Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Emily's Vintage Sheet Quilt


You may remember this picture above from the post Jessica wrote over a month ago when she was making baby quilts from vintage sheets. Soon after, the two of us got together and pieced a twin-size quilt for Emily's bed.

Let me tell you, I love, love, love this quilt, and I wish we had made it big enough for my bed! Well, then, poor Emily wouldn't have a quilt for her bed, so it's best that it's only twin-sized. :)

I have a wonderful neighbor-friend who has a long-arm quilting machine, and today she finished quilting the top for me. The quilting is absolutely beautiful! Debbie does fabulous work, and I recommend her highly if you ever need some quilting done. Debbie has another quilt top of mine that she plans to quilt soon--I'll post pictures of it when I get it back.

Now, all that is left to finish Emily's quilt is to bind the edges. Hopefully I'll start and complete the binding tomorrow, and then I'll be back with more pictures.

What do you think? Should I keep collecting vintage sheets so that I can make one for my own bed, or is one vintage sheet quilt enough? :)

Ruth




14 comments:

  1. The quilt is really sweet. I love it too. Let's flip a coin for it.

    I made a Vogue 1944 dress if you'd like to come take a look.

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  2. It's so pretty! I don't think one is enough.

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  3. Very pretty! Since it's kind of like a scrap quilt and looks like you don't need a specific amount of any one fabric, you could just keep collecting vintage sheets and make one after another... :-)

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  4. So very pretty. It will look beautiful on her bed.

    I say keep collecting vintage sheets. That would look pretty in a queen size too.

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  5. it turned out so pretty, I love vintage sheet quilts! I have 6 rows until I finish the one I am working on:)

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  6. That is beautiful! And of course you must have one too! Definately makes me want one also.

    Susan (fabricluver - who can't remember her logon)

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  7. Lovely! I have a stash of vintage sheets, too, and can't wait to make a quilt. I've been stalled for quite a while, but I think I love the simplicity of your squares. Beautiful!

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  8. That is beautiful - I want one too!

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  9. One is never enough! I have vintage sheets stashed for at least 2 quilts!!! It's great you have someone to quilt for you!

    Captain Momma

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  10. Yes! Make another one - these are awesome!

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  11. It turned out very pretty! Definitely worth making another one.

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  12. I Love it!!!

    You definitely need one!!!!

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  13. Lovely quilt! I have one very similar that my great grandmother made for my parents.

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  14. Ruth,

    It is absolutely adorable!!!You definitely need one! In fact I think I need one!!;o)

    Love, Heather

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