What are you working on? Since I just got my 301A all tuned up and purring like Winnie, I have finished 52 nine patch blocks made from vintage 40's and 50's fabrics. The note with the fabric says I need 27 blocks pieced and 27 alternating blocks, or for a big one a total of 72 blocks. This note is dated 1953. The template is a receipt Mrs. Krouger got for selling eggs the day after Christmas in 1952. She had eight dozen of Ex. Large A eggs and was paid 31.5 cents a dozen for them from Shaffer and Sons in Lebanon, Indiana. I cannot quite remember where I got this box of pre-cut quilt blocks from.
I am also working on some postage stamp blocks. These are made from 1 1/2 inch cut squares. They are quite fun to piece and work up quickly as long as I am not wondering how many blocks I need! I am also working on a scrappy quilt made with 2 1/2 inch squares alternated with cream muslin. Those are fast and fun too.
I found these three boxes of cut pieces while attempting to clean out some other space in the house. Instead of cleaning, I have been piecing.
I will try to post photo's when I locate the missing camera, which might be at work!
Sewing's more fun than cleaning any day. That's why my house has the "lived-in" look. I'd rather read, or do genealogy or play on the computer too. It's no wonder it gets a little deep at times. LOL
ReplyDeleteI am so looking forward to seeing those blocks, Jay. Are you going to use plain alternating blocks or something like Snowball. How fun to have old blocks that can be made into a quilt!
ReplyDeletethe note is priceless. Such a small insight into life then.
ReplyDeleteLori is so right ... the note is pricless ... I think you should frame it, the note that is, not the blocks!! LOLOL As for the camera? You lost it again??
ReplyDeleteI'm working on...commencing to simply open up the "box" next to my couch. The treasures inside include all the strips/pieces for 4 quilts I cut out previous to the sewing machine meltdown, 2-3 stacks of 20-30's "found" blocks of appliques: dresden plates basted, needing to be appliqued to muslin and pieced into a top, sunbonnet sues just waiting for sashing and edging....You're always way ahead of me. With business trips/kids, creating a travel kit of hand piecing to do on the plane or road would be practical. You are my inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow, I'd love to have a house where I cleared out space and found treasures to stitch. With notes!
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