This was a series quilt from Stitch ‘n Sew magazine in 1978. Unfortunately, I only have the Mar/Apr and May/June issues, which means I only have full-sized patterns for the first 5 of 16 blocks. Fortunately, I was able to scan, clean and enlarge a small drawing of all of the patterns (although the detail is not as nice as the full-sized images). Also, since blocks 1 – 5 are the only ones with color suggestions, you would have to wing it on the other 11 blocks, unless you happen to have some late 1978 Stitch ‘n Sew magazines in your collection.
There are lots of umbrella with flowers embroidery patterns, but they are usually more frilly. I like this big, plain umbrella. Although the pattern instructions call for appliqued umbrellas (using a print) and appliqued flowers (using solids with embroidered details), I think just embroidery, or crayon and embroidery would also be nice. To see the images at their full resolution, click twice on the gallery photos.
Those are very sweet – love the umbrella!
Lovely idea, but getting those flower edges trimmed and folded back seems a bit daunting. I like your idea of painting the umbrellas making that step unnecessary. You are so smart.
Hi there, I love your set of umbrella transfers and wondered if it’s okay to use on my work – not for sale.
I guess, from comments on the lovely Japanese transfers that it is okay but I wish to make sure.
I am pleased I found you via the Vintage Transfer pool.
regards,
Maureen
I have several other patterns I’m looking for, so happy to find a helpful sight! ! I love the old patterns and to have the complete set ! So worth all the looking!
I also have ” May flower basket quilt” sept/October 1978, only block one and two – would love to get the rest. Patterns or prints
They are so nice. I and my friend are going to try and do them. Thank you so much.
Mary
I cannot wait to start this project. I love to Quilt and I love to embroider. This pattern gives me the best of both worlds.