I love applique and after reviewing the photos I can see quite a bit of progression. My skills certainly are not perfected, but that is why I called my blog Humble Quilts. They are what they are, and I love them, even if my circles aren't perfect!!
This is a pattern by Pat Sloan- Ma Ma's Garden.
I couldn't find the pattern for this one, but it is one I just finished recently. It is hand appliqued with wool and cotton.
I'm not sure why but I really wasn't happy with this one. It may be the colors, (I love cheddar!)or maybe because it is just too spindly!
Both are machine quilted.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Buttonhole Applique
These are a few older quilts that I fused then buttonhole stitched using black floss. The little angel one was made shortly after I started quilting. I purchased a kit from Keepsakes.
Rise and Shine was in American Patchwork and Quilting. The one on the bottom was in a book by Jan Patek.
All three are hand quilted.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
1847 Album Quilt
Made it back from vacation to DC. We had a busy, on-the-go, week of sightseeing. I was getting sick the day before we left and snapped this photo at the American History Museum.
There was a poem in the center written so tiny that I couldn't read it.
Here is what it said about this quilt:
Quilt made by members of the Presbyterian Church, Maltaville, New York, 1847
This album quilt was presented to Mary Benton Barnard Hill, wife of the pastor of the Presbyterian Church, as a "token of esteem." Each square was made by a different seamstress, and many are signed. The Smithsonian acquired the quilt in 1931.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Vintage Quilts
If you have read any of this blog you know I am enamoured with vintage and old quilts. I don't know what draws me to them, whether it is their imperfections, or the unknown history or maker. I think it's a mix. Here are some photos of some old quilts for sale during the Sisters Outdoor Quilt show. This was a vendor that is there every year set up to sell. I think they do pretty brisk business.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
President's Quilts
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Crochet Spread
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
30s Reproduction Bow Tie
Monday, March 16, 2009
Girls Weekend Out
I had a great weekend away with my girlfriends Randy and Bonnie. It was a great time to sew, laugh and unwind. Here are 2 projects that I worked on.
I had the center of this done, but was able to get the borders made and applied. Not rocket science here for sure, but I love it!
My plan for this was to have the pieces cut and use it for a leader/ender project. I hadn't gotten far enough to put that into use, so I just threw what I had into a baggie and a few other fabrics and completed some of these. It is a simple quilt that will help me use up my scraps.
I had the center of this done, but was able to get the borders made and applied. Not rocket science here for sure, but I love it!
My plan for this was to have the pieces cut and use it for a leader/ender project. I hadn't gotten far enough to put that into use, so I just threw what I had into a baggie and a few other fabrics and completed some of these. It is a simple quilt that will help me use up my scraps.
Log Cabin
Last April we were helping my mom clean out a storage shed and her house for a yard sale and I found this quilt. She doesn't remember where it came from and I didn't remember seeing it before either. It is very worn and I am hoping to fix it up a bit so it can be out.
After I took it home I was looking through some old photos and saw this quilt in a photo that was taken at the ranch house where my mom and step dad used to live. I am guessing it was my step dad's first wife's quilt.
After I took it home I was looking through some old photos and saw this quilt in a photo that was taken at the ranch house where my mom and step dad used to live. I am guessing it was my step dad's first wife's quilt.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Silk and Poly Vintage Quilt
Here's a small quilt I picked up at a yard sale for a couple of bucks. I don't know much about these types fabrics- I'm not sure there is one cotton in there. It's pretty primitive but it perks up a side table in our guest bedroom. For me, knowing somebody put their time and love into this makes me appreciate its beauty.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The Humble Nine Patch
Monday, March 9, 2009
Double Wedding Ring
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Liberty Garden Quilt
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