Saturday, December 27, 2014

A No-Scrap-Too-Small Sighting


We were in Guthrie, Oklahoma last week - new territory for me. There was only time for one antique shop stop but look what I found! An exquisite little no-scrap-too-small piece. I would estimate this measures 12" x 16" so you know what that means - many of these pieces are just fingertip size.


This piece probably deserved a rescue - it was encased in a cheap frame so taking a few photos was not easy, the glass added a bit of glare. But you get the picture (pardon the pun) ...

And I am newly inspired to do more hand piecing of tiny scraps. I like how it is edged with rick-rack. I'd estimate these fabrics mostly come from the 1930s, wouldn't you? I sure wish I could stitch a while alongside the person who pieced this. I think we would have a very good time together!


5 comments:

  1. What a motley collection! Somehow those blues keep my eye moving all over...

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  2. I can totally see you making these while you are on the road.

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  3. It is a fun piece. If you keep finding this type and posting them....maybe I will get mine completed!

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  4. What a sweet, bright, and frugal little quilt! Thanks for sharing. Yes 30's for sure!

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  5. Considering how much 'wasted' time I go through in a day, this project would be great. If I use thin muslin in 3 to 4 inch by 20 inch strips, I could fit everything in a small cookie tin. But the scraps? Do you recommend pre-cutting or long strips? This sounds like a project that I could actually finish. The ric rac is adorable too. Thank you for sharing. Delia in RB

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