Tuesday, March 26, 2019

It's a Flimsy (Maybe) ! Shirts and Giggles

 Shirts and Giggles
76 inch square

I'm thinking I may add a nine inch version of those center Broken Wheel blocks to the top and bottom of the quilt in order to make it longer.  A 76 x 94 seems more suitable for a bed than a 76 inch square one. 

 Inspired by a vintage quilt it consists of Broken Wheels, Puss in the Corners and Flying Geese. 
 I used old men's shirts from the thrift store and some fabric from stash I thought looked like old grandma dresses. 
 I'm happy with how it turned out but I really think I want to make it longer.  I'll set it aside for awhile an then decide.  I also need to figure out what to use for the backing. Heaven knows I have a lot of other things to work on and get quilted before this one so I'm not in any hurry. 
This is the vintage quilt that inspired mine. It was for sale on Ebay once upon a time. 

16 comments:

Robin said...

I like every thing about it. I agree a longer quilt would make a better bed quilt and I like your idea of making smaller broken wheels blocks.

em's scrapbag said...

This is fantastic! Love your rendition as well as the antique one.

---"Love" said...

Those old men's shirts certainly were turned into a very interesting quilt! Another very nice job! ---"Love"

mangozz said...

It really does look vintage and it went together fast. You must have really enjoyed working on it.

Janice Holton said...

I absolutely love the old fashioned vibe to this quilt! That's a winner! Did you buy yardage for the sashing?

Quiltdivajulie said...

I agree about making it rectangular. Square quilts only seem to work well as table toppers (or maybe smaller ones as wall hangings). Never met a square bed yet.

Linda said...

Goodness, another flimsy put together! It's lovely. Yes I can see it would work to be longer when you find time to make more blocks.

cityquilter grace said...

very nice interpretation....

Pamela Arbour said...

As always, I love your interpretation of your inspiration better! I also like your coordinating fabrics that you pic. Just perfect every time!

Quilter Kathy said...

It's fabulous! And so cool to see the inspiration for the quilt, and study how it is different and the same!

Karen in Breezy Point said...

Wonderful--love it!!!

Angie said...

Love it! So many wonderful things going on - the plaids, the different blocks - great scrappy quilt!

gayle said...

I absolutely adore this quilt! (And not just because of the name!)

Janie said...

Good idea to make it longer but it's sure nice as is.
I like the name Shirts and Giggles!
It's a beauty.

Sally Trude said...

Plaid quilts make me swoon. Your choice of sashing is wonderful...and like the original...such a good idea to not use plaid.

Nann said...

Love the coordinated scrappiness. The plaids tie it together. Wonderful.