I love to search for pictures of vintage quilts and then figure out how to make my own version. It all started when I made a Butterfly quilt (foreground) like one I inherited that my grandmother made from old clothes (background).
I'm currently (1/16/2019) working on several more quilts inspired by vintage ones. What follows are ones I have finished. I've included the vintage photo and then my quilt.
Vintage Butterflies
Checkered Past
Zig Zag Nine Patch
Salmagundi Road
Vintage Thingamajigs
Triangle Tiles
from: Rocky Mountain Quilts
String Star from Mingei International Museum
Picture and info found at
Cactus Needle Quilts
Unknown Crosses (Stone Mason's Puzzle)
c. 1940-1970
71" X 81"
Collection of Roderick Kiracofe
*The quilt top was found in Alabama
Church Window Hexagon Variation
The quilt is inspired by this vintage one c. 1825-1875 from the Quilter's Guild Collection.
from: Rocky Mountain Quilts
QT224 A Whimsical Original Rendition of an Irish Chain Quilt Top.
c.1890
78 x 80 inches
Pennsylvania
$625
c.1890
78 x 80 inches
Pennsylvania
$625
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.
Picture and info found at
Cactus Needle Quilts
Unknown Crosses (Stone Mason's Puzzle)
c. 1940-1970
71" X 81"
Collection of Roderick Kiracofe
*The quilt top was found in Alabama
Church Window Hexagon Variation
The quilt is inspired by this vintage one c. 1825-1875 from the Quilter's Guild Collection.
19th century antique crib quilt found at Q is for Quilter
My version of the antique crib quilt
Quilt seen for sale on Ebay once upon a time.
My version I called Shirts and Giggles
4 comments:
These are all really fantastic! I like to look for vintage quilts for inspiration too! You've provided me with lots of ideas!!! Thanks! I love all your renditions too! cheers!
Superb Cathy! Your projects with their inspirations should be published, a good historical and design reference.
SUCH BEAUTIFUL INTERPERTATIONS,JEANNE
I am impressed with every quilt you make. I love to see your inspiration quilts. You have such a vision when you re-create them.
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