SAVING QUILTS, ONE UGLY DUCKLING AT A TIME!

Last week, I found this quilt in the linen closet.

It is really pretty ugly.  I have no memory of buying it.

Maybe someone gave it to me.

I just don't know how I came to own it.

It appears to be made by at least 2 makers.

Someone made these darling butterfly blocks.  

Her applique and embroidery are beautiful.

Her fabric choices were delightful.

The second maker, not so much.

The fabrics seem to be a little of everything.  

I have no way to describe it.

And the orange yarn.

I like to believe I purchased it, to take it apart 

and reuse the butterflies.

Who knows.

But, I needed a quilt for my car. So, I decided to

say a little prayer, toss it in the washer with a Color Catcher Sheet, and hope for the best.

Well, it held together, and it is nice and soft.

Crumples up nicely.

And now is living in the back of my car.

My son's fiance used it last week, after a brisk Ferry Ride.

I am glad I found it!  Again!

xo j

FRIDAY'S VINTAGE FIND

Last weekend, I had the chance to poke around

in an Antique store. 

It's always fun to go into a new place, don't you think?

Especially, when you find a little treasure!

This sweet hand quilted baby quilt, was just waiting for me!

It is made up of little 4 patch blocks.

Each with a print and a solid.  They finish at 3".

The fabric seems to come from several decades.

This little purple and orange print is probably 30's or 40's.

The brown and turquoise paisley looks like the 70's to me.

The little red floral looks like the 60's.

So does the daisy print.

However the pink, looks 30's.

Here is the same daisy print in a different color way.

I was thinking I needed a 'stunt' baby for this quilt.

And then it came to me.  A 'stunt' Julie!

She looks so happy on this Scrap Bag Quilt!

Perfect for her 70's lifestyle!  xo j