Monday, January 7, 2019

Another Vintage Quilt I Want to Make


Once upon a time this old quilt was for sale on Ebay
To me it oozes "make-do".
I know all about "make-doing". 
I saved some of the pictures because I love the quilt and was inspired to make a version using men's shirts I have on hand. 
According to the seller's notes the quilt measures 80 x 82. 
Looks to me like Broken Wheel, Flying Geese and Puss in the Corner blocks make up the quilt. 

 I haven't done the math yet to work out Flying Geese and sashing sizes, etc. and I don't know what I will use for sashing yet. I just dove in and made a few 12 inch Broken Wheel (aka Rolling Stone)  blocks for the center.  Back in 2016 I made a Broken Wheel quilt and used a pattern at Quilter's Cache.   That's the same pattern I used this time. 
And now that I look more closely at the inspiration quilt I see that the cross in the center of the block consists of smaller pieces maybe 2.5 squares instead of 2.5 x 4.5 rectangles???  which would make it probably a ten inch block instead of a 12 inch block. So....now I'm wondering if I should rip apart the blocks I've made and cut down the centers. Hmmmm........yes, yes, I should. 

17 comments:

Libby in TN said...

NO! Yours doesn't have to be an exact copy. You can do the math to make the next rounds work.

Sue SA said...

Love this block Broken Wheel, so pretty in the checks. And in the close up photo I can now see where she has pieced fabric to make the square. What a great quilt!

Janie said...

Yes, I can see that the 'cross in the center' is made of squares and does give a slightly different
look than the rectangles.
Both will work, but the squares do look good.
Another adventure in the planning stage, that's part of the fun!

gayle said...

Eh, don't take the blocks apart. Save them for something else and make some new ones.
And now I've got yet ANOTHER quilt on my 'someday' list. You're dangerous, woman!

Linda said...

Haven't heard of the Broken Wheel block before. It looks great. I expect if you don't do the blocks you wialways be dissatisfied with them.

Kathy S. said...

I love the different "make do" fabrics when there was not enough to finish the block. I can't wait to see your version of it.

Pamela Arbour said...

Be sure to post the inspiration quilt next to your version. I am sure you can make a wonderful quilt from it.

Anonymous said...

What a great quilt, I think I might join you in making this. I’m itching to grab some graph paper and sketch it out, but first I need to finish a quilt that needs to be done by the end of the month. Looking forward to seeing your version of this quilt.
Valerie
valekort at yahoo dot com

Quilting Babcia said...

Your inspiration quilt photo is gorgeous as I know your version will be. I don't think I'd cut down the blocks but would save them for another scrappy project. Seems like a lot of work to remake them!

Quilter Kathy said...

Such an interesting quilt! I vote to keep those blocks and make some of each to include... it will make someone in the future think "I wonder why she did that"!!!!

Cathy said...

Count me in the group that wants to add this quilt to my Make Someday list. It’s spactacular! And I started saving shirting plaids last year. I like your blocks - why not keep them? Like Libby says, you can do the math. Or is it that you want to more closely replicate the quilt?

Ann said...

That's a great inspiration photo. I love the busy sashing print. I'd say, "Be inspired rather than replicate." But most of all, be happy with whatever you're doing.

---"Love" said...

That is a very pretty old quilt, and yours will be too when finished. ---"Love"

audrey said...

I love your quilts made from antique utility quilt inspiration. This is a gorgeous quilt! Can't wait to see yours progress!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Oh that will be fantabulous!!!

Sharon said...

What a neat old quilt! I can see why you're inspired! I wouldn't re-make the blocks. Not "make-do" enough for me. But you have to do what makes you happy! Have fun with it!

Nann said...

Oh, what a great quilt! I'd adapt the concept and make it your own.