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Here's an oldie from 1989. I was looking for something in the linen closet the other day, and ran into this. I'd forgotten I even had it! I made this for my Mom, and it was made for a specific spot in her apartment, as I remember. When Mom passed away 9 years ago, I got this back. I stuck it in the linen closet and forgot about it. I think the pattern is Old Maid's Puzzle and it was 4 blocks, but I made the 4 patches that come together in the center into one large patch. When I look at this, I think of "Miami Vice" and remember all the soccer games where I sat and did the hand quilting. I'm not terrible impressed with it now - I think the contrast is too low. But it's nice and summery and I'm enjoying it hanging in the hallway.
Here's a better shot of the hand quilting. I used a peach thread, which barely shows.
I'm making Very Slow Progress on the Disappearing 9-Patch/I Spy quilt. One more session of trimming the rest of the blocks and I'll be ready to get them up on the design wall. Then the fun begins!
I thought this carousel horse from the local county fair was pretty cool! It's a Sea Horse! I love that metallic turquiose and the fin-thing on the back of the saddle.
I hope y'all are having a great summer!
I always love my trim piles, but never take a picture...
ReplyDeleteThen I wondered, why are you trimming the blocks? don't they just get cut apart and sewn back together?
What a nice surprise in your linen closet AND I LOVED Miami Vice!!
ReplyDeleteWow girl, what a large pile of trimmings you have there.....the better to put your quilt together my dear!!! HA!
I love looking at oldie but goodies. I see your indigo incorporated into a pastel sort of piece. Bet your mom loved this! Oh, and of course, the pretty seahorse is blue too!
ReplyDeleteI know it's special to have this wall hanging back even if it's no longer your taste/style. I had to laugh at Miami Vice. :o)
ReplyDeleteIt's funny what you find hidden away in linen cupboards. I'm always finding forgotten about pillow cases and tea towels!
ReplyDeleteLike the photo of the trimmings. I ought to take a photo of the red and white scraps that are rapidly filling the bin.
Your mom's quilt is dated, but still a pretty quilt. I love the sea horse.
ReplyDeleteOooo, I love that carosel "horse" too!
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, your lottery blocks were cheerful and fun. And I think your challenge quilt was worth the effort. I think we all have challenges we undertake and then don't feel so wonderful about when we finish them. It's all a learning experience.