This is a Mother’s Day present for my mother-in-law, Gail Gray. It’s made from 8 vintage Vera linen napkins — all different designs. In the 60’s and 70’s Vera Neumann (who was simply called Vera) designed beautiful scarves and kitchen linens, among other things. I always loved her logo with it’s distinctive signature and little ladybug. My 8 napkins worked out perfectly, with just the right amount of 3″ squares needed for the size cloth I wanted. I really think Gail is going to like this little table square — it’s so bright and springy looking.
When I think up one of these spontaneous projects, I always play this game where I try to complete the project with stuff I have on hand. The vintage gold border and backing fabric is a leftover from another quilt, the batting substitute is an old sheet (just to add a little weight), and for the binding I cut up one of my kitchen towels. Even if it takes hours to find just the right item, I’m always so pleased with myself when I don’t have to make a trip to the fabric store.
Vera Table Square
Martha Dellasega Gray, 2009
machine pieced, machine quilted
42″ x 42″
That is a great use of all those cheerful prints…..and I love finding all my supplies for a project from things I already have, too! I’d certainly put a tablecloth like that out in my kitchen this spring….maybe even all year long.
It’s beautiful, Martha! It will be a very cheerful addition to your Mrs. Gray’s table I’m sure. Such a happy grouping of colours and prints.
xoxo
What a great idea! I have some Vera things that I just love and this gives me some thoughts about using them in ‘unconventional’ ways!
I think it turned out beautifully!
Hi Martha,
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Wow! Your Vera quilt is simply amazing. So bright and colorful.
Your MIL is sure to love it.
Kimberly 🙂