Motifs like this are typical of the 1940s-50s when they adorned household linens such as tea towels, tablecloths, and napkins. I added calicos, polka dots, and gingham checks for vintage charm and bordered the quilt with a whimsical retro-style daisy print from American Jane.
The top was finished years ago but got set aside when I gave up doing handwork. That was that, or so I thought until I pulled it out this spring for a confab with my friend, Ruth. Not only did she deem it worth finishing, she even offered to do it herself! How could I refuse?
As you can see, she's quite an accomplished needlewoman! Ruth suggested using perle cotton for the quilting which was something new to me. I like the subtle luster it adds to the design.
What started as a means of preserving a bit stitchery ended up capturing the essence of summer itself. I couldn't be happier with the result. Thank you to Vicki Haninger for her inspiration and to Ruth, of course, for seeing the project to fruition.
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15” x 17”
2019
I love that recipe and feel lucky to have one of the four quilts.
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Terrific recipe for capturing the essence of summertime. I really need to make more little quilts instead of always making lap size versions.
ReplyDeleteJust happy as can be!!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is so sweet! And perfectly captures the essence of summer...which seems to be slowly slipping from our grasp.
ReplyDeleteNice post thaanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love how this quilt combines vintage charm with modern quilting techniques.
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