A wonderful, reversible, polyester double knit quilt arrived on Monday from an eBay seller in Texas. It appears to be the type of block that is pieced on one side and folded together on the other side, and this clever quiltmaker used the construction to create different block designs on each side.
The top or front side is an unequal nine-patch with a large center square, but I'm still looking for a pattern name. The back is an octagon, or "Snowball" block.
 |
| both sides of the reversible quilt - look closely, the colors are mirrored |
The quilt is 79" x 91" and in excellent condition. The colors are vibrant, and there is very little wear. It was a little musty when it arrived, so I washed it, and it held up beautifully. Another winner!
deceptively simple but I have no idea what it is called, a type of QAYG! make a 9 patch, fold the corners inwards, right sides together, sew 3 seams, leave one open, turn inside out, handsew the final seam closed ( place a square of batting inside before sewing closed if wanted )
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it's something very much like that.
DeleteWonderful
ReplyDeleteanonymous is right about the nine-patch construction. Could you measure the center center square in one of the blocks? I'm curious about the size. I would like to experiment with this design.
ReplyDeletethe squares in the centers of the blocks on top/front are approximately 5"
DeleteI made a potholder like this in Girl Scouts! What a fun find!!!
ReplyDeleteInterestingly, when I was describing the construction to a friend, I said it was similar to a potholder quilt, except the blocks were not bound.
DeleteI'm with you on how I am always mesmerized by the types of textiles and patterns that are brought together in a quilt, it is always fascinating looking at all the details and seeing how various cloths are brought together.
ReplyDeleteI just realized you are, in fact, my favorite food blogger!! Posted a link to your blog on my Facebook page today