Vintage Granny Squares...by Charisma

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04-16-2012, 04:56 PM

charismah

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Vintage Granny Squares...by Charisma

I inherited these blocks from someone.
They were made from mens old shirts and hand pieced...not all the blocks were the same size...fragile fabrics...but they still needed to be put into a quilt don't you think?

I added the sashing& corner stones along with a border...and quilted it with a large stipple.
It's currently in the wash to get the vintage crinkle look that happens with the bamboo batting (just like W&N cotton).

04-16-2012, 04:57 PM

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04-16-2012, 05:04 PM

erstan947

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Love what you did with these blocks. Very nicely done! I love the vintage fabrics!

04-16-2012, 05:19 PM

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Beautiful! I wanna grow up to be you lol

04-16-2012, 05:44 PM

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Fabulous! I love vintage & these vintage blocks are awesome! Great work as always!
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04-16-2012, 06:19 PM

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Really beautiful...I love vintage.

04-16-2012, 06:41 PM

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Your choice of a simple quilt design complements humble beginnings of this quilt. I love the "down-home" look of quilts made with men's shirts. Thanks for sharing.

04-16-2012, 06:51 PM

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Oooh... those blocks are fabulous! I've always liked (what I call) the "Autograph block" (or what-ever it's real name is) & these vintage ones are just awesome. I love how you set them together & agree that the simpler quilting really adds to the overall "vibe". This one is a keeper! Thanks for sharing!