Ann Wight Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I acquired a large amount of fabric and vintage blocks from a friend a few years ago. It was found in tubs when they cleaned out her sisters mother-in-law's house after her death. None of this lady's children wanted anything to do with this fabric. So this friend called me and the rest is history. This lady had 3 young grandchildren who lived close and helped her a lot and were close to their grandmother. Two of these grandkids are getting married this spring, and I am making them quilts from their grandmother's blocks. Whew...I had to set the stage for this quilt.... Here is the first quilt for a granddaughter. All the fabric except the yellow was from her stash. I cut the teal green/blue sashing and border from a 12 yard length of 36" fabric. I found 12 matching blocks and used a few other orphan blocks on the back. I don't do scrappy well, so I had to control the blocks on the front with sashing. I love how it turned out. Some housekeeping: Hobbs 80/20 batting, So Fine thread by superior color-Grizzly Bear. Freehand quilting. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The details of the second quilt (browns) can be found on my blog: http://bunkhousequilts.blogspot.com/2014/04/more-vintage-blocks-finished.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail O Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Love the story and the quilt. Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apylinski Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Great job saving those blocks. And I'm sure the grandchildren will love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Beautiful story and the free hand quilting is lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie in Ok Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Loved the story and shows you have a great heart. I love the design was it a panto? If so what is it called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlnewell Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I think that turned out wonderfully! I think the quilt has a modern feel to it. I supposed most folks wouldn't think of vintage blocks looking "modern". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.waits Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Beautiful job! I'm sure the grandchildren will be happy to have something of their grandmother that they can keep and remember her by. You are a very special lady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Great story and great quilt, Ann! Your quilting is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastquilts Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Great job, the quilt is beautiful. I am sure the grandchildren will appreciate what you have done for them in memory of their grandmother. My grandmother has been gone 40 years and my quilt that she made for me is still in great shape and I cherish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Wight Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Loved the story and shows you have a great heart. I love the design was it a panto? If so what is it called? It's all freehand quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Wonderful story and fantastic quilt!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I love this! Wonderful history and so neat to see it returning to the family! You did a beautiful job on the quilt and quilting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Yes, what a wonderful story and what a thoughtful, wonderful, kind woman to think of these grandchildren with such a treasure as this. God Bless You, Ann!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 You did a fantastic job adding the perfect colors for the borders and lovely freehand quilting too! You are definitely earning your angel wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Wight Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thanks! It was a job and I am pleased at how it all turned out. I have started on the second one for the boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmuntz Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 That lady's grandchildren will really treasure that connection with their grandmother. Very thoughtful gift and they turned out beautifully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmkeindl1 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I LOVE the colors you put with them! the quilting is beautiful - THANKS FOR SHARING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Awesome job. The quilt and the quilting are just beautiful, so is the story. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I love the setting. That's a perfect way to make a quilt when you don't have a lot of blocks. AND it really shows your beautiful quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 The quilts are lovely and a wonderful treasure for the grandchildren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 HOW WONDERFUL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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