I recently noticed this vintage tulip quilt block on Flickr. Although I have way too many UFOs, and the last thing I need is a new project, I could not resist this wonderful pattern. At first I was thinking doll quilt, but all those seams in the strip piecing would make the tiny tulip pieces difficult to work with. Because I had an idea of which fabrics I wanted to use, I let the size of the vintage fabric pieces determine the size of the block — something I do a lot.
Here are the small vintage Double Wedding Ring arcs I wanted to use. . .
and here is a block that is ready to be appliquéd.
The curve of the DWR arcs results in angled seams in the three tulip sections, which I think looks pretty cute, and I can cut exactly two tulip pieces from each arc. This may end up being another Christmas present.
I used to have a bunch of vintage blocks. I sold them but am wishing I had kept them. I never would have thought of using the pieces in a project such as you are doing.
I agree about the applique. Cute block with great fabric
I saw Kate’s lovely quilt and am happy to see what you are doing with your arcs. Its going to be perfect!
That is thinking outside the square Martha!
I would never have thought to do anything other than double wedding ring with DWR arcs. The tulips are fantastic…and no strip piecing required! What size will your blocks end up?
Your Tulips are beautiful Martha! They have the same feel as Kate’s quilt.
It’s hard to tell in the pic..what size block will they make?
You sure have some sweet prints there. I love how you repurposed them. 🙂
These tulips are gorgeous and make me think of spring! Love the use of the curved piecing – gives the petals such a unique look!
O I do so love this. Inspiration for the vintage scraps, thank you.
Martha, you are such an inspiration! I love the tulips!!! May I ask which method of applique do you use? (do you do freezer paper, etc). Your corners are so very crisp.
Hugs, Mickie
What a fabulous idea! Your tulips are going to be absolutely gorgeous!
So sweet! I would love to hear more about how you figured out how to put the tulips together some day.
I have a bunch of these pieces and odd blocks. I even have an entire vintage DWR top that is not flat enough to quilt. The pattern must have been drafted wrong. But she just kept sewing and piecing anyway. Great idea!