Sunday, July 7, 2019

Gallimaufry in Pink

 
I enjoy making these little four inch blocks from scraps.  I have 277 of them now in all colors of the rainbow. 

 Gallimaufry is my version of a c. 1890 quilt. 


Inspiration quilt was found at Rocky Mountain Quilts where the quilt was described as follows: 

"This is a whimsical original rendition of an Irish Chain, which to follow the pattern needs to be viewed from a distance. How amazing would this be in a great room over a fireplace? this quilt was obviously pieced by someone who loved calicoes. No solid colors here. The fabrics date from 1860 to 1890, giving us the creation date of this piece. This is a quilt top for a fabric junkie. There are many patterns pieced on this top. Variation of diamond in a square, old maids puzzle, bow tie, broken dishes, four patch, all combined together creating the most unusual Irish Chain I have ever seen. All pieced by hand, and ready to quilt."

11 comments:

mangozz said...

Love all the pinks! Your version looks better than the original.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Those blocks are a lot of fun in pink! I don't think I realized that each block is only 4 inches. How many do you think you need for the quilt size you want?

Linda said...

Your choice of pink works so well. Looking great!

cspoonquilt said...

That is a great scrappy pattern! and so versatile. The bright pinks make a very cheerful top!

The Joyful Quilter said...

That's a WHOLE lot of PINK!!!

Nann said...

How lively!

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

Those are some tiny blocks. I look forward to seeing all the rainbow colors come together. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

Ann said...

A lovely reprise of this quilt. I like both versions. Someone will love yours.

Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quilts said...

I love those exuberant pinks!

Pamela Arbour said...

Maybe one day I will learn to love those 4" blocks too! LOL Right now, I think it is crazy! LOL You are doing a great job with them.

Louise said...

Definitely a pattern that requires stepping back to take it all in :)