I was hoping to have the tutorial uploaded by yesterday, but that didn't happen. Hopefully it will be up by Monday or Tuesday (Jan. 23 or 24). Thank you soooo much for loving these videos!
I'm really loving these videos that closely examine old quilts to reveal their secrets and hints about the makers. I find these fascinating and am encouraged that young people can appreciate these old, utilitarian quilts. Thank you!
Glad you like them! Although I love that you think I am young (I am 51), but I hope it reaches many young makers! You are so welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting. ❤️
$43!! What a great vintage quilt. Love the pinwheels and the 30s -40s floral fabric. Back then they put all types of fabrics together and were examples of "making do". The maker was an excellent hand quilter and that probably helped the quilt survive everyday wear and many washings. You found another gem.
I totally agree! It really is an amazing one. I think I got it for $43 because most of the people at the auctions looking for quilts are interested in reselling them. Because of the damage and the fading, I don't think it was very attractive to resellers. Just my theory, at least. Auctions are really weird in that way! You never know!
Love your enthusiasm, and genuine delight in showing us these beauties. I was taken by the quilting. Must’ve taken forever and the stitches perfect. I really was taken by this and am so envious of your purchase! Can’t wait to see you remake it! ❤️🇦🇺
Thank you so much! Those stitches are perfect, aren’t they? I can’t imagine hand-quilting through those heavy fabrics and getting consistent results, either. ❤️❤️❤️
Yes, please recreate this block with different options. I’m already making the last one you showed. I just make one at the start of a sewing session as a warm up because my current quilt is a circular quilt and it’s all curved set in seams so this little easy block is a nice way to warm up to that “ what was I thinking” quilt. 😄
Oof! Circular quilt with curves set in seams! Wow, that is ambitious! I am sure it will be beautiful! This block tutorial will be perfect for a break from this complicated project!
Yes please recreate the block. I don't mix fabrics in my quilts but have thought about it. It's a very interesting situation that you point out when we do.
I am still working on the video tutorial, but it is in the works! Mixing fabrics can be tricky, but interfacing helps, for sure! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ❤️❤️❤️
Love this quilt! And the hand quilting is great! Love your tip about using stabilizer for lighter weight fabrics when mixing different weight fabrics! Thanks for sharing as always😊♥️
I really like this pattern, and I'm looking forward to your tutorial. This quilt is very much of its time - like you said, probably '60's. Can't say that I'm in love with the colors, but the maker obviously used what she (or he) had. I do love the navy squares. - they really elevate this design. And all that beautiful handwork!
Isn't it a great one? I agree--I am also not a huge fan of the colors and almost didn't bid on this one because of it. I am so glad I did now. It is a cool quilt! And I agree--that navy in the corners--amazing!
That is a beautiful quilt! I love how you show use how each block is actually put together. Looking at it, I thought the dark blue, was just a smaller block sewn on top of the block. Then I’m still new to block quilting. I’ve done several T-shirt quilts, but they are easy compared to actual block quilting. At least that’s been my experience so far. I hope you show us how to repair old quilts. I have a quilt my grandmother made that is in need of repair like this quilt. Please video how you repair the quilt. I would so appreciate it. I would really like to repair my grandmother’s quilt so it can be passed on to my granddaughter. Thank you!
You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing your story about your own old quilts. ❤️❤️❤️ I have one video out where I repair a quilt, but honestly, the reason I don't do more of them is because each quilt is so different, it is tricky to find a quilt to repair that would appeal to everyone's needs. I hope that makes sense. I am thinking about how to do this, however. In the meantime, here is a link to a video I made repairing what I call the Garbage Can Quilt because I dug it out of a trash can. Here is the original video (Lessons from an Old Quilt):ua-cam.com/video/wMrqpYUwg_E/v-deo.html Here is the repair video: ua-cam.com/video/uQuZ2XPbuHk/v-deo.html Hope this helps!
@@SewtheDistance I watched both videos and wow, you did an amazing job repairing and making that quilt over. Loved the fabric you used for the new backing too. When I start to repair my grandmother’s quilt, I will follow your recommendation of taking it apart outside! My grandmother’s quilt has to be at least 63yrs old, if not older. Both, my grandmother and my mom have passed so I don’t have anybody to ask when it was made to get an exact age of it. It was washed before it was wrapped in a plastic bag and placed in a plastic tub. I’ve had it for over 30 yrs and I’m 63. I actually forgot about it until I found it cleaning out my sewing tubs. I had a couple more but they were in really bad shape, so I gave them to my sister since she has been quilting for many, many years. I figured she could do something with them, but she thought they weren’t worth saving. Idk if she still has them or trashed them. I’ll have to ask her. Anyway, after watching your garbage can quilt repair, I feel hopeful in saving it. I’m still wanting to see how you repair this videos old quilt. I have to build up my confidence some more before attempting to repair the one I have.
