Sunday, March 12, 2023

Shirts and Giggles - A Finish!

It's a finish! 
Shirts and Giggles
76 inches square
hand quilted
vintage inspired


This is the vintage quilt that inspired me to make my own version. I saw it on Ebay a long time ago.



Made from men's shirts from the thrift store (Shirts) and some 1930s reproduction prints that remind me of my grandmother's dresses (Giggles). 



Broken Wheels, Flying Geese, Puss in the Corner blocks. 


I finished the top back in 2019.

Big stitch hand quilted with blanc perle #12.

The backing and binding.



The crocus were blooming in little patches in the lawn (where the squirrels must have scattered them over the years) near my clothesline a few days ago. Now you can see what's on the ground near my clothesline and I think there is more predicted for today. Well, at least I know Spring is trying to sprung!! 


And sew on...










 

25 comments:

Rose Marie said...

A gorgeous quilt! Love those plaids and stripes!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

that is a very nice vintage looking quilt - love the colors too

Paulette said...

That's outstanding! I love it!

Michelle said...

What a fabulous quilt!

Elle said...

Love the creative quilt. And oh the random crocus....bestill my heart :-)

Happy Sunday to you Cathy.

Sylvia@Treadlestitches said...

What a wonderful quilt! Having more than one block pattern makes it more interesting. Love the name, too!

CathieJ said...

Congrats on the finish. Your quilt is gorgeous!

dianne said...

i lurve this quilt's name!!!

Karrin Hurd said...

Gorgeous quilt, congratulations on the finish!

gayle said...

Everything about this quilt brings a big smile!

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

I love medallion quilts and your fabric selection for this one is great. Plaids are comforting, no two ways about it.

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

I love your finish! The variety of blocks look like they were made to play together! I always look forward to the bulbs emerging from the earth. . .it tells me Spring is near!

Quilting Babcia said...

Love this quilt, so perfectly vintage and homey.

Kim said...

Shirts and Giggles is a triumph! How beautiful it is. Love the vintage vibe all those fabrics and patterns evoke.

Linda Swanekamp said...

What a super finish! All the colors and values all support each other for a unified quilt. Hand quilting always amazes me.

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

It is gorgeous, Cathy and love that you added fabric that reminded you of your grandmother. Beautiful job.

Bonnie said...

You did a great job of recreating that antique quilt. Love the name.

Astrid said...

Fabulous quilt Cathy! Love the vintage look. Spring is in the air your side! Crocus reminds me of Norway, they don't grow in this hot/humid climate.

Cats and Calico said...

Love it, yours is better than the original.

Pamela Arbour said...

That is absolutely beautiful! Great job in every way!

Quiltdivajulie said...

I do hope you are keeping this one - I love it for SO many reasons.

Linda In UK said...

Super quilt! You are very clever to make such a great quilt - love the title too!

Quilter Kathy said...

Another fabulous finish! It's so cool how the two quilts look similar and yet different!

Beth H said...

I LOVE this quilt!
I love the Broken Wheel block. I think I have a version called gears.
What a great collection of blocks and to have themed fabrics is fantastic!!!
'Tis a homerun my friend!

Nann said...

I like the complexity of the different blocks. Clever fabric genre combination. And a great name!