andy block from scrappy quilt with 40's & 50's fabrics. Moorestown Modern 1, 2 & 3 were for our friend Frank and his daughter. The original scrappy quilt came from his cabin in Moorestown. I asked for the other scrappy quilt he had and planned big blocks that would work. This was Andrew's choice.… Continue reading MOORESTOWN MODERN #5