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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Nothing New?


My friends and I discuss that there really isn't anything that is "new". At some point or other it has been done, we just maybe aren't aware or haven't seen it. Take this fabric, it is from my feedsack stack, that means it was produced in the '30s or 40's.


Once again you can see the very loosely woven fabric.


These are new. Notice how it is an exact replica except for the colors....I find this interesting.


I got this book at a quilt show, I love it and would like to make everything in it!


This one really caught my eye, but not the solids so much. I think I don't want to replicate it.....


but I do want to make it.....

Kelly
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12 comments:

  1. KyleAugust 19, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    Well, you know some designer has the same piece of 40's fabric you have. Very interesting. Love the start of your new project. I like it with your prints instead of the solids.

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  2. Helen@Till We Quilt AgainAugust 19, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    Well I am lovin this block! LOVE, LOVE,LOVE!

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  3. BethAugust 19, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    What a wonderful start on a new project.I do think you are right, so many things come back around with a slightly new twist on them. Not just fabric and patterns, but hair styles, shoes, and clothes as well.

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  4. Cheryl Lynch QuiltsAugust 20, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    My cousin has a warehouse full of vintage fabric that they rent out to designers. In their case I think it is more fashion designers, but maybe they have feed sacks too.

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  5. legato1958August 20, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    So interesting about the feedsack and the "new" fabric.... LOVE the block and your fabrics! What a great combination!!
    Susie

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  6. christineAugust 20, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    Ooohhhh...can you bring to meeting on WED? I think I might need to order this book. I just had a brainstorm/inspiration about a new quilt I was pondering. Will share with you later.

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  7. Sujata ShahAugust 20, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    I saw that print and thought it was DS fabric.. Wow! Well I guess it was a reproduction line with modern take so now you can use old and new both in your quilt. Pretty block in progress!

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  8. Terry August 20, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Oh, I like the looks of that book!

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  9. TLCAugust 20, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Can't wait to see your "Savor Each Stitch" quilt finished! COOL.

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  10. AnnaAugust 20, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    stretching the limits with history :)

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  11. BarbAugust 24, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    interesting. fabric designers literally "scan" old fabrics into computers and call them new.
    cool book and block!

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  12. CarlaSeptember 4, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    If you were in KC next weekend, you could take a class to make that quilt from Carolyn herself! (Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend.)

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