Friday, October 7, 2022

It's A Finish!

It's a finish! 
Economy Blocks
in '30s reproduction prints
60 x 78



I quilted it on my DSM with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines that meet in the center of the blocks. I used natural colored thread. 



I made a scrappy binding and the backing has little butterflies on it. The backing isn't a '30s reproduction print. 

And sew it goes...





 

20 comments:

Quilting Babcia said...

A great finish, and the way you chose to quilt this adds another unexpected dimension to these economy blocks. I love it!

Gretchen Weaver said...

This quilt is so lovely! You make me want to go start one. Happy stitching!

Nancy said...

What a fun quilt! Someone will fall in love with this.
Do you cut by hand or with a machine? Do you have any wonderful tips for aligning the pieces for economy patches (when they're cut by hand)? I love the block but getting those triangles right in the center is a challenge. But, maybe you cut the triangles larger and trim the block after it's sewn? Thanks!

Linda said...

What a delightful quilt, Cathy.. so pretty, love the 30s fabrics and the scrappy binding goes so well with the blocks. Your backing is pretty too.

Astrid Reflux said...

oooh, I have some 30s fabric I am never sure what to do with, if I should just incorporate it into everything else scrappy or what....but I think I know now what to do. Thanks for the inspiration, as always!

Julierose said...

Just a lovely finish on your economy block--love how it came together--nice work hugs, Julierose

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

That is such a pretty quilt and he block you used is perfect for it. I think it would be hard to part with that one.

audrey said...

What a great quilt! So cheery! Love the scrappy binding you used. Just perfect!:)

Meredith said...

Love, love this quilt! Perfect block to show off those wonderful fabrics. Beautiful!

Mystic Quilter said...

Beautiful colour in this economy block quilt, I'm inspired to make one, hopefully early net year and try and use soft coloured fabrics rather than my bold and bright!

Cathy said...

Your quilt turned out beautifully! I love all the colors playing wildly together. Did you have your cataract surgery yet? xo

Kathleen said...

i absolutely love this one !!!! great color choices...
kathleen

Quilter Kathy said...

Congratulations on a fantastic finish! The colours are so happy!

Nann said...

Big Chips, in contrast to the scrappy chips you've been making as a side project all year. Pretty!

Jenny said...

Another beauty plus simp,e quilting lines, what could be better than that! You are a real master, or should that be mistress of using colours of every hue in wonderful ways!

Katy Sweigart said...

I love this quilt! You did a beautiful job. 😊

mangozz said...

I always liked '30s repros and you have a wonderful selection!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Fantastic finish!! those economy blocks make great variety with all the colors!

Sandy Panagos said...

It looks great! You really can't go wrong with Economy Blocks, can you?

Linda at Roscoe's Ma said...

I love this...the fabric, the block and the quilting! Perfect!