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| crib quilt, mixed fabrics, unknown maker, Honolulu, Hawaii, c. 1975, 32" x 41" |
Yesterday, two 1970s crib quilts from Honolulu arrived on my doorstep. These little gems are both around the same size, and appear to be made at the same time from the same stash. One is reversible.
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reversible crib quilt (front and back), mixed fabrics,
unknown maker, Honolulu, Hawaii, c. 1975, 32" x 44" |
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reversible crib quilt (front), mixed fabrics,
unknown maker, Honolulu, Hawaii, c. 1975, 32" x 44" |
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reversible crib quilt (back), mixed fabrics,
unknown maker, Honolulu, Hawaii, c. 1975, 32" x 44" |
Both quilts include improvisational log cabin blocks. Interestingly, the first time I'd seen improvisational log cabin blocks were in the work of Andrea Balosky of Camp Sherman, Oregon. She called them "Log Jammin'" blocks and included them in her classes back in the day. Andrea was born in Hawaii. I must remember to pick her brains about Hawaiian scrap quilts and the "Log Jammin'" blocks.
And here many of us thought Improvisional is this century technique. Will be interesting to hear what Andrea Balosky tells you about her Jammin'.
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how fun is that!
If these don't SCREAM 1970s, what does? Fun pieces!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the funky patterns and bright colors on these! They remind me of some of my own baby quilts. Ahh warm fuzzy nostalgia. Thanks for that :)
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colors and tropical prints on these quilts - How fun for a baby's room!
ReplyDeleteAnd now I totally have Marley's Jammin song stuck in my head!
ReplyDeleteI love all the vivid colors. My baby quilt was all pastels if I remember correctly.
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ReplyDeleteWhat fun baby quilts - so bright and interesting to look at!
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