I treasure my family quilts from past generations. I collect 30’s and 40’s reproduction fabrics. Log cabin or four or nine patch blocks are classics. But a craft needs to keep experimenting with new ideas, methods and designs to thrive. Quilters need to break a few “rules” to remain interesting and fresh. True, most of our quilts offered for sale are adaptions of traditional patterns using current colors and fabrics. But we have some my grandmothers would be surprised to see!
The photo I have of this beauty was taken before it was quilted. The black around the edges is the backing. (The backing is always larger than the quilt before it is quilted and trimmed.). It measures 58″ x 66″. A hanging sleeve could be added if you want to make this a wall hanging in your home or office. It is $300.
The hand quilting creates a stylized flower garden in the bottom corner. The bronze, gold and brown batiks frame other floral designs. The quilt is approximately 42″ x 64″. The quilt was purchased at a previous quilt auction at FUMC but can not be used in the new home and was donated for this sale. It is pristine. $125 and it is yours.
How many circles do you see in this pattern appropriately named “Disappearing Circles”? The more you study this photo, several secondary patterns pop out. The colors could be water spattered chalk. Look closely at the machine quilting. The straight lines and sharp corners contrast with the curves. This lap quilt is $70.
Paint dripping down the side of the can? We like “Spill” so much we are hanging it in our quilt room to enjoy before the Quilts Etc. Sale. It is 40″ x 55″ and machine quilted. For the modern baby room, this wall hanging would be the perfect introduction to color. It is for sale for $100.
Asymmetrical patterns? Empty space? Ombré fabrics? I think Grandma Ella would have been intrigued.
Quilts, Etc. 