Quilt Blocks - Vintage or Not?
#1
Quilt Blocks - Vintage or Not?
Hello to all,
I have run across some quilt blocks that have been paper pieced and hand sewn. I don't know what to do with them and there are 3 differant sizes. I have no clue about them and need all the help I can get. Here are a few pics and if anyone can give me a clue as to what to do I would be grateful. There are quite a few blocks and these are just a few pictures.
I have run across some quilt blocks that have been paper pieced and hand sewn. I don't know what to do with them and there are 3 differant sizes. I have no clue about them and need all the help I can get. Here are a few pics and if anyone can give me a clue as to what to do I would be grateful. There are quite a few blocks and these are just a few pictures.
#3
Hello to all,
I have run across some quilt blocks that have been paper pieced and hand sewn. I don't know what to do with them and there are 3 differant sizes. I have no clue about them and need all the help I can get. Here are a few pics and if anyone can give me a clue as to what to do I would be grateful. There are quite a few blocks and these are just a few pictures.
I have run across some quilt blocks that have been paper pieced and hand sewn. I don't know what to do with them and there are 3 differant sizes. I have no clue about them and need all the help I can get. Here are a few pics and if anyone can give me a clue as to what to do I would be grateful. There are quite a few blocks and these are just a few pictures.
This if one of the parts I like--getting graph paper and figuring what to do with wonderful problems. Tell us what you
come up with!
#4
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sash the little ones to be the size of the big one...then when put together it will appear the blocks are floating!
They are not really "vintage" in terms of age of the blocks, but some of the fabrics range a couple of decades!
They are not really "vintage" in terms of age of the blocks, but some of the fabrics range a couple of decades!
#6
I would take my cue from Babbette's Blanket. If they are not already sizes that work together (like 3", 6", 9" and 12", or 4", 8" and 12" finished) I would attach borders to the squares to bring them up to size, then play with them until they fit together like a puzzle. I think it will be stunning, wish I lived closer, I would love to come over and play with them myself! Please show us what you decide to do, what a wonderful challenge! http://www.interweavestore.com/Crochet/Patterns/Babette-Blanket.html
Babette's Blanket, from Interweave.com.
Babette's Blanket, from Interweave.com.
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#7
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From the strip of pink paisley, I'm thinking 1970's? I would look for a date on the papers but it looks to be pages from a Sears catalogue? That may not have a date or be an old catalogue that they used. So I'd go with made in 1970 but with some material probably earlier?
#8
Not vintage, it doesn't matter, they are lovely and here you can be creative and have fun! I agree with pstrwife by putting the smaller squares together to make larger ones. Just lay them out and move them around and see what you come up with that is pleasing to you. There are no rules............just have fun with them and enjoy!
#9
Thats how I was taught to make quilts when I was 6-7 yrs old 1st thing my mom ever did teach me how to sew and it was on a old treadle I'm 56 now so I'm sure thats old time quilt block the fabrics look old! but not as old as me!
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