Latest 'Acquisition'!!
I'm so tickled to have found this amazing, super quirky quilt top!! Most sewists might have left this as a dresden plate only top, but the maker added these red and blue circles that make no sense. I LIKE IT!! I am so drawn to the craziest quilts and often think, 'what was she thinking'? If only we knew! So, I make up lots of good stories! I like to think she might have been a Jayhawk fan (University of KS, located 3 blocks from me) and that possessed her to make those bold circles. HAHAHAHA!
Sadly, the year has ended with no March madness. I've slowly worked this out, grieved and I'm back to sewing. Tough for all the basketball fans out there, but worth it to stay safe and healthy.
I'm really excited to get this one on the frame. I have no idea how it will be quilted, but quilts usually start talking to me the minute they are on the long arm. Time will tell!
The fabrics in this one are 1930's and 40's and it's been completely handpieced and embroidered with a buttonhole stitch around all the circles. It was fairly clean when I got it, but I'm giving it a day in the sunshine to brighten and freshen up. Did you know that the chlorophyll from grass mixed with sunshine will actually brighten fabric??!!! It really works!
I've often had my neighbors tell me they want to snatch up whatever they see on the yard. So far, no one has, but I do check out the window every now and then.
I give it about half a day on the front and then half a day on the back. The back of a top really tells the story. LOTS of hand stitching on this one!
I'm always on the lookout for a quirky quilt. Where do I find them?? Online, antique stores, thrift stores, estate and garage sales. Right now, online is probably the only way to shop. It can be done 24 hours a day, which can be a little scary when it's 3 am and I can't sleep! ;)
Have a great rest of your week! I hope if you are self isolated, there is some sewing in your day. I'm just now headed to my machine, but I really wanted to share what I think is a happy quilt. Since I won't be teaching or traveling for awhile, I'll try to do some more show and tell here when I can. QUILT ON everyone!!