I started 4 courthouse steps blocks over the weekend. First they were going to be 4 small quilts, then they were going to be one "large" quilt. I finally finished last night with one small quilt and one runner. I used antique fabrics which date to around 1880. The small quilt with red and green outer borders is is 10 inches square and will make a nice candle mat.
The runner is 11" x 23". I may use pink for the binding. By the way, this is not my cat! It is my neighbor's cat who sneaks in when I get home from work. He visits everyone in the neighborhood and as you can see makes himself right at home. I just sent him home for dinner.
Those are lovely, I really enjoy all the colors you use in your quilts. Where do you find all of your antique fabrics?
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I enjoy seeing your small pieces. Like Marsha I'm curious. Where _do_ you find your antique fabrics? I like your neighbour's cat. Kind of nice to have a pet but be able to send it home too :) -Joanne
ReplyDeletePretty! That's too funny that the kitty visits everyone. He must be a real love bug :) Christine
ReplyDeleteYou always come up with the cutest projects! I too am curious about the fabrics. Do you disassemble quilts that you find at estate sales, etc.? If so, that is quite a task of itself! Pretty kitty! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteThe neighbourhood freeloader! He's a handsome chappy. Lovely blocks! I am always stunned at how vibrant the colours are in your vintage fabrics. What a stash you must have. I think it's wonderful that you use the scraps that might otherwise go to the bin. Ann :-)
ReplyDeleteThe blocks are great! But you dare put a candle on top of that precious antique fabric?
ReplyDeleteGrowing up we had a neighborhood cat. He "belonged" to the neighbor (he was a stray until they "adopted" him), but he'd invite himself into the house of anyone he knew had a bowl of pet food, have a snack, maybe snuggle a little or hassle the household pet, then move on...
Just came over from Kathie's blog -
ReplyDeleteYour new blog is wonderful!
Thanks for all the great inspiration and photos
As always your colors are so great. I too would love to know where you find antique fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThat cat looks like my daughter's cat. He looks right at home in your house.
Beth
The fabrics are so vibrant in color. Certainly looks like antique Pennsylvania colors. You are fortunate to have access to these fabrics.
ReplyDeleteLove what you are doing;) The cat...go figure...every quilt needs a cat's approval;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Quilting!!!
What a delight your blog is Ann! Thanks for directing me to it. I'll look forward to seeing your wonderful quilts and seeing what you are up to.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Ann! Your "Rolling Stones" is included in the weekly e-mail of APQ Newsletter! ---"Love"
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