Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Bought to copy #2

We rescue quilts like this because we want to study them a bit. I've so enjoyed this raggedy piece. How I would have loved to have seen it in it's pre-washed and bleached-to-death prime.

Let's examine the structure of it. It is a medallion quilt - and the piecing is fairly regular, despite the profusion of fabrics used. Although even those blend together in an amazing way, thanks to a common colors used: lots of white, red and blue - mainly Hawaiian fruity style.

The center is a mix of nine-patches and 4" blocks. A 1 1/2" inch border surrounds it. Next comes a 5" pieced strip, then a wider border. That pattern continues. There are 2 pieced strips, and then a border of all the same fabric - the design is just so choppy you think it is more piecing. It works.

I love the bright bright colors. it measures 63" x 86". It is hand pieced and machine quilted.


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6 comments:

  1. DebSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Oh it's so full of energy!! It would be a fun quilt to copy!!
    Deb

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  2. fabriquefantastiqueSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I love a scrappy quilt,

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  3. BuffySeptember 15, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Wonderful feeling in this quilt, even in current condition. Thank you.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Thank you Deb. I like the natural look and the enchanting simplicity of the quilts you buy.
    There is much to look and learn in this one. I love that in any quilt!.

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  5. DawnSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    This is a beauty! Looking forward to your copy.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Rose Prairie Quilts and FarmSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I think it is a neat quilt, I just wonder about what was the maker thinking and what she must of been like. I'll look forward to see what your copy will look like

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