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| The stripes are a nice cotton. The gingham not so much. I prefer vintage gingham from the 50`s and 60`s. |
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| More of the red and white cotton and a nice floral print. Fabrics are from my stash except the center square was cut from a purloined (stolen) shirt from the husband. We live in a very remote area and I make do with what`s on hand. Maybe someday he`ll miss that shirt, but I doubt it! I missed the best natural light when I took this pic. |
Thank you Jane`s Fabrics for hosting the Hop and Madame Samm for sponsoring this nice experience.
be a quilter
dancing through threads
Connie C
Quilted Sisca.
Thank You!
I love this vintage look!
ReplyDeleteThank you tubakk for your kind comment.
DeleteI love the stripe fabric! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hadn`t used stripes before and it worked out okay.
DeleteThank you so much for your kind comments.
ReplyDeleteVery Nice! I use Fabric too when I need it from Hubby's side of the Closet~
ReplyDeleteHuggs, Nancy
Yes, when I`m a little low on fabric Hubby`s side of the closet is better than a Thrift Shop!
DeleteLove the stars (just like mine) especially the blue floral against the white (shirt). This is true patchwork. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Zuzan! This is the first time I made star blocks. It was relaxing and a lot of fun.
DeleteLove the wonky with those fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth.
DeleteWonky blocks are very cool. Love the use of the shirt.
ReplyDeleteMy closet is a vintage museum! Ha! Thank you.
DeleteReally enjoyed your wonky blocks.....have a wonderful fun day.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon.
DeleteLove blocks that use strips, checks and dots. Always a different look. Thanks for sharing yours. Judy C
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was fun and I was able to use up some scraps.
DeleteWow you certainly live in dessert conditions,,,hard to be inspired by your surroundings,,,,,but you did it you sewedin red white and blue...maybe we can keep you inspired
ReplyDeleteHi Madame Samm! We`ve been here 20 years. My goodness! It`s too hot to go outside and this was a great time to start sewing again.
DeleteSo pretty and patriotic!
ReplyDeleteBet your husband will never miss that shirt...
(Your son was right about the old hippies in Taos)
Nancy
Hi Nancy! I was amused when my son made the hippe comment. Loved reading about your trip. I haven`t sewn much the last 20 years. Th blocks are a first for me.
DeleteYour wonky stars are wonderful! Thank you for sharing :) Happy quilting!
ReplyDeleteNice blocks! Too funny about using your husband's shirt, but what a great way to use what you have. :O)
ReplyDeletethe stripes are fun.well done!
ReplyDeleteI love the wonky stars. Very festive with the stripes and gingham. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI bet your husband enjoys the fact he does NOT have to wear the shirt! I know my Honeyman MUCH prefers to be in Tees!! I love wonky stars! Thanks for joining us in the blog hop!! :o)
ReplyDeleteSuch cute blocks! Love those stripes and that stolen shirt! We quilters know how to make do!
ReplyDeleteThey are both great - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletewonderful block Catherine.
ReplyDeleteGreat job. Love them both!
ReplyDeleteI love ALL gingham, all sizes, all colors, but especially blue! Your blocks are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI have always love the gingham and stipe fabrics too. Nice job on the wonky blocks.
ReplyDeleteI love your wonky stars, thanks for being part of the hop!
ReplyDeleteWonderful blocks and like you I used fabrics from my stash. Too funny that you used your husbands shirt......hope he doesn't miss it!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks and lovely wonky star!
ReplyDeleteGreat Blocks! I love the red and white stripe fabric.
ReplyDeleteI Love your RWB Blocks! The Colors are Great! I'm making a Quilt from my Dads Shirts and Ties! Thanks for this Great Giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your blocks. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletehee hee... had to chuckle when I read that you purloined a shirt from your hubby to make this block! I do that too and so far, so good. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI love your blocks. Thanks so much for sharing.
Love your blocks.
ReplyDeleteI looked at some of your previous posts. Your pictures are great!
How fun your wonky stars are. Love the fabric! Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteOoh I love gingham myself although I haven't got any right now. I really like that first block you have shown us. LOVE that blue check with red/white stripe. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh about the white fabric. Gosh, hopefully that wasn't hubby's favorite shirt. LOL
Thank you for showing us. Your blocks looks great.
