Vintage Thingamajigs
It's a flimsy!
60 x 78
Six inch blocks with twenty-nine pieces.
I started making the blocks last year after I was inspired by some vintage blocks on Flickr. I am not sure of the name of the block so I started calling them Vintage Thingamajigs.
The way I decided to make them may be an Ohio Star variation.
I thought I used all the same red solid background but as I put them together and ironed the rows I could see that not all reds are created equal. And that's okay. Most of the fabrics were 30s reproductions with some old shirts thrown in for fun.
So far I haven't found a suitable backing in my stash.
I'm going to hand quilt with big stitches with perle cotton - probably black - in the red spaces.
Wonderful! Having slightly different reds adds to the charm of this charm-filled quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour choice of red is inspired, and with all the scrap fabric, looks so beautiful. I look forward to seeing it quilted.
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe you have your's at flimsy stage! I am still struggling to get through my second batch (this month's yellows). All in good time, I guess. Your version is FABULOUS!!!
ReplyDeletesimply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of quilt tops coming together...this is another beauty hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteLovely use of red here, it's a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I think the variety of reds gives it extra depth! Another absolutely stunning top!
ReplyDelete(I'll have to get my blocks out - I've hidden them from myself because I wasn't getting anything else done. Now if only I can recall where I put them...)
So great to see this one at the finished flimsy stage! I like how some of the hourglass sub-blocks sparkle :)
ReplyDeleteYummy! Love the background red. It's the neutral! Haha.
ReplyDeleteThat's a knockout flimsy! And you still have snow, brrrr.
ReplyDeleteBut it looks like it was a good day for the photo.
Super.
Wow, you have been productive! This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove it !!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, it looks fabulous ��
ReplyDeleteVery striking with the red background - wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful flimsy! You are so brave using red as a background and then to quilt with black thread on the red!
ReplyDeleteWell done! It looks very vintage-y with the varied scraps in each block and red substitutes. As for the backing, maybe this one: https://www.backsidefabrics.com/108-splatter-wide-quilt-backing-by-studio-rk-multi/ Sandy at sewhigh.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is gorgeous! The various reds just add to the vintage look when quilters had to "make do". The blocks themselves seem to almost twinkle or sparkle because of the subtle contrast of the pieces.
ReplyDeleteOh Wow another winner! The red is perfect bringing it all together! I love low the quarter square blocks seem to make it twinkle!
ReplyDeleteI love your different reds and love that quilt. Lots of work in there. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteThe name makes me chuckle! And I cannot see different reds.
ReplyDeleteThis is another beauty. I can't believe how you organized the colors in each block - wow!
ReplyDeleteI love the way the red pulls everything together here - it's a really strong look.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this quilt! The red background was the perfect touch for this one. What a fantastic finish!
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful! I always think to put feedsack prints with white but I love them here with the red -- gotta file that brilliant idea away for when I work with that stash.
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