we planned to have our shop open last weekend, but hit the inevitable and unavoidable road bumps that slowed us down. our real and ultimate goal was this weekend, and we are on target for that. this week i have started something i have long planned to do: making patterns for reproducing some of the antique quilts in my collection, and reproduction quilts I have made. it is heavy brain work (at least for me) to write a pattern so it can be understood, diagram it, and make sure nothing is left out no miscalculations are made. here are my first two patterns:
"susie's subonnets" is a vintage quilt in my collection. I love it for it's folksy quirkiness.
each block is uniquely different. the shapes and sizes of the bonnets, arms, shoes, etc all vary.
"antique baskets" is a reproduction quilt i made using antique 1800s fabrics and reproduction fabrics. most of the fabrics in teh baskets are really 1800s antiques.
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Oh, that seems like it would be really difficult. Way to go -- yea Julie!!! Those quilts are both so cute. I saw some nice old quilts last weekend and thought of you. They were expensive and needed some work, but were still tempting.
Posted by: Mary Smith | April 29, 2009 at 08:52 PM
The quilts are so sweet. I am so impressed that you made patterns for them. Your shop is going to be great!
Posted by: mary | April 30, 2009 at 02:40 PM