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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Remaking That Vintage Quilt I Found at the Thrift Shop....

I found this beautiful vintage quilt at the thrift shop a couple weeks ago. It's in need of some repair but only on a few blocks. I love the block the maker used. I asked on IG if anyone knew the name. I haven't been able to find this exact block so if you happen to know I'd love to hear from you! I have already figured out the measurements to remake it. I'll share them here in another post. After examining the quilt I found that the quilt top is hand-pieced which made me love it even more.

Some of the fabrics in the quilt are so pretty! It's a lot of fun to see them all. I thought it was funny that I pinned a couple of quilts that look similar to this one weeks ago. Then found this one at the thrift shop. I didn't even realize how similar the block style is until I was looking through my quilting board a few days ago to find a different quilt I had pinned.

I'm going to remake this quilt and I'm really excited about it! This is a test block I made. For the actual quilt I'm going to use a FQ bundle of Milk, Sugar & Flower by Elea Lutz that I got from Simply Sweet Fabric. I'm planning on using Kona Ice Frappe for the parts that are solid purple in the quilt. I can't wait to see how it turns out. I'll be hand piecing the center of the block and will machine piece the rest of it.

I had to get another shot of the Milk, Sugar & Flower bundle before I open it up and start cutting. Deep breath...those bundles are so hard to open!

I hope all is well where you are. I have been off Instagram for over a week, not by choice, but an issue with our wifi router again. I'm hoping the new piece comes this week. We'll see.

Happy Sewing!
xo Erin
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11 comments:

  1. Kelly O.March 24, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    what a wonderful project! I'll be excited to follow along!

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  2. vintage greyMarch 24, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    Love that quilt and your sweet sewing space!! Your block turned out beautiful! Hope you get your wi-fi router soon! Have a blessed week dearest! xo Heather

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  3. audreyMarch 24, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    Really lovely blocks! So great to hear that you're remaking it. So fun to use it for inspiration on your own quilt too.:)

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  4. KylieMarch 24, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    Looking forward to watching this one come together, Erin! It's a beautiful blocks and you've chosen such pretty fabrics for your new quilt :)

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  5. greg @ grey dogwood studioMarch 24, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Your test block is beautiful! This will be great made in Milk Flower Sugar!

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  6. SherryMarch 25, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    This is a beautiful quilt and it is great that you plant to restore it. I love the fabric bundle you are using.

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  7. agnesMarch 25, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    What a pretty block! Looking forward to seeing your progress! I love where you store your FQ bundles!

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  8. KMSCMarch 26, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    I love your block! Would you be willing to share the pattern for the block with your followers in a tutorial? Thanks!!

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  9. Sewn With GraceMarch 27, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    I love everything about this! I cannot wait to see your progress on this quilt. Everything you make is gorgeous and I know this will be a stunner as well!

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  10. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    I am looking forward to some specifics on how to make the great block in your Tuesday, March 24, 2015 post. Love it! Cheryl

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  11. mediakathSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    What has ever happened with this project? I have a 1930s quilt that I am starting to restore/remake for my sister's 60th bday next year...it was hers as a child and very ragged!

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