A Quilt Orphan

I was on my way somewhere when I drove past an estate sale.  

I have friends that are always finding fabulous treasurers at these kinds of sales, 

so I stopped

to see what treasures might be there for me.

Lots of people.

Not tons of stuff.

It looked like most of the "good" stuff

probably was already gone.

But then I saw this poor little quilt sitting near the fireplace.

I brought it home for a few dollars.

As you can see, it's not in the best shape, lots of holes

where the fabric has just worn out.

It's the Jacob's ladder pattern.

It was probably made in the 30's.  

I have another quilt with the same worn pinks.

I love 2 color quilts.

My thoughts are:

1. leave the quilt alone and just 

enjoy the present condition, the softness of the

fabrics and the hand quilting.

2. Try to repair the worn areas, by removing the

last row of blocks and using the fabric pieces to replace

the other missing pieces.

I guess it might depend on how much time I want to spend on

this project.

I know when I get that old, I might need just a few repairs

to make me feel better.

Any Thoughts?

Until Next Time-Kyle

Fabulous Friday

For today: 

Looking Out My Window: My petunia's and other summer flowers are looking a bit bedraggled. I think weekends plans will also include cleaning out the flower pots and adding some mums.
 

My Weekend Plans Include: Peaches.  I bought a box of Palisade Peaches from the rotary club and they are ready for pick up on Saturday.  I don't can things anymore, so I'll make one peach pie for immediate consumption and freeze the rest.

I’m Reading: House Rules by Jodi Picoult. It's the story of a boy who has Asperger's syndrome and the effect on his family,and what it means to be different in society and how our legal system might not work well for those who have difficulty communicating in the "normal way".

Movie Marquee:  I dug way deep to find this one, "Midnight" staring Claudette Colbert, 1939.  Also "Crazy Heart" with Maggie Gyllenhaal, whose brother, Jake Gyllenhaal, I saw in Leadville a couple of weeks ago.

Something Quiltie: Yesterday we had "Stashbuster's Club" at the store.  It's a fun and motivating class that meets monthly to get everyone finding their stash, organizing their stash, and even using their stash.

We had 48 people in attendance.   There was lots of show and tell and a lot of laughter. It's all suppose to be FUN!

 We rotate teaching responsibilities. 

 I brought the cupcakes! Triple Chocolate!

 

I’m Thinking About: Have you ever watch the show "The Hoarders" on A&E.  Well, don't.  I haven't, but have seen the previews.  It will make you feel sick.  But, it might make us detach from some old things. I'm not including my fabric.

One of My Favorite Things: is to give a hug and get a hug.

What I’m Planning: My trip to Florida to see Kate.  We're looking for the perfect place to stay on Sanibel Island.

What’s For Dinner: Hmmmm. Good question.

A Favorite Photo:   

 1962

The first day of junior high

Look at all the stuff we carried

Plus we're pretty stylin'!

Until Next Time-Kyle

September Show and Tell

It's a new month 

and new/old quilts to show.

The good part about this process is

that it has helped me remember

what's in my quilt collection, refold,

and air each one.

It fun to look at how my color choices, 

styles, patterns and needs have changed over the years.

This month I chose a couple quilts that went
with the Farmer's Market theme.

The Farmer's Daughter
1999

This quilt was started as a block exchange  with
my quilt group.
The pattern was from Country Threads.
It's a fun way to get a variety of
fabrics and colors.

 Plus it provides memories
of friends and time together.

This quilt's right off the ranch.

A Hole in the Barn Door
1992

I really don't live on a ranch, nor do I love
cows, but this pattern from
Red Wagon was kind of fun.
It was fun to use stripes and plaids
slightly off grain and enjoy the casual look.

I added the appliques on the border.
Notice the sheep.
It escaped through the barn door too.

September is also the time for "Back to School."
Time to learn the basics.

ABC's
2001

This pattern is designed Starry Night Pattern Co.
Instead of wools, I used flannels so it
wouldn't be so heavy.

I love Connie's whimsical and simple designs.
It was really fun to make.

Sorry but now is the time to start thinking about the
Christmas holidays if you plan to make a quilt.

The book, Tis the Season,Quilts and Other Comforts, by Jeanne Large
and Shelly Wicks is one of the best holiday books to
come along in a while. I made this quilt as
a store sample and created a kit as well.

Tis the Season
2010

I decided to make it from flannel and did fusable
applique with a machine buttonhole stitch.
Fast, fun and easy!

Machine quilted and then added button embellishments.

And, of course, stitched on  the label.

Then just an update.
I finished machine quilting my diversion,
"My Sweet Baby Nine Patch"

It was my first time to machine quilt feathers.
Fun, fun, fun!

I didn't mark or draw one line.
Try it you'll like it.

Until Next time-Kyle