The best part about working on these revised blocks is figuring out which little scraps to use for each piece. This is a photo of the 3 striped blocks disassembled (2 whole and 1 half) and I just realized that I missed unpicking a couple of seams).
The half block had to be sacrificed to piece the other two — this stripe was tricky because of the large repeat. One of the original blocks in this print was probably the worst job of piecing on the top — you can see it in the the photo of the whole top in the first post.
There is only one block each of these three prints, which is sad because they are such nice patterns. These blocks were easy to stitch, having only a couple of pieced pieces.
Because several of the fabrics in the top were rotten, I need to make some additional blocks using my own stash of antique scraps. This print has a little yellow in it and, although there was no yellow in the original top, there were some prints with black. I think it looks all right with the rest of the blocks.
There was just a little odd-shaped scrap of this print, so I didn’t have space to draw the templates correctly. Channeling the original quilter — “I don’t care about no stinking grain” – I made my own wonky block.
The blocks look fantastic! I had to laugh at your “I don’t care about no stinking grain”. 😉 Maybe the original quilter didn’t know about grain? She may have been a beginner when she made these blocks?
I think the print you added fits right in!
I’m sure enjoying the opportunity to watch your progress. 🙂
I also am laughing about your “stinking grain.” It gave me a Blazing Saddles moment! I like your wonky add on block. The feel of the fabric is in keeping with the original top. All the blocks are great, but of course I always have a favorite and this time it’s the block with the wavy fabrics. I like it allot!
It’s cool seeing the strips you started with and had to sort through and cut down etc. Makes me realize even more what an undertaking a quilt rescue like this is!
I LOVE seeing these pictures and what your doing with the fabrics.
I agree with Ann, made me laugh!!!!
great job adding in that fabric!
what a wonderful undertaking your doing saving this quilt
I may have to do this someday too, as I see now it certainly would be a challenge.
Kathie
You’re doing a wonderful job with this!
Oooooooh, the wavy stripes is very pretty! Funny how it takes several ‘looks’ to see all the fabrics. I think your ‘supplemental’ blocks will look perfect with the others!
You have such an eye for this stuff. I am in awe of your ability to see so clearly what can be taken apart and put back together so neatly!
I just found your blog thru a link from Inspired by Antique Quilts. I am really intrigued by your project to disassemble and make a new quilt from old. Bravo. Isn’t it wonderful to be able to save something from the past?
I will watch your progress with interest.
You’re doing a great job…not easy with all those little pieces. I once used some blocks in an old quilt to replace rotten/stained fabrics in other blocks (making the quilt simply one row smaller) but it was nothing like the job you have undertaken! You are truly bringing something old back to life! 🙂