It all started with this post on Instagram by @bevquilter123. She had been gifted a vintage quilt, and I just loved it all - the vintage-y look, the simple blocks, the scrappiness, and the coziness of it. I tried in vain to find a pattern but finally took my very poor quilt math skills and figured one out that finishes at 12-1/2 inches. After I finished the block, I asked Bev if she would measure one of the quilt blocks for me, and she posted that each block measured 11-3/8 inches. That's close enough for me!
The most similar block I could find was a
Dutch Nine-Patch on Quilter's Cache, but it has squares all around instead of rectangles and squares.
After spending some time locating my graph paper (why did I hide it from myself?) I sketched a block and assigned dimensions. For the nine-patch in the center I cut nine 2-1/2 inch squares, and for the frame I cut four 3-1/2 inch corner squares and four 3-1/2 x 6-1/2 inch rectangles. It took me longer to pick fabric from my scraps than anything else!
I love the Tim Holtz pop bottle cap fabric in the center
Although I like the final result, I want future blocks to be more scrappy, like the vintage quilt. Unfortunately my scrap bins hold scraps that are usually not big enough, so I may have to resort to my stash.
In spite of a pile of HSTs waiting to be trimmed for my current project, I may still pursue this squirrel!
I am joining Sandra at MMM quilts for
DrEAMi! (Drop Everything And Make It).
Linda, I can see why you liked that vintage quilt so much - it is pretty and gives such a warm feel! Great job creating the block you wanted! Did it end up the size you wanted?
ReplyDeleteYes Diann although I could have sworn it looks smaller in the photo, the block is "close enough" to the size of Bev's. I'm afraid this squirrel won't go away. ;)
DeleteWell this is just the perfect little DrEAMi! project! I love how you figured it out, and researched to boot. Google is an amazing resource isn't it? I hope you'll continue to chase the squirrel and make the whole quilt... Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra, yes Google is my friend. ;) Thanks for visiting.
DeleteI think this will be a super cute quilt Linda. I would love to share some scraps with you if you like. Do you have a certain color or style you need? Let me know and I will send some off. This is going to be very pretty!
ReplyDeleteGosh thanks Bernie! I'll email you.
DeleteI love EVERYTHING about this, that wonderful Tim Holtz fabric in particular. Now that I have gotten back into paper arts, I am buying all sorts of Tim H. stuff, and now think I need the fabric! I really need to start on quilts. Yours always inspire me so.
ReplyDeletePattie I used to buy all kinds of Tim Holtz products in Hobby Lobby, when I was doing crafts. I love his stuff and was surprised to find he had gotten into fabric!
DeleteI’m glad you found your graph paper. Keep chasing that squirrel!
ReplyDeleteLol Janine! Everyday it's something different I can't find in my room. At least it keeps me busy. ;)
DeleteA very interesting post and yes, that quilt would have caught my eye too. Love the way you worked the block out. Happy Stitching from me!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jocelyn! It's nice to "meet" you. :)
DeleteI love that vintage quilt you took inspiration from. Yours is going to be stunning xx
ReplyDeleteI love it also Josie and hope to make something resembling it. :)
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