Thursday, July 2, 2009

Pretty Thrifty

It is not often that I do "pretty", but I have enjoyed piecing this baby quilt top from the thrifted floral pillowcase that I purchased earlier in the week.


The pastel pink dot fabric is by Kaffe Fassett.


I am quilting it today. It feels as light as a feather after my last quilting episode!

I just wanted to sew something quick and easy after last week's Block Party effort. The search is also on for more vintage linens!
Posted by Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge
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23 comments:

  1. One Flew OverJuly 02, 2009 1:55 PM

    It looks lovely Rita and I am not surprised that you wanted some 'easy' sewing after last week! Better get back to the packing. See you soon!

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  2. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsJuly 02, 2009 1:57 PM

    what is the plan for how to quilt it?

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  3. TheresaJuly 02, 2009 2:20 PM

    This is beautiful. No denying the lovely simplicity of little squares!

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  4. Ange MooreJuly 02, 2009 2:55 PM

    What a gorgeous baby quilt - and the thrifted fbric really shines! I have recently been drawn to the vintage pillowcases in op shops but don't know what to do with them so your baby quilt is quite inspiring!

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  5. CJJuly 02, 2009 3:34 PM

    You are fast!! We just watched a few episodes of the first season of the Mary Tyler Moore show (from the 70's) and she had sheets on her bed very much like your pillowcases. I notice things like that now. ;)

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  6. IsaJuly 02, 2009 3:50 PM

    Very nice, I like that you've only used to fabrics, it looks great!
    Very inspiring.

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  7. AndiJuly 02, 2009 4:30 PM

    Really gorgeous.
    Its easy to forget how fabulous a quilt can look with only 2 fabrics.
    I get so carried away with putting together a million different fabrics.

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  8. UnknownJuly 02, 2009 4:59 PM

    Lovely combination...thought that myself how will you Quilt it...
    cheers

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  9. ARTwendy ...July 02, 2009 8:18 PM

    Hi there Red Pepper Quilts . . .
    I'm off to the Melb Brown Owls meeting & fabric swap this coming Monday night . . .
    www.brownowls-members.blogspot.com
    . . . be quick & join in!
    I'd love to meet you!
    Wendy
    hARTylittlepeaces.blogspot.com

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  10. randi--i have to sayJuly 02, 2009 9:02 PM

    I really like this! I have a small collection of pillowcases that I want to work with and the addition of the polka dots would be perfect! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Randi

    http://ihavetosay.typepad.com/

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  11. TreasuresofjoyJuly 02, 2009 9:20 PM

    Your post yesterday inspired me and I went looking for some vintage ymminess, I found onepretty orange sheet set,but they wanted $10 I may see if she is willing to neg. I don't see it going anywhere soon...The baby quilt is so sweet.

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  12. BunnyJuly 02, 2009 10:03 PM

    I just love the colours of this quilt so soft and lovely.

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  13. Ange MooreJuly 02, 2009 10:16 PM

    I've already commented but was wondering if you're willing to share the size of those squares - since I have a few retro pillowcases and lots of pregnant friends!

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  14. AimeeJuly 02, 2009 10:36 PM

    Jaw droppingly gorgeous!!! I love pretty!! : ) It is so beautiful!

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  15. OzjaneJuly 02, 2009 10:41 PM

    I love the combination of thrift and Kaffe Fasset........how sweet it is.

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  16. CristinJuly 02, 2009 10:44 PM

    Rita its just gorgeous! A little simplicity is good for the soul, every now and then :-) Am I right?

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  17. KatyJuly 02, 2009 11:51 PM

    So kute! And I love how the vintage thrifted pillow case just pops with the other fabric used! Very nice :O) What's your plan for a back and quilting?

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  18. Dresden QuilterJuly 03, 2009 12:02 AM

    It is beautiful. I love the softness.

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  19. Crafty Girls WorkshopJuly 03, 2009 12:13 AM

    Wow, your quilts are beautiful and so inspiring! So many ideas, so little time!

    Anna
    USA

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  20. LeslieJuly 03, 2009 12:16 AM

    what a awesome way to use that pillowcase. I love how it looks with the polka dots!!

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  21. MishkatJuly 03, 2009 12:52 AM

    This is just beautiful. I really like the fabric combination - and I love quilts with squares. Sometimes simple is the best!

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  22. MollyJuly 03, 2009 2:03 AM

    So pretty, very fresh!

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  23. retirednana2008July 03, 2009 4:47 AM

    Cute as a button!! Please share a picture once you have quilted it.

    thanks

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