Modern vintage quilt

Sure, squares are interesting and easy. So, why not? If you are considering making a quilt, any one of these would be a great way to begin. How, you ask? 1. Start with a square of fabric and sew it to another square. Keep adding squares to form a row until you are satisfied that the row is long enough. Thirty inches is a good start, but you can certainly make it any length you want. 2. Make several rows. If you have a square quilt in mind (equal length and width) count the squares in the…

It's amazing how the choice of fabric can impact a quilt. When my sister saw a picture of the latest one that I made she asked if it was an antique. Other adjectives could be applied to it.... up-cycled, repurposed, eco-friendly.... but it was made only last week so antique is definitely not one of them. The squares were cut from vintage sheets and from a few pieces of discontinued cottons left over from previous projects. The white sashing brought it all to life and the soft green corner…

It's amazing how the choice of fabric can impact a quilt. When my sister saw a picture of the latest one that I made she asked if it was an antique. Other adjectives could be applied to it.... up-cycled, repurposed, eco-friendly.... but it was made only last week so antique is definitely not one of them. The squares were cut from vintage sheets and from a few pieces of discontinued cottons left over from previous projects. The white sashing brought it all to life and the soft green corner…

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Good morning! I wanted to take a second to let you know about a very informal quilt-along that I am hosting on Instagram starting next week! I wanted to host a quilt-along and had my friends on IG vote on which of my patterns they wanted to do. Sweet Kisses won and I am excited to start next Monday, April 5th. As I said, this is going to be very informal. There won't be any sign-ups, weekly blog posts or weekly emails. Just follow along with me on Instagram @gigis_thimble. I'll be posting…

In soft shades of blue, our Ellis Reversible Quilt is a beautiful representation of American patchwork. The use of different fabrics in small, geometric pieces is a testament to the craft–the overall effect is one of warmth, comfort, and nostalgia. Swipe to see the other side and tap to shop!

Summer Quilt 2023 94 1/2 by 81 inches Quilted by Sue Divarco 378 blocks. Adapted from the delightful pattern I Spy Low Volume of Allison Jensen of Woodberry Way Here is her blog post about it. Here is a link to her printable pattern Here are my notes on changes I made in construction. It is a calming, fresh quilt. Feels like summer. It is more beautiful in person than it photographs. The fabrics are mine plus from an exchange with my small group. We laughed and said many of our low volume…

Quilty Stars is a modern quilt pattern by Emily of quiltylove.com. This scrappy friendly star quilt pattern is part of the Quilty Love scrap buster quilt series, which means that it's an excellent way to use up your favorite fabric scraps. Pattern includes instructions for 4 sizes.

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Discover the timeless charm of Granny Squares, a free quilt pattern by Darlene Zimmerman for Robert Kaufman, showcasing her beloved Darlene's Favorites fabric collection. Perfect for beginners, this quilt project welcomes you into the world

I love looking at vintage quilt patterns, but have you ever noticed its difficult to find those patterns to make yourself? While you may not be able to find original authentic patterns easily, there are many experts specifically designing quilt to recreate the timeless looks of the past. Quilting books are often a great quilting tool you can use to get ideas, quilting tips, and even patterns themselves! Continue reading for 10 quilting books for making your own vintage quilt. | Quilting…

Last fall I started a scrappy blue & cream quilt that I knew would be a long-term project. Update, new blocks, and tips on today's post.

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One aspect of quilting that was overwhelming to me at first was background fabric. There are so many different shades of white! Not to mention all the other fun colors one can use. Today I'll share my experiences with them. Get ready to get into the details! We'll start with whites. I break up "whites" into 3 categories: bright white, creamy white, and cream. Here's what they look like all together. Here is bright white (with beige), creamy white, and cream in projects. It's tricky to…