I used a layer cake of 1930s reproduction prints called "Chloe's Closet." To make it look like each hexagon is a separate piece, I quilted straight lines in the appropriate place:
Just admit that you've never seen anything so cute. I have enough to make another runner and a baby quilt with this fabric.
I had to take a photo with one of my "vintage" Pyrex bowls. So cheery. This belongs in a kitchen with one of those old fashioned refrigerators and a black and white checkered floor. Don't you think, Drusilla?!
Earlier this week I did a little inventory of all the sewing projects I have ingredients for. I even cut a lot of my pieces out before putting each project in a bag. (Who has two thumbs, a lot of fabric and no piano students right now?!) I pulled out one of the bags last night and got to work. Here is the result:
Fun, huh? I can't get enough of that French General Rural Jardin. Using the toile for the flower petals was a little problematic - I didn't want to cut anyone's face off or get another horse's bum. I love how it turned out.
This last project has been featured here before when I did the bulk of the work over Conference weekend. I decided to put it in the Eagle Mountain Quilt Show next weekend, so I had it quilted at a long arm quilter, then I hand sewed the binding. Wish me luck! I love to win stuff, you know.
I brought this quilt to my class several weeks ago and as my quilting friends were admiring it I noticed one of the pieces was upside-down. Bah! Thank goodness it was in a corner and relatively easy to fix. If it had been in the middle, I would have called it my Amish patch. (Did you know the Amish have a tradition of putting a "mistake" in their quilts because only God is perfect?)
Check Amy's blog for more fun stuff to do with fabric and obsessive compulsive disorder! And be on the look out for the pattern for our car seat blankets that we'll be selling soon. :)
17 comments:
If I was a rich girl..."lada dee-dee dee-dee diddle-diddle duummm"...oh I crack myself up! But seriously, if I was I would buy ALL of them from you! So beautiful...I just want them all. So wish I had your talent!
What an amazing craftswoman you are! Hey! Weird coincidence: I have an old fashioned fridge and a checkered floor. Just saying. I think my home is one big Amish patch.
i hope you win, too! i would choose yours.
holy cheater on the hexagons. how fun, though, to have that same look in the end.
all is beautiful.
wow! there are all so beautiful, and it must taken you a long time to do that.
Really beautiful finishes--how satisfying! I love your fabric choices.
Fabulous!! Really like your projects!
Blessings,
KT
My goodness, you have been busy, Nicole! Love them all, but that toile runner is my favorite.
Loved the reference. "Gotta go, Christmas tree's on fire..." :)
All your projects are so pretty! Love the hexagon runner, and especially the "cheat" part, which I never would have known otherwise. I spotted that cool Pyrex bowl right away!
Even if it is a bit of a cheat, the flower garden runner is gorgeous! I love your choice of fabrics. Good luck in the quilt show!
I love the Grandmother's Flower Garden block. SEW cute! :-)
a baby quilt in that pattern with those fabrics would be gorgeous. i love the reproduction prints.
What a great (and easy!) way to make Grandmother's Flower Garden blocks! I've done them the hard way and this looks much more fun! Beautiful pics!!
darling, as always. Allyn and I are always amazed at your productivity!
Your projects are SO beautiful! I love your work, and your blog is always so much fun to visit. Good luck at the quilt show! :o)
What great and wonderful inspiration! YOur quilts are lovely and good luck with the contest next week! I'm sure you'll win a ribbon. :o)
I didn't know that piece of Amish trivia. I like it!
You totally took me "there" with your vintage kitchen description. These are beautiful finishes.
I hope you do well at the quilt show!
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