After several years of being looked over, handled, moved about, these appliqued animals blocks have finally made it into the "finished" stack. Well, almost; they aren't quilted yet, but there's no hurry about that.
The scrappy squares were intended to be used in a Triple Irish Chain top, but I didn't like the looks of that arrangement. They just happened to be the right size to use with the appliqued blocks.
Each animal's body is made from the basic pear-shaped pattern, with tails, ears, or feet added.
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My top measures about 38 inches square; the one in the magazine is larger. I plan to do a lot more quilting on mine too. The pattern came from the June, 1984 issue of the Quilt World magazine. 1984, you say? Does that make it a vintage pattern? I was only 43 years old that year ~ am I vintage?
Think about it,
Charlotte
I was 39 that year, if your vintage so am I. There's the old saying, your not getting older you're just getting better!
ReplyDeleteHi Charlotte, I love your quilt, the animals are adorable. I don't think the kids would call you "vintage" just yet, they would probably use the word "old school" :) I was 21 in 1984. Wow, it just seems like yesterday. I especially love the cat square. Have a good evening and thank you for your comforting comment tonight on my blog. With Love, Delisa
ReplyDeleteNo it sure doesn't . I love the pattern and the animals are so cute. I can't wait to see it finished. Stay warm. Hugs
ReplyDeleteOh, Charlotte...this pattern is just too cute! I love to look through "vintage" magazines for new ideas...I just got a box full from my sister's 90 year old mother-in-law...can't wait to try some!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Laura
Oh! So cute! I think it's just a perfect little quilt.
ReplyDeleteHi, your quilt is so cute and I think a child would really enjoy the animals and bright colors. In 1984, I was 25 and 3 children in a span of 3 years and a Marine husband who was gone more than he was home.
ReplyDeleteI guess you could be called vintage, and in a very good way.
Your quilt is beautiful, Charlotte, and I love the animals--so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love it...so bright and colorful...just what the doctor ordered for these drab winter days.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt top. I love applique. Your animals are so cute. You fit the applique blocks and little squares perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had your gift for hand-quilting. I'm just not patient enough for it.
Stay warm and keep safe.
I hope you have a lovely rest of the week.
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Those animals on the quilt really make it special! Looks great! Nancy
ReplyDeleteVery nice! You do such beautiful quilts.
ReplyDeleteI like the quilt much better the way you set it together.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't that mean it was already "vintage" in 1984?
Women are like fine wine. Better with age.
Hugs, Ilene
Very cute little baby quilt! I have been working on one for my great granddaughter, too. Oh my, I was 55 in 1984 and cannot figure out where all that time went! ;-} Carol
ReplyDeleteI love you quilt blocks, Charlotte. The animals are all so beautiful. I love the quilt pattern. I can't wait to see the quilt finished. I know it will be a showcase of beauty.
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ReplyDeleteis the quilt on my bed
made by my mother - love it.
I look at your work
and my late mother's
and I think
should I buy a sewing machine :)
You inspire me
but doing what I keep busy at
and there is no time left :)
Just adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is too cute!! It reminds me of the animal quilt you made for me when I was little. :)
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