I've been unintentionally making another quilt.
Here's what I've done so far.
It's really just slap-dash, as I've been over-locking together bits and pieces as they come to hand. I wasn't even sure what I'd use it for.
The vintage sheet and pillowcase pieces are mainly off-cuts from the eight-inch squares I've been cutting. They're for a much bigger, more orderly quilt.
Look at that pile, and those patterns. The joy.
That Japanese-type fabric on the bottom left is an old Ben Sherman shirt I cut up. I was never going to wear it, but I really liked the print.
Remember Betsy Clark? This is a Betsy Clark pillowcase I had when I was a big Betsy Clark fan in the '70s.
I thought it'd look good with the quilt, which made my mind up that I'd sew a single-bed sized quilt for Martha when she eventually moves to a big bed.
And here's Betsy herself. She's seen better days unfortunately. I first saw her when my mother opened her suitcase on returning from a sojourn to Hawaii in the early 70s.
when I get around to making a quilt i'll be doing it your way! love your fabrics :)
ReplyDeleteI kind of like crazy quilts just as much as orderly ones. They all have their place. Can you post us a tutorial about how to make a quilt the lay person's way for those of us who are too lazy to look things up ourselves. Not too much info, you know. Cut it, sew it, finish it...that kind of stuff. The oppy pillowcases are starting to take over the linen cupboard and need to be culled and controlled with lopping and stitching. I wonder if that would work for the festy feathered foe down the back.
ReplyDeleteLopping and stitching is probably a good solution to the bush turkey over-population.
ReplyDeleteI will do a tutorial on how I make my quilts. As I've made ONE now, I feel I am expert enough to pass on my shoddy workmanship secrets.
You'll just have to wait until I get my shipment of fat quarters and I'll show you what I do with them.
Exciting.
That's a pretty darn fine quilt made unintentionally... I could go off you - bit too much crafty talent in those fingers. Jealousy is a curse.
ReplyDeleteThe hair though needs work. Betsy is not going to get her own blog looking like that....
That quilt is looking fantastic. I love all the patterns, well done. Betsy is very sweet she has wonderful shoes.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt....good Lord woman, where do you find the time lawyer, Mom, wife,student best blogger.....and your still so much fun.
ReplyDeleteI had another line written but I deleted it I cracked myself up with it though!
I love your unintentional quilt Carmel! Those fabrics are wonderful! (Really hope you like your surprise stashes- you should be getting them any day now).
ReplyDeleteOh that made me laugh. Betsy's bun mohawk isn't quite right. She might need to go the crew cut.
ReplyDeleteLoving your quilt fabrics. And yes, there is a place for a haphazard quilts in this world. My place would be a one of them! xx
You lot need to sew a few pieces of fabric together and then you'll realise how easy and hotch-potch that thing is.
ReplyDeleteI wondered if Betsy would make amuse you, Brismod.
Betsy/Brismod, hilarious! You always start my day with a laugh.
ReplyDeleteHotch-potch quilts are the newest craze. Leave it to you o Genius One!
Yep, loving your fabrics and your unintentional quilt. Looks fab lady!
ReplyDeleteIm with Heidi, where do you find the time?
Pam x
bath soap was the killer of many a splendid hair do. Looks like Betsy and Lux soap have met on quite a few occasions.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is gorgeous I also have the habit of hanging onto clothes because I love their fabric Ill make them up into something someday. They take up less room too if you keep them hanging up in your wardrobe...
Wow - I love all the fabrics you've collected together ... quilting must be a wonderful skill to have (it's not something I've tried to master yet).
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