How would you set these antique candle wick blocks?
#43
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Not knowing how old these block are, I would do a tug test. Saw a post on Bonnie Hunter and she was getting ready to work on some vintage fabric. She had sewn a few together and they tore right in her hands. She took a couple other pieces and tugged. The fabric had broken down and became unstable. She stopped using them all and just put them back. This was this week. May want to do a tug test just in case. The fabric was almost 100 years old she stated. Worth a shot. Yours may not be that old but I would do it anyway. Hope it passes the tug test.
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the first thing that popped into my head was to cut them in elongated diamond shape. Use neutrals (perhaps an almond and a soft beige tone on tones) to sash and cornerstone. I think the diamond shape has a bit of royal look to it. This would also work in rectangles, but, if possible, diamonds would be nice. If more of a showpiece than a used piece, even consider sashing of a satin or lacey fabric (Victorian style). Beautiful handwork!
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i love this idea Twinkie! I am all about making sure my family (including nieces and nephews) get all of the family heirlooms I have....that all seemed to come to me because my siblings neither care nor had the house size. She has 3 granddaughters so I could contemplate making 3 with 4 blocks each.
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If you set them 4 across and 3 down ( sounds unusual, but measurements work), AND put a 2 inch sashing between each block and 2 inch border around, you end up with a 54 x 59 inch (if my math is right) and that's not a bad size for a nap quilt or couch quilt, or even a bed topper for decoration or for extra warmth in winter.
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They are gorgeous!!! I remember when I used to do candlewicking. I would not put them on point because of the directions of the blocks. I think the white on off white would be pretty for the sashing and borders. You are a wonderful neighbor. Please make sure we get to see the finished product.
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