It is beautiful!
Now I don't mind admitting that when I first got into quilting I was really quite dismissive of all those old quilts made with basket designs and a load of other old fashioned stuff.
The blocks were made worse by the awful brown and beige florals that were used to make them, I am sure I am not the only one to feel that way!
But I don't know whether it comes to us all in the end, or if it's a trend, but I can't get enough of the older, traditional appliqué and pieced blocks with modern fabrics and a twist…
Maybe it's the Aussie thing, Jen Kingwell, Sarah Fielke, Kathy Doughty, they just appeal to me in a way that most others don't.
Who could fail to want too make one of these, solids 'n all!?
Fashions change, tis true, but I think this love is here to stay!
I couldn't agree more! Now I just need to learn to love needle-turn applique!
ReplyDeleteI just feel I need to remind that someday your grandchildren may describe your hard work/your quilts in such a derogatory way.., was it really necessary? Styles always change - why do some feel such a need to be so judgemental. Please be kind.
ReplyDeleteApologies Linda, you are a No Reply blogger.
DeleteAfraid nothing will ever change my mind about the browns; my kids already tell me what's what, thankfully I have thick skin.
I will never apologise for having an opinion, especially when I am willing to admit when it has been changed by talented and awesome quilters like Sarah Fielke and Jen Kingwell.
I love traditional made new and fresh! Xx
ReplyDeleteI completely agree! I adore traditional patterns and they are much more appealing made with modern fabrics or a twist.
ReplyDeleteI didn't find your comments derogatory, it's ok not to like some fabrics and you weren't specifically criticising anyone. Opinions and tastes will vary but you are always very supportive, non-judgemental and kind in your blog comments!
I love traditional quilts and this looks like a great book *puts it on the Christmas list*
ReplyDeleteI think as you evolve in your sewing journey, you recognize the labor intensive work of putting a quilt together much better than when you start out. I love all the modern fabrics and 'twists' that are currently in vogue but am equally appreciative to older quilts made well before I was born.
ReplyDelete-- And most of my family is already somewhat dismissive of my 'hobby'. It would be a crack up to listen in on my great-grandchildren discussing my contributions to family 'heirlooms'. lol
Thank the lord for my friends who love what I create.
Woah hold on, you're going to make a solids quilt?! That appliqué one is beautiful but I've always loved the look of appliqué, even if it took me a while to find a technique I truly enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteAh I finally started a quilt for my dad using brown stuff in my stash
ReplyDeleteAnd it's growing on me .
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