This topper was made with vintage floral scraps. The fabrics are probably from the 40’s and the weights vary, but they are not as heavy as bark cloth. Most of them had been curtains, drapes or pillows in their previous lives. The fabrics are so busy that I just noticed when taking the photo that one of the squares has some paint splatters on it — it’s really hard to see. The topper is machine quilted in the ditch, and the backing (which is turned to the front to form the wide binding) is a decorator remnant I had been using as a tablecloth.
The little vintage wall pocket looks pretty cute with the cloth. It was purchased from Barbara (Oodles and Oodles). Barbara is one of my favorite bloggers — she’s very clever and also has this amazing ability to find all the vintage items I love best — linens & sewing notions, glassware, pottery, holiday decorations and lots more — and some of them end up in her Etsy shop.
Boy, I love all of those fabrics! I’m glad the wall pocket found the right home, Martha.
I love those florals! I clicked over to Oodles and Oodles, thanks for the intro. Really fun stuff!
Wow! That wall pocket really does match your table topper perfectly. They are both so pretty. I love the floral prints in your topper and the peak of the striped back is fun. Stripes and florals are awesome together!
I found your blog through sewmamasew. My sister-in-law in a huge sewer/crafter, and her recent work has inspired me to bring out my rusty skills. I really want to hand quilt. Partly because I don’t have a machine, and partly because (like you) I’m from Kansas and my love of quilts is based on the ones my grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother made.
Do you have any advice for a good quilt I could start on? Something basic (though I learn fast)?
Your quilts are inspiring! Thanks so much!
Erin
Wow!! It’s gorgeous!! And, feel free to send the table topper to me if you ever want to give it away. 🙂