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Reproduction Antique Basket 4-Patch Crib Quilt Top

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Martha

You can read about the original antique quilt in an earlier post. Because my blocks are slightly smaller (3″ instead of 3 1/2″), I decided to make the quilt one block longer and wider. My version ended up at (50″ x 57″) — a bit larger than the original. Also, I lost the template I made…

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A Prince “Purple Rain” Costume for Emily

Posted on September 15, 2017October 14, 2017 by Martha

My daughter, Emily, recently attended a 30th anniversary celebration of the company she has been working for since her graduation. Because they were founded in 1987, the party had an 80s theme, which just happens to be Emily’s favorite decade. Prince wore many versions of this costume, but the metallic jacket is Emily’s favorite. Unfortunately,…

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Grid Patterns for Filet Crochet or Cross Stitch, 1923

Posted on September 8, 2017September 8, 2017 by Martha

These patterns are from the 1923 Elyria, Ohio Chronicle-Telegram. I’ve stitched quite of bit of filet crochet in my day, but I’ve always been a little disappointed in the results. For some reason, my filet stitches end up more rectangular than square (more wide than tall), and I’ve never been able to figure out what…

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Pillowcase Dresses for Columbia

Posted on August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 by Martha

Lori (Humble Quilts) will be making another mission trip in February, and she’s going to be taking a suitcase of pillowcase dresses. I started making these three years ago, and they are so much fun (see earlier groups for Peru and Bolivia). You can whip up one of these dresses in an hour with nothing…

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Deighton’s Quilt Pattern Transfers and Book Giveaway Winners

Posted on July 31, 2017July 31, 2017 by Martha

Haha — I just realized that my new format doesn’t number the comments, so I decided to do the drawing the old-fashioned way — names in a hat. Congratulations to Bonnie Sue and Val — I will be sending you an email today. Now, for the transfers from my new vintage Deighton’s Embroidery Transfer catalog….

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My Quilt’s on the Cover Book Giveaway

Posted on July 21, 2017July 21, 2017 by Martha

Haha! It’s probably not what you were expecting. This is not a book about vintage quilts or how to make quilts. It’s a quilt-themed novel, Everlasting Quilts, the 4th in Ann Hazelwood’s East Perry County Series published by AQS. I was contacted by the cover designer, who asked if he could use a photo of my…

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Antique Crib Quilt — Basket 4-Patch

Posted on June 2, 2017June 3, 2017 by Martha

The little 19th century quilt is just a top now, because someone decided to separate it from its backing and batting. You can still see remnants of the quilting stitches (a basic outline pattern) and where the binding was attached. I’m thinking it was once a crib quilt because of its scale and size (43″ x 50″),…

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Vintage Embroidery Transfers – Anthropomorphic Household Objects

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Martha

My blog began in December, 2008, and I just realized that this is my 1,000th post. Now I wish I had something more exciting to write about than another vintage embroidery transfer, but at least it’s a cute one. I do not know the publisher — if you have any information about them, I’d love to…

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DIY Upholstering on the Cheap

Posted on May 9, 2017May 14, 2017 by Martha

I’m not dead! It’s been six months since I’ve posted anything, and I must say that it’s very hard to get back into the routine of posting after you’ve taken a long break. Gordon and I spent about four months arranging new housing for his parents (independent and assisted living), as well as cleaning out, repairing and selling their…

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American Girl Dolls Dress up as Characters from Clueless.

Posted on December 3, 2016December 4, 2016 by Martha

Because we had such a great time last year at Emily’s American Girl Doll Store birthday party, we decided to do it all over again this year. For last year’s party, I dressed 3 of the dolls as 80’s pop stars. This year Emily requested characters from one of her favorite movies, Clueless, directed by Amy…

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McCall’s Monday — Dutch Boys and Girls Embroidery Patterns, Part 2

Posted on October 31, 2016November 3, 2016 by Martha

Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments on my blog break post. I’m fine — just very busy with family and projects that have nothing to do with quilting or embroidery. I hope to share a few things in the next couple of months, and look forward to getting back to a regular blogging schedule…

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I’m Taking a Blog Break

Posted on October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 by Martha

I am taking a blog break of indeterminate length. There is a lot going on here, but I hope to check in occasionally. I will post the rest of the McCall’s Dutch boy and girl patterns.

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McCall’s Monday — Dutch Boys and Girls Embroidery Patterns

Posted on October 24, 2016October 31, 2016 by Martha

This pattern, McCall’s Kaumagraph 779, uses both appliqué and embroidery. Clicking on the pattern images below will open a two-page printable pattern that also includes templates for the appliqué pieces. I will upload more of the six patterns next Monday . . . hopefully all four, but two more for sure. UPDATE: The four other patterns may be found…

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Free Pattern Friday — Laura Wheeler Bird Embroidery Transfers

Posted on October 21, 2016October 21, 2016 by Martha

Here are some cute bird illustrated proverbs from Laura Wheeler. There are also several other bird transfers in earlier posts: Vogart 671 and LW 676, LW 718, and LW 918.

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McCall’s Monday — Outline Figures for Child’s Trimming

Posted on October 17, 2016October 21, 2016 by Martha

This is a minuscule illustration from my 1928 McCall’s Needlework Catalog which was scanned it at a very high resolution and traced in Photoshop. I had to take a few liberties with the lines where the quality was poor, but I hope the results are usable. Click images to enlarge.

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