I have finished appliqueing all 63 of my Hummingbird blocks. Now I can assemble the top - my version of a vintage quilt.
Minnie's Hummingbird appeared in the July/August 2011 issue of Quiltmaker. It was made by Minnie Jacoby Schultz c. 1930.
I loved this vintage quilt and in 2019 I made a couple of blocks following instructions in the magazine. Well, they turned out a little wonky and I decided I did not like making them so I figured I didn't need my version of that vintage quilt.
Then a couple of years ago I came across an appliqued version of the block at Susie's Scraps and gave it a try. The block is easy to make with that method and so once again someday I might have my version of the vintage Hummingbird quilt. (Note: I am using 3.5 inch squares and not 4 like in the tutorial. I am also using 9 inch background squares and not 10.5 like in the tutorial.)
And sew on...
Because there is a lot of slow stitching in these blocks:
AND
Because there are a lot of scraps in these blocks:
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11 comments:
Such pretty scraps in your blocks. Good for you getting all those blocks appliquéd! Enjoy putting all your blocks together.
Your hummingbird blocks are gorgeous. Such an array of pretty fabrics.
What pretty blocks with the yellow background. It will make a stunning quilt.
The sunny background is wonderful for the colorful hummingbirds.
Your version will be SO pretty! And mega congratulations on finishing up all that appliqué.
Very pretty blocks--KSQ also has a "Periwinkle" version that looks a lot like these...nice work Hugs, Julierose
If pieced, you need to do a wide "Y" seam, and it can end up wonky. Good for you in pursuing a different way.
These are sooo cute and I just don't even wanna make one!🤣🤣
Those blocks are so pretty. Each quilt should be unique.
Those are so pretty and the background you picked makes them look like a fresh vintage quilt. Congrats on your progress.
That is going to be beautiful.
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