I have tried to quilt. It is a skill that, frankly, I'm just to weenie to pursue. Painful finger pricks and bloody fabric is not really my idea of a great time. So. I just admire from afar. And I do, very much admire. The thought, time and effort put into a quilt just amazes me.
And admire some I did. A few weekends ago, when Sweet Hub and I drove over to Crockett, Texas. A beautiful, East Texas town that was kicking off the Christmas Holidays with an old-fashioned day of food, crafts, and music. One of the events was a Quilt Show and there were some beauties. Take a peep.
I'm such a sucker for this. I think its the mix of all the different patterns that pull me in. This was my fave. And it was vintage. What's not to love?
Isn't it pretty?
I thought this was interesting as well. Same type of mix of patterns, but with a more modern look.
Again, another pattern mix. Are we seeing a pattern in what it is that I like? But, seriously, it had me at the ruffled edge.
Sweet!
Just loved the details here. But, if I were the one stitching, by the third square, I would be crying, rocking back and forth and begging for Bag Balm.
Uhm, red and white? What's not to love. I wondered briefly if I could run fast enough to get this out the door and to the car before they caught me. OK. I'm kidding. Maybe.
YO! YO! Ha! Get it?
Awwww, how does one not love Yo-Yo's? Come on...they are too stinkin cute! Bout wold'nt your toes get cold?
I guessed this was the modern version of the Sweet Sue?
But this was the Big Daddy of em all and the one they were auctioning off. It was really, really pretty. And machine done. Hey, I could do that. If I knew how to SEW.
But all kidding aside. I do admire quilts. My Gran quilted and I'm fortunate enough to have one of her quilts. Its beautiful and a wonderful reminder of her sweet spirit and talented hands.
Well, thanks for taking a peep with me. I hope you enjoyed the quilts as much as I did. I think it is always fun to be inspired by new color combo's and patterns.
And we got to eat giant Sausage on a stick that day too! What can I say. It was a win-win.
Happy Tuesday!
PS. Thanks for the Etsy love yesterday. I just added some more new things tonight. Some Christmas and some just vintage in general.
very pretty quilts. I have a couple from my grandma too that I treasure. Just haven't ever been interested in making my own.
Posted by: Keeping Warm | December 01, 2009 at 01:44 AM
Oh Cindy! We are Kindred Spirits. My mom and sister are fabulous quilters, while I am content to reaps the rewards of their labors.LOL Thanks for sharing these beauties with us. The third one with the ruffle...oh my! I'll have to ask Sis what pattern that is. It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Lisa | December 01, 2009 at 06:48 AM
I am planning to take up quilting in 2010. Not sure i could stick with it if it involves too much finger pricking though. ;)
Posted by: Dee Dee | December 01, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Very pretty quilts. I don't like sewing, so I would not be good at this.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | December 01, 2009 at 02:43 PM
I have an idea.....since you are so talented with paper crafts, why don't you try to replicate one of the quilt patterns using snippets of patterned paper? You could make a really cool piece of art to frame.
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | December 01, 2009 at 04:05 PM
They are very pretty. I would love to sit on the couch wrapped up in any one of them. Oh yes, in a log cabin with snow falling, a fire and a nice cup of hot chocolate. Oh, and a plate full of cookies!
Posted by: denise | December 01, 2009 at 05:47 PM
I'm always drawn to the ones with a mix of patterns too:) That yo-yo one is amazing! Did you happen to count how many of 'em are in that quilt?! And good question about the toes--guess you gotta wear socks;)
Posted by: Marilyn | December 01, 2009 at 08:58 PM
OK, I just love old quilts, all you have to do is look in the sunroom to see my addiction! I love the really old ones that were made of clothing material scraps, ones that are not too "planned". The one with the ruffle is called "cathedral window" and really is just a coverlet, like the yo-yo ones. I tried quilting some smaller pieces many years ago, but I just can't get the small stitches. I'm just not that "perfect". I'm an instant gratification type person and quilting is just tooooooo lengthy of a project for me. But wow, do I love them and so grateful that my MIL loved me enough to give me hers!
OK, I'm still thinking about the sausage on a stick. sounds pretty yummy right now.
hugs girl,
Debra
Posted by: Common Ground | December 01, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Those are beautiful. I so admire quilters & their craft, but after making my nephew's baby quilt, I don't think that I'll become one of them!
Posted by: Kim | December 02, 2009 at 05:54 AM
I love the ruffled edge. I have never seen one like that. And the red and white? Oh, my.
I admire quilts, never made one. My sister does, though...I got the genes to use glue!
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