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Quilting: Mary's Quilt: Remembering My Grandmother
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Mary's Quilt: Remembering My Grandmother

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1930's reproduction fabrics

What was your inspiration?

I've always loved the 1930s fabrics - almost as much for their colorfulness as for the memories they represent. My grandmother wasn't a quilter, but each of the beds in her old farmhouse was covered by a beautiful handmade quilt. I'm sure that most of them had been given to her by those who had no need for them, and my mother wouldn't allow quilts in our house as they reminded her of the hard times her family struggled through during the depression. But Grandma's quilts were special to me and this one helps me remember her with love.

 

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oind on craftsy.com
Jun 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love it my grand mother as well had quilts I just loved them as they kepted me warm, made me feel safe and special sleeping at grandma's. She had an old coal stove that would die out in the wee early morning, but the quilts kepted us warm. Great job I'm sure your grand mother would be proud of you.
2strings on craftsy.com
Jun 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
SooAddicted on craftsy.com
Jun 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful, great colors!
2strings on craftsy.com
Jun 01, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
crwhenderson on craftsy.com
May 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Really beautiful! Could you provide pattern/instruction information?
2strings on craftsy.com
May 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oh, dear. I wish I could be more helpful. I found the inspiration for this in a book at the library, but I can't remember which quilting book in was. It might have been one by Pam Lintott. This quilt is a triple Irish Chain pattern (7x7 grid) with a simple star in the center of Block B (or 2). The blocks measure 14" x 14", so the squares in Block A are 2 inches when finished - cut at 2 1/2 inches. There is a fairly good Irish Chain pattern at this website, but it doesn't really address how to strip piece and to make the blocks. http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/triple-irish-chain-quilt.html . I do hope you find some of this helpful to you.
desna on craftsy.com
May 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is so beautiful and I love the pastels you used.
2strings on craftsy.com
May 29, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
NO PATTERN USER on craftsy.com
May 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job, awesome memories, I am not into quilting myself, but I do love and appreciate some of the pretty patterns like this one. Gongrats
2strings on craftsy.com
May 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
Nana Jo 54 on craftsy.com
May 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It's a beautiful tribute. Very inspiring.
2strings on craftsy.com
May 28, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. The fabrics simply swept me back in time.