I am so happy you love the videos! Hopefully your sister still has the old quilts because you could use them to practice on and to "harvest" some of the old fabrics to use in repairing your grandmother's quilt. Fingers crossed! If she doesn't have them, you could still practice on a a small piece of the quilt. Most things are fixable, even when you are fixing something. With damaged quilts, it is hard to make it any worse. I will look into making more repair videos. I definitely have enough quilts to repair, that's for sure! LOL! Thank you for sharing and for all the love! ❤️
This quilt has character. It's an optical illusion. When I first looked at it, I saw the square much bigger than you pointed out. To me, not seeing it close up, I saw the corners as including the blue half square triangles as a whole block. If you know what I mean? But when you pointed out the actual square I could see it. Interesting how colours and positions of fabrics create so many different looks with just the same pattern. You will hear from me soon.
Yes! I think that's what I first thought, too. I know exactly what you mean! Once I realized it, it all made sense. No worries about responding. No rush. ❤️
What a great find!! My first thought was someone used scraps from clothing also.. And the hand quilting is lovely. I can't wait to see your tutorial on this block
Thank you so much! I love this one, too! Editing the tutorial today and hoping to have it published tonight or tomorrow. I can't wait to share! The block is so cool!
Lovely old blanket. I work with different weights of scraps and found the light weight fray or rip because they are not quilted enough and because they are so thin. Mainly because they’re not quilted enough. My solution,I’ve found to work, is to back the thinner piece with a heavier weight fabric, solid colour, matching the top scrap. And quilt them so they’re stuck down (lol) I do this fiddlyness (! A word lol?) because sometimes the top piece just HAS to go into the blanket ❣️ Loving ur videos , thanks for sharing Chris, Ontario 🇨🇦
My pleasure! Great tips! Thank you for sharing. And yes, fiddlyness is definitely a word in my world. 😂 Such a wonderful idea to add a piece to the backing to bring it up to the right weight. ❤️ Thank you for watching, too! 🥰
I used to house sit for a married couple (18 years. ago). They had a beautiful hand made quilt on a quilt display rack in their den. The morning sun hit that quilt in the same spot every sunny day. When they were packing to move to another state for better jobs, they noticed that the sun had faded (and rotted) only one part of that quilt. The remainder of the quilt was still in good shape. Quilts should not be stored where the sun can reach them day after day.
YES! That sun can do a number on quilts. This one also looks like something may have been spilled on it, but it could also be from the sun. I wish these quilts could talk! Thank you so much for sharing this story. I am sure it will help others! ❤️
Your graph paper drawing seems to show that the blues and other darks were lined up on the diagonal as were some of the pinks. But the maker wasn’t 100% consistent with the diagonals. I love your analysis and seeing your recreations.
Yes! It is almost like the maker wanted to do a diagonal pattern but maybe wanted it bigger or ran out of some of the fabrics. So much fun to think about! Thank you for your kind words and for watching! ❤️
@@SewtheDistance Yes ! It's that way in lots of quilts I seen to remember a book I have called Cotton Candy Quilts .In it the author shows examples of the quilt maker making a rule for the quilt and then breaking it ! In fascinating ways ! I personally find this a better quilt to make because your eye gets pulled from center of quilt to border and back again. Cookie cutter quilts have a place but I prefer the eccentric 😂
Ps I have a top from the 30's made up of two inch squares and 4 patch that shows this . The 4patch are scrap plus white . The alternate squares are cotton candy pink and alternate in a diagonal pattern from top to bottom . This is how the maker pieced the rows . Running out of that print she used another close in color and value and scale of print . It's queen sized and she used 3 prints total without a border . From a distance it looks like the same print but is revealed on close look ! I got it for the small pieces and plan on hand quilting straight lines across the diagonal of the square .
It seems like they used whatever they had for the side pieces and then just balanced them in the layout. The lesson I would take away is that you don't have to have a color scheme all planned out to achieve a pleasing result.
For this one, it will be a bit tricky, but I will open up the seams and take out the damaged fabrics. Then I will add a new piece. Depending on the placement, I will decide what kind of fabric to use, if it needs stabilizer or not. You could also patch this quilt. There are a few options.
