Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Ties to the Past


Doll quilts from the past stir our hearts and engage our emotions with their simple blocks and imperfect stitches. It's fun to imagine what kinds of quilts children may have made and played with long ago and making little scrappy quilts certainly brings the past alive, doesn't it?

Here's one of my recent finds - a little Bow Tie quilt. I've always always wanted to make one and just haven't gotten around to it. Then BOOM! I found one already made. What luck!



Love those checks!

12 comments:

  1. That's a great little quilt. you can still make one, you know :)

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  2. Nice find, I love the bow tie quilts.

    Debbie

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  3. You captured my sentiments about doll quilts exactly! Your new find is a treasure! What a dear little quilt.

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  4. Oh, so sweet :) I woud like to make one, just to find the time!

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  5. I love your bow tie quilt. It is adorable. I just got your book "The Civil War Sewing Circle", and I love it. I want to make every project in the book. Hugs

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  6. Oh I totally agree - love those checks!!!

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  7. I think the checks realy give this little quilt a great scrappy look with a lot of charm!! It is just lovely!!!!

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  8. Darling little quilt. Yes, you are the lucky one! Of course, it means you missed the fun of making one, but I'm sure you're okay with that!

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  9. Oh, don't worry - I still plan on making one someday. It just might be all pinks and indigoes. Wouldn't that be cute?

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  10. Love the little bow tie quilt. It is sweet.

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  11. What a neat find-I bet that brought a smile to your face!

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