Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Some Denim in the driveway!

It looks like my love of textiles has extended into my choice of vehicle!

This is the stock photo of my new VW "jean bug."  It is actually a bit bluer in real life...

It is a blast to drive and I love the retro feel!  And it drives so much better than the VW's of the 70's!  Though I doubt I could change out the engine in this one like I did with my college roommates in her '72 beetle!

I'm wondering how the project on my design wall may have influenced my choice...

lots of Indigo on that wall!
And I was just folding an early carpenter's wheel with lots of indigo...and it is the indigo that is holding this 1848 quilt together!
or maybe it was my photo visits to Sibley Mill - a local mill that dyed and wove material for blue jeans until the late 1970's...
This is a quilt that has a back made from mill scraps photographed by a friend on the steps of Sibley Mill!

A few more quilts in my collection with denim.  Guess I just love my indigo, jeans, denim...


6 comments:

Ali Honey said...

Wow. Snazzy new car.
Those blues are always lovely together.
Like you I am a brights person so great news about Purple!

Janet O. said...

Looks like you found the perfect-for-you car!
Love the project with the chain blocks. : )

Gypsy Quilter said...

What a gorgeous car. Love the sleek retro look. Now all you need are CDs from the Beach Boys to play on your next road trip. Surf board optional.

Loris said...

Your car is so cool! I love it and I hope you enjoy driving it. What a fun way to celebrate denim :-) The quilt on your design wall is looking wonderful.

Pam said...

The cute vw is for your young at heart.
I just love how the indigo and yellow is coming along!

The Civil War Quilter said...

Love your new ride! The indigo color is perfect for you.