Here is a link to the tutorial for this block: ua-cam.com/video/SY_dFZ1a9bk/v-deo.html
Wow. This maker had a great sense of design. This quilt really puts to rest the notion that scrap quilting is chaotic
Isn't that the truth! Well-said! Thank you for this!
I love that you show old quilts
I love that you love it! Thank you so much! It is fun!
I love the pattern on this one Kris❣
Another GREAT lesson❣
Thanks so much! It's a beauty!
As much as I love your examination of old quilts, I get excited when you recreate them!!!
Glad you like them! It has been a lot of fun making these blocks!
beautiful quilt
Love this one, too!
Looking forward to seeing your block !
It is so cool! I am editing the video today and hoping to have it up tonight or tomorrow. Fingers crossed!
Another home made treasure. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
The dark really makes it pop.Nice😊
Yes! I love this element, too!
Beautiful older quilt. Nice find.
It really is! ❤️❤️❤️
I love the circle quilting in corner blocks.
Isn't it sweet?
I love learning from your old quilt series and hope to see lots more - thank you!
You are so welcome! Many more to come!
Thank you
You're welcome ❤️
Yes l always enjoy these videos and its a bonus when you can make a block!
Thank you so much! I really enjoy making them. ❤️
I love that you are doing the block tutorials!
Thank you! It has been fun! The next quilt block is a bit more challenging. I am working of figuring it out. 😬
I love that backing fabric. So cute
Me too!! It is so sweet-looking.
How interesting, thank you !!
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
What a lovely quilt! I'm looking forward to the tutorial!
Yay! I am editing it today. Hoping to have it up later today or tomorrow morning. Thank you so much!
I love watching you recreate the blocks, please show us how whenever you can!
I was hoping to have the tutorial uploaded by yesterday, but that didn't happen. Hopefully it will be up by Monday or Tuesday (Jan. 23 or 24). Thank you soooo much for loving these videos!
This quilt is neat&like that you recreate the blocks!
Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Love these videos
Thank you so much! Glad you love them. I love making them, too!
I do enjoy your quilt finds and deconstruction and remaking of them. I appreciate your enthusiasm when speaking about them too. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! You are so welcome! I just love sharing these with everyone.
I'm really loving these videos that closely examine old quilts to reveal their secrets and hints about the makers. I find these fascinating and am encouraged that young people can appreciate these old, utilitarian quilts. Thank you!
Glad you like them! Although I love that you think I am young (I am 51), but I hope it reaches many young makers! You are so welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting. ❤️
Love it when you recreate the blocks. I keep checking back to see when you do!
Yay, thank you! Love that you are enjoying these! ❤️
Gorgeous, the navy draws your eye in and then if that was not enough the white quilted circle adds to the interest. Love it.
I just love that about this one, too! That navy makes it pop! ❤️
Beautiful quilt that you have found. Would love you to continue recreating the blocks from the quilts that you find
Thank you! I certainly will, if I can, at least. Some of the quilts have pretty complicated blocks, but I am up for the challenge! I think. 😬😀
I love when blocks make all these secondary patterns that makes it look so complicated!
I am so excited for your tutorial!
It’s such a cool quilt and block!
I love your videos. They are so interesting.
Thank you so much! 🥰
Another great quilt 🤩 Thanks for sharing 👍 and looking forward to seeing you recreate it 👏👏🇬🇧
You’re welcome 😊 Thank you so much! I was hoping to have the video ready by now, but time got away from me. It will be posted early this week.
@@SewtheDistance life happens doesn’t it 🤷♀️ I’m sure it will be worth waiting for 👍🇬🇧
Love this quilt. I also love doing forensics on vintage textiles. Thank you and looking forward to the video on how to make this quilt block.
You are so welcome! The video should be up early this week. It took a bit longer than expected. 😬
So excited about your giveaway!! Merry Christmas 🎄 😊
Yay! I hope you win!
Merry Christmas to you, too! ❤️
This is so cool, I love this pattern. I can see so many possibilities, like fussy cut centers instead of the pinwheels. Can't wait for the tutorial!
What a wonderful idea! I love it! You are so welcome!
It's a beautiful quilt, and someone has put a lot of love and work in it. I'm so glad you saved it! 😊😊
Thank you! 😊 It really is an amazing quilt! ❤️
Love , love ?
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Wow!! I love that you’re saving these ! Scrappy quilts are my personal favorite. Looking forward to the tutorial
Mine, too! Can't wait to share the tutorial! Editing the video today and hoping to have it published later tonight or tomorrow. ❤️
$43!! What a great vintage quilt. Love the pinwheels and the 30s -40s floral fabric. Back then they put all types of fabrics together and were examples of "making do". The maker was an excellent hand quilter and that probably helped the quilt survive everyday wear and many washings. You found another gem.
