I got these blocks sewn together into a top too while I was in the basement. I washed a load of flannel for our church preemie project so I was down there babysitting my 38 year old washing machine and kept busy with fabric fun. I also cut fabric for 2 friends and will be able to mail it out on Monday.
Wow you were productive. I like the log cabin quilt top. The applique doesn't even look like you would be interested. I know to promote the cause of quilting. Our tastes change also. Have fun with your finds. Chris
ReplyDeleteLOL, amazed you have an applique project like that, I don't think I have ever seen an applique from you during the time I have been following you!
ReplyDeleteI agree, the applique doesn't look like anything you would do. I think we try many things while finding our true style.
ReplyDeleteIs she a Maytag? I love how the square in a square piece looks like it is shimmering...like it is on the ground beneath a tree with the sun streaming through in places. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, our taste in fabric and projects changes! That doesn't look a bit like you now.....
ReplyDeleteTrue, your lovely blue and green and quilt is not as exciting as the red, orange, pink and yellow. But I love both quilt tops.
ReplyDeleteThe applique leaves are very nice, but I agree with Gene. Not you.
That leaf quilt sure is a lot of applique, but it's pretty. I still like that blue quilt top.
ReplyDeleteI love how two of your log cabin blocks have the neutral and the reds reversed. It creates a lot of interest.
ReplyDeleteI love how you oriented the blocks in your log cabin ... that sure came together quickly!
ReplyDeleteThe applique . . . perhaps it belongs on your other blog where someone new can take it home and finish?
Oh I love your applique quilt (but then I started quilting many years ago because of applique lol). I think you should finish it! The square in a square is beautiful the colors shimmer.
ReplyDeleteuber-exuberant color i'd say...love the batiks AND the log cabin...stunning!
ReplyDeleteWill you chop up what is finished and make it into something else?
ReplyDeleteI like the layout where there are no seams to match! I never thought of that. I always went for symmetrical! I did a leaf quilt top. It is waiting to be quilted. not sure I would do it again!
ReplyDeleteAnother great weekend post ! Am I missing something...? All the seams look matched to me. And it looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAnd the brilliant colorful blocks is truly a work of art.
And your find of leaves...it has the quaint feel of days gone by and I love it. I am very nostalgic.
I see it is 22 degrees in Sandwich right now and a 'Real Feel' of 9 degrees. (*._,*) How bout a true temp of 9 degrees it has warmed up since early morning of -5.
J~MT
Love that top quilt...the colours are so fresh and vibrant.
ReplyDeleteLove both of the first two, the third.......not your usual exciting style at all. I have confidence though that you could turn it into something exceptional if you put your mind to it.
ReplyDeleteI was reading an article today re whether we should finish all starts or whether some have a Best Before date. I have a few I can't decide on! Maybe the vine piece could be cut in half and made into cushion tops!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great carry around project. I have some of those backgrounds and now intend to start one of my own. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh, I like the leaves quilt. I remember that book but have not seen it for a while.
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun to find things. On Friday, I found some blocks I made about a year ago, and then put aside. Now I will have a quilt top completed in a couple of days. However, I know I won't find anything from the 70's because I didn't start to quilt until 2000.
ReplyDeleteSally in St. Paul
While the leaves quilt doesn't look like "you" know, I can see how it would have been at one time.
ReplyDeleteOh, my -- I love the reflections on water quilt! And the log cabin is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThe appliqué project doesn't look like a Wanda quilt at all!