For our challenge we were each given a paperbag with a vintage block. (The blocks had been donated to the guild by a local family when they were clearing out an estate.) This is the block I was given...
And this is the little table topper I made from it...
The original block was hand-pieced so I hand-quilted it. The black plaid is a polyblend so didn't shrink as much as the cotton 9-patches. That was a major reason for my cutting down the plaid. The madder print on the binding was a happy accident - I was rummaging through the plaids when this fabric literally fell on my head (luckily it was only a fat-quarter!)
Brownie is being difficult these days...a new neighbor is being adamant about adherence to the leash laws for all animals - including cats. This guy could be a real pain....and he is definatley making it more difficult for me to finish putting these bindings on the rest of the quilt pile!
ha! your dog sits on the tippy top of the couch. mine do too. then the sink down behind the cushions...
ReplyDeletei like how you rearranged the old block. what a fun challenge!
Such a nice remake of the old. Too bad about the pain of a neighbor.
ReplyDeleteI like how you remade the vintage block and made it your own. The embroidery makes it special. I also bet it feels so good to have a project done ahead of the deadline.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly are up to the challenge. I love this and the embroidery is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteI like what you did with the vintage block, very creative.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness..you have leash laws for cats? That would be a very difficult compliance. My condolences to you and Brownie..or maybe I should give them to your neighbor who needs a fuller life.
ReplyDeleteWith such challenges, it shows off your quilt 'challenge' all the more. You enhanced the beauty of that ol' block. Lovely work!
re the new neighbor: what a jerk! not to mention the folks who passed the law in the first place. cute little quilt.
ReplyDeleteI agree...leashes on cats are so dangerous to the cat! Please keep Brownie in. I fear for the safety of all your other neighbors' animals when you get a "pointer" in the area. Poor Brownie...an inside kitty. My five all are inside kitties because one of my precious cats was eaten by a visiting dog in 1989. There are some really neat cat tunnels and outside screened areas I have considered getting so they can enjoy the outside. But they love the open windows and seem very well adjusted.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great re-make of a (pardon me for saying this...) u-g-l-y original block! I LOVE the turning of the plaid on bias and cutting it down. You now have a really neat quilt... hope you win something for this great effort!
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You did so great on your re-creation of the quilt block! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteWell doen on the challenge block. Cat on a lead? Ridiculous! poor you!!
ReplyDeletehmmm, I missed this one. A great block and here is Brownie - out of sorts due to the laws that curb the joy in life. :< Poor Brownie!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Kat, that was one ugly block, you did wonderful with it. I especially like how you rearranged the nine patches. Sorry you've got a neighbor from ....
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of reinventing old quilt blocks. My daughter and I peruse antique stores looking for them.
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