Rainy Monday

I know I am the odd man out but I love a rainy Monday! I always have so much to do so it doesn't bother me at all. I also am very productive.
I found this wonderful vintage quilt and just could not leave it behind. The blocks are small, 4 1/2" finished and they are all hand pieced! A true labor of love. It's big too, 283 blocks a perfect size to use as a throw quilt.

The fabrics are varied which gives it a lot of life! The solid fabrics in the center of the quilt are red and along the edges they are pink. I am guessing either an artistic choice or a ran out of fabric choice!
So the question I asked on Instagram.......it needs to be washed. Do it before or after it is quilted? Give me your thoughts.

I am also making some baby quilts. This one is for my niece who is not finding out if it is a boy or a girl. I feel like that is becoming a trend again? It's all washed and nice and snuggley.

sorry for the bad picture

I changed up some of the fabric, as it was a kit. I like the polka dots. The pattern is by one of our Modern Quilt Guild members, Rachel Rossi. You can buy the kit and the pattern at The Quilt Block.

Kelly

June 1st!

So to try and jump start my sewing, I embarked on a totally new project. Also because I have been totally messing up on the days because of the holiday I am declaring this Wordless Wednesday!

Old But Cool

I think old, antique quilts are so full of inspiration. Even modern quilters can find something to glean from these beauties.

Last weekend I went to the Historic Poole Forge mansion to see some awesome quilts. In some ways it was way better than the AQS show and it only cost $5.00! Get yourself a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy.

Some of the quilts were extravagant and some were simple but all were beautiful in their own way.
The mansion was beautiful too!

Kelly

The Pattern?

Joseph's Coat? I cannot figure how it was put together, not a seam in site. Applique on the big piece of fabric?

 With circles in the centers. Look how she used the petal shape all the way to the edge.

I love the black random petals.

The fabric on the back.

Kelly

I Fell In Love Today

I found this today and could not walk away.

It just called my name...

Has that ever happened to you?

I came home and washed it right away. I will post a picture when it is dry. It is hanging on the porch in the sun.

I am going to tell my husband he can give me this for our anniversary which is on the 27th. He will be happy to not have to go to a store. Rationalizing? I think not!

Kelly