My quilt in progress this week is inspired by snippets of a vintage quilt that are pictured in the book Warman's Vintage Quilts: Identification And Price Guide by Maggi McCormick Gordon. While this book was written for the purpose of identifying and valuing vintage quilts, it features color photos of 300+ vintage quilts created mainly between 1850 and 1960, many of which are traditional quilt designs. I love paging though this book to study the layouts, and the use of fabric and color for each design.
In the book this particular quilt design is called Two-Block Crib Quilt - maker unknown - and dated C1900. The notes describe the quilt as cotton prints, solids and stripes. Muslin binding. Tied with pink cotton yarn. I love that this quilt is made from two simple patchwork blocks ~ an Hourglass Block and a Rail Fence Block, alternated throughout, and that the fabrics used were similar to those that I reach for and combine often in my quilts.
For my quilt I have similarly chosen small scale prints and stash basics. There are dots, stripes, checks, and gingham prints as well as pretty floral designs and text fabric, all in a soft color palette, contrasted with darker prints as well as a range of low volume prints. Included also are several hand screen printed linen fabrics, a few reclaimed vintage fabrics, and a number of solid fabrics. When looking at the finished quilt top I usually see arrows pointing up and down, sometimes stars, or if I switch my focus to the low volume fabrics I see squares set on point.
For my quilt I have similarly chosen small scale prints and stash basics. There are dots, stripes, checks, and gingham prints as well as pretty floral designs and text fabric, all in a soft color palette, contrasted with darker prints as well as a range of low volume prints. Included also are several hand screen printed linen fabrics, a few reclaimed vintage fabrics, and a number of solid fabrics. When looking at the finished quilt top I usually see arrows pointing up and down, sometimes stars, or if I switch my focus to the low volume fabrics I see squares set on point.
QUILT STATS
Two Block Patchwork Quilt
Quilt top measures 49 inches x 64 inches.
17 rows of 13 blocks.
110 Rail Fence Blocks
Each finished block measures 3.75 inches x 3.75 inches.
Now ready for basting and quilting! I am looking forward to seeing this quilt finished.
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
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Rita, like all of your quilts, this one is beautiful. It is so soft and feminine looking, and, old timey! Well done!
ReplyDeleteFab!! Beautiful work!
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Perfect example of just how beautiful simple patchwork can be, lovely work and now on my list of quilts that must be made.
ReplyDeleteOnce again a very stunning quilt!
ReplyDeletei wish you could sell kits, always love your fabric choices
ReplyDeleteYes, this is a really sweet quilt. I love the mix of fabrics. This is the perfect exemplary Rita Trademark style. I love how the colors play together
ReplyDeleteI love your "perfect" patchwork. Not my favorite palette. I've never been into pale nuetrals. It's going to look amazing when you work your quilting magic! I'll see it through differenct eyes then.
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