Great blocks - and I share your love for vintage gingham. :) I love your header and wish I could see that little house, though I'm glad I didn't live in it! I must confess, I've used an old shirt of my husband's a time or two..but don't tell him. :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks... Glad you joined in the hop.
ReplyDeleteOh, he will probably never miss it! Men!
New follower as love your photography. You've captured the beauty of the desert.
Happy Hop Day, I love your blocks and so agree with you about the gingham. Now that is how quilting began, use what they had available. Great job, I am so happy you played!
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks! Love that your cut up your husband's shirt for the white block! LOVE IT!! Thanks for sharing! Is the photo on top an abandoned mine? Yikes!
ReplyDeleteLove your stripes and stars! We are trying to plan a trip to AZ in the fall, and Williams is one of the stops we hoped to make so I really enjoyed your pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Great blocks..love the little floral print with a 'touch' of your hubby's shirt :o) TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your blocks and love the fabrics you chose especially the fact you made do and used your husbands shirt ,priceless :-)
ReplyDeleteI really like your make-do attitude! It is so much more Centsible and frugal to quilt this way! I should take lessons from you!! I have lots of old shirts that could be used up...shame on me for not thinking of it. I can't imagine living in the desert...have you always lived in your remote area?? I like learning about people in different areas of the country especially other quilters.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Gmama Jane
Hi!
DeleteThank you for the nice comment. We`ve lived in the desert about 22 years. Wanted to get my son out of Las Vegas and bought acreage here. He was about 8. We built our home when we had money to build it, a room at a time. Our neighbors didn`t know what to make of us. Living 60 miles one way from the nearest grocery store, banking, doctor etc
we learned how to use our time wisely but sometimes we still screw up. Ha! We loved living in Colorado and Utah.
I have a Cherokee friend who taught me to be thrifty with fabric. She`s a fabulous quilter and told me to shop the thrifts and yard sales for shirts and blouses or whatever made with quality US cotton. I find my best barkcloth and vintage quilts that way too. When she makes a custom quilt, she has connections with a wholesaler and gets great deals on fabric. Otherwise it`s thrift shopping for her. Sometimes we barter for fabric.
Thank you Gramma Jane.
Husband's shirt! lol! love it! Your blocks are beautiful, so glad to hop with you :)
ReplyDeleteohhhhh very pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteName of the now game--reuse. Love your use.
ReplyDeleteLoved your fabrics!!
ReplyDeleteI love how bright and cheerful your blocks are!!!!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteUp-cycling is wonderful in creativity. Thank you for sharing with us today.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful share!! Love the use of your husband's "donated" fabric :) :) Bless you and thank you !!
ReplyDeleteLove both blocks. Working with stripes is hard, but they look so cool when you can get the directions to work out.
ReplyDeleteChecks and stripes are really hard to work with. Your blocks look great. I too have bought fabric at thrift stores. Must look at the clothes with new eyes-100% cotton, ok.
ReplyDeleteOh - love your block (and the photo at the top of the page). Your quilt block I think is made in the true spirit of quilting! There is something especially beautiful of making art out of what is already on hand. Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeth
your blocks are too cute ! thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting building on your header profile- I like that you used such interesting fabrics for your block.
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating in the blog hop.
Regards from Western Canada,
Anna
Pretty blocks. I love the idea of repurposing fabric.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Hi Cate....I'm a Kate, too, sometimes. Thanks for the lovely blocks and photos of Arizona. You're on the frontier, dear lady, and we pray for you every day because of the border trouble. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteLiking the idea of using what you have on hand! You came up with some spiffy blocks!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your blocks! Stars are my favorite. I grew up in Alaska, in the country and loved it. Sounds like you have a great place where you are. I think it's very clever of you to use what you have. Creative folks can look at things and see a dual purpose. Isn't that what they did hundreds of years ago? hehe.Again, super job and thanks for sharing them wih us.
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks - love wonky! Greetings from a fellow Arizonan - been trying to get back home (phx) for 20 years!
ReplyDeleteWonky stars are so much fun! Love yours.
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Thanks for sharing your wonky stars! Love using what's on hand :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for lettiing me drop in and your blocks are very nice. I guess you will have to use more of your chubbiest shirt. Well done this hop has been so much fun.
ReplyDeleteLove those prints together!
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