I’ve finished two of the quilts in the 1920-1930 reproduction series–two of four in the series.
You all are probably tired of seeing pics of this quilt, but it is finally totally done. I called it “Vintage Feed Sack Wedding Rings.” I am intrigued that these vintage reproduction fabrics lend themselves to modern-looking quilts.
I used a pattern called “Modern Vintage” that I saw in vol. 16 of a Better Homes and Gardens book called Quilt Lovers Favorites (pages 86-89). The pattern may be available elsewhere by the designers Camille Roskelley and Bonnie Olaveson. Also, this block is actually a traditional single wedding ring block and is easy to find online.
Expert longarm quilter Wendy Currie recommended the pantograph “Garden Frills Too,” among others, and I loved the texture.
You can see the wonderful texture on the back as well.
For the second quilt in the series, I used the round part of the wedding ring block and the squares. I called this quilt “Bubbles,” as I wanted to see bubbles rising upwards on the diagonal. It’s 48 by 48, so a perfect baby quilt size.
I used the pantograph “Circle of Life” by Patricia Ritter.
I like how this pantograph turned out as well.
Meanwhile, I had a timing issue on my Innova, so I had to wait for the nearest repairman to come help me, and that happened Thursday. Jimmy Hernandez and his friend came from Greenville, NC, which is 3.5 hours away and where Jimmy and his wife Dale own the Carolina Quilt Studio. Jimmy was AWESOME. He fixed Innova’s timing, which was off (remember when I sewed my finger?) and replaced a part that needed replacing, and was so helpful and fixed some other issues.
So, this week I will put the third quilt on Innova and finish the 4th top. And then, I promise, whatever fabric is left will go into the stash!!!
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