I totally agree! It really is an amazing one. I think I got it for $43 because most of the people at the auctions looking for quilts are interested in reselling them. Because of the damage and the fading, I don't think it was very attractive to resellers. Just my theory, at least. Auctions are really weird in that way! You never know!
Love your enthusiasm, and genuine delight in showing us these beauties. I was taken by the quilting. Must’ve taken forever and the stitches perfect. I really was taken by this and am so envious of your purchase! Can’t wait to see you remake it! ❤️🇦🇺
Thank you so much! Those stitches are perfect, aren’t they? I can’t imagine hand-quilting through those heavy fabrics and getting consistent results, either. ❤️❤️❤️
So nice to hear You talk of these Quilts love it 🥰 love how You break down the old quilts soooo interesting Thank You so much greetings from Sweden
You are so welcome! I am happy you love these videos! They are a lot of fun to make. ❤️❤️❤️
Yes, please recreate this block with different options. I’m already making the last one you showed. I just make one at the start of a sewing session as a warm up because my current quilt is a circular quilt and it’s all curved set in seams so this little easy block is a nice way to warm up to that “ what was I thinking” quilt. 😄
Oof! Circular quilt with curves set in seams! Wow, that is ambitious! I am sure it will be beautiful! This block tutorial will be perfect for a break from this complicated project!
Yes please recreate the block. I don't mix fabrics in my quilts but have thought about it. It's a very interesting situation that you point out when we do.
I am still working on the video tutorial, but it is in the works! Mixing fabrics can be tricky, but interfacing helps, for sure! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ❤️❤️❤️
Love this quilt! And the hand quilting is great! Love your tip about using stabilizer for lighter weight fabrics when mixing different weight fabrics! Thanks for sharing as always😊♥️
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
I really like this pattern, and I'm looking forward to your tutorial. This quilt is very much of its time - like you said, probably '60's. Can't say that I'm in love with the colors, but the maker obviously used what she (or he) had. I do love the navy squares. - they really elevate this design. And all that beautiful handwork!
Isn't it a great one? I agree--I am also not a huge fan of the colors and almost didn't bid on this one because of it. I am so glad I did now. It is a cool quilt! And I agree--that navy in the corners--amazing!
That is a beautiful quilt! I love how you show use how each block is actually put together. Looking at it, I thought the dark blue, was just a smaller block sewn on top of the block. Then I’m still new to block quilting. I’ve done several T-shirt quilts, but they are easy compared to actual block quilting. At least that’s been my experience so far. I hope you show us how to repair old quilts. I have a quilt my grandmother made that is in need of repair like this quilt. Please video how you repair the quilt. I would so appreciate it. I would really like to repair my grandmother’s quilt so it can be passed on to my granddaughter. Thank you!
You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing your story about your own old quilts. ❤️❤️❤️ I have one video out where I repair a quilt, but honestly, the reason I don't do more of them is because each quilt is so different, it is tricky to find a quilt to repair that would appeal to everyone's needs. I hope that makes sense. I am thinking about how to do this, however. In the meantime, here is a link to a video I made repairing what I call the Garbage Can Quilt because I dug it out of a trash can.
Here is the original video (Lessons from an Old Quilt):ua-cam.com/video/wMrqpYUwg_E/v-deo.html
Here is the repair video: ua-cam.com/video/uQuZ2XPbuHk/v-deo.html
Hope this helps!
@@SewtheDistance I watched both videos and wow, you did an amazing job repairing and making that quilt over. Loved the fabric you used for the new backing too. When I start to repair my grandmother’s quilt, I will follow your recommendation of taking it apart outside! My grandmother’s quilt has to be at least 63yrs old, if not older. Both, my grandmother and my mom have passed so I don’t have anybody to ask when it was made to get an exact age of it. It was washed before it was wrapped in a plastic bag and placed in a plastic tub. I’ve had it for over 30 yrs and I’m 63. I actually forgot about it until I found it cleaning out my sewing tubs. I had a couple more but they were in really bad shape, so I gave them to my sister since she has been quilting for many, many years. I figured she could do something with them, but she thought they weren’t worth saving. Idk if she still has them or trashed them. I’ll have to ask her. Anyway, after watching your garbage can quilt repair, I feel hopeful in saving it. I’m still wanting to see how you repair this videos old quilt. I have to build up my confidence some more before attempting to repair the one I have.
