Monday, May 17, 2010

Somethiing old is new


OLD:
I've had this old quilt top laying in a box that I picked up in an antique shop sometime ago.
I love 9 patches, even though this was a bit dull, and A little short for a bed, although the width was perfect..


I wanted to brighten it up a little,
and make it fit a twin size bed properly, so I took it apart...


And without changing it up to drastically,
I added in some color...


Found the perfect backing and binding...
I love stripes, even more than polka dots!


And am ready to lay this one out to pin baste & quilt...
New!
It's also right up my daughters alley on colors...
perhaps she'll be fighting me for it!
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19 comments:

  1. shellysquiltsMay 17, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Good job giving that little top some much needed "zip". I hope B enjoys it. (Tell her the only thing that would make it better is some pink.) Happy sewing today, my friend!

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  2. 9patchnurseMay 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    Great idea! It looks fabulous.

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  3. JudiMay 17, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    What a way to take something old and make it new.

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  4. ChaseMay 17, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Hi V, I have always love nine-patch blocks. It looks great after you take them apart and added new fabric. It gives some modern look! Love it~

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  5. Rene'May 17, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    I like the way you dressed up the nine patches! Great fabrics you added there. The additions give it a lovely look while still keeping some antique feel ;-)

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  6. UnknownMay 17, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Nicely done! :) I like it! :)

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  7. TrudiMay 17, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Now that's better! I Love the back! Happy quilting!

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  8. YankeeQuilterMay 17, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    Really like the variation in widths you used for the strips you added...a little zing to the quilt! (zing...it's an art term!)

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  9. AmyMay 17, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    I love this quilt - both before and after - but especially after!

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  10. Rosalyn ManesseMay 17, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Now that's an original idea! An old bunch of orphan blocks find a new home

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  11. MichelleBMay 17, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Nine patches are always fabulous! You really added some pizazz to it.

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  12. PurplePickleMay 17, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Hi V,
    I love it. U always have such incredible ideas.

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  13. RachelMay 17, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    Ooohh nice! What a great way to salvage that beautiful old quilt without changing it too much. Looking forward to seeing it all finished!

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  14. allsewnupMay 17, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    I like the way you managed to breathe new life into the original.
    You're such a clever gal. :o)

    Carolyn

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  15. Glen QuiltSwissyMay 18, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Love it! (say this in a lilting voice with emphasis on "love" and in a high pitched voice.....good thing this is not a vocal blog cause I can't sing worth a hoot!
    glen

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  16. Amanda JeanMay 18, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    you amaze me! the quilt has new life. it's wonderful!

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  17. BonnieMay 19, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    Great transition. Retains the flavor but spices it up. First day that felt like summer and spent day in garden, with more to go. We'll see how much quilting gets done. BB

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  18. RaynaMay 20, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Ah, Victoria, what a simple solution! Looks great.

    And I love the $9/yd story.

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  19. jmb_craftypickleMay 29, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    cool idea! I like what you have done with it, definitely peps it up!

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