Collecting fabrics is hands-down my favorite part of quilt making. After working in a quilt shop for a few years, I've amassed an enviable stash of colors and prints, mostly reproductions of nineteenth century classics, or what many people call "Civil War Repros." I'm not a purist, but my taste runs decidedly traditional.
I've been making blocks for a patriotic sampler quilt. There’s no pattern, just random blocks I like. As long as they're made from vintage style red, white and blue fabrics, they all look great together.
It’s best to have all your blocks completed before arranging them into a final design, but I can never wait. When I get a few blocks that fit nicely, I can't resist sewing them together.
It' a work in progress. There are always more blocks I'd like to add: an American flag, eagle, string pieced star...
Hurrah for Red, White and Blue!
Happy 4th of July to you, too!
ReplyDeleteI see a lot of fun quilts in there *s*
I've also had that feeling lately, that I have been spending more time 'collecting' than actually 'creating'.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July. I started my blog tonight. thanks for the tip.
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