I am so happy you love the videos! Hopefully your sister still has the old quilts because you could use them to practice on and to "harvest" some of the old fabrics to use in repairing your grandmother's quilt. Fingers crossed! If she doesn't have them, you could still practice on a a small piece of the quilt. Most things are fixable, even when you are fixing something. With damaged quilts, it is hard to make it any worse. I will look into making more repair videos. I definitely have enough quilts to repair, that's for sure! LOL! Thank you for sharing and for all the love! ❤️
Love your unearthing past makers patterns and recreate them💕 Thank you for the great content💗
You are so welcome! I really love doing this! ❤️❤️❤️
This quilt has character. It's an optical illusion. When I first looked at it, I saw the square much bigger than you pointed out. To me, not seeing it close up, I saw the corners as including the blue half square triangles as a whole block. If you know what I mean? But when you pointed out the actual square I could see it. Interesting how colours and positions of fabrics create so many different looks with just the same pattern. You will hear from me soon.
Yes! I think that's what I first thought, too. I know exactly what you mean! Once I realized it, it all made sense. No worries about responding. No rush. ❤️
What a great find!! My first thought was someone used scraps from clothing also.. And the hand quilting is lovely. I can't wait to see your tutorial on this block
Thank you so much! I love this one, too! Editing the tutorial today and hoping to have it published tonight or tomorrow. I can't wait to share! The block is so cool!
Lovely old blanket.
I work with different weights of scraps and found the light weight fray or rip because they are not quilted enough and because they are so thin. Mainly because they’re not quilted enough.
My solution,I’ve found to work, is to back the thinner piece with a heavier weight fabric, solid colour, matching the top scrap. And quilt them so they’re stuck down (lol)
I do this fiddlyness (! A word lol?) because sometimes the top piece just HAS to go into the blanket ❣️
Loving ur videos , thanks for sharing
Chris, Ontario 🇨🇦
My pleasure! Great tips! Thank you for sharing. And yes, fiddlyness is definitely a word in my world. 😂 Such a wonderful idea to add a piece to the backing to bring it up to the right weight. ❤️ Thank you for watching, too! 🥰
I used to house sit for a married couple (18 years. ago). They had a beautiful hand made quilt on a quilt display rack in their den. The morning sun hit that quilt in the same spot every sunny day. When they were packing to move to another state for better jobs, they noticed that the sun had faded (and rotted) only one part of that quilt. The remainder of the quilt was still in good shape. Quilts should not be stored where the sun can reach them day after day.
YES! That sun can do a number on quilts. This one also looks like something may have been spilled on it, but it could also be from the sun. I wish these quilts could talk! Thank you so much for sharing this story. I am sure it will help others! ❤️
Your graph paper drawing seems to show that the blues and other darks were lined up on the diagonal as were some of the pinks. But the maker wasn’t 100% consistent with the diagonals. I love your analysis and seeing your recreations.
Yes! It is almost like the maker wanted to do a diagonal pattern but maybe wanted it bigger or ran out of some of the fabrics. So much fun to think about! Thank you for your kind words and for watching! ❤️
@@SewtheDistance Yes ! It's that way in lots of quilts I seen to remember a book I have called Cotton Candy Quilts .In it the author shows examples of the quilt maker making a rule for the quilt and then breaking it ! In fascinating ways ! I personally find this a better quilt to make because your eye gets pulled from center of quilt to border and back again. Cookie cutter quilts have a place but I prefer the eccentric 😂
Ps I have a top from the 30's made up of two inch squares and 4 patch that shows this . The 4patch are scrap plus white . The alternate squares are cotton candy pink and alternate in a diagonal pattern from top to bottom . This is how the maker pieced the rows . Running out of that print she used another close in color and value and scale of print . It's queen sized and she used 3 prints total without a border . From a distance it looks like the same print but is revealed on close look ! I got it for the small pieces and plan on hand quilting straight lines across the diagonal of the square .
It seems like they used whatever they had for the side pieces and then just balanced them in the layout. The lesson I would take away is that you don't have to have a color scheme all planned out to achieve a pleasing result.
That's a great lessons! Thank you! Great point! ❤️
How do you fix where it has torn away from the other material?
For this one, it will be a bit tricky, but I will open up the seams and take out the damaged fabrics. Then I will add a new piece. Depending on the placement, I will decide what kind of fabric to use, if it needs stabilizer or not. You could also patch this quilt. There are a few options.
Thank you. I have a quilt a family friend made for me that has some pieces that need to bee replaced. This will help me out.
They might not have had or access to stabilizers.
That's so true, Pat! I don't mean to criticize the maker in any way but rather to point out what we can learn from them. Hope that makes sense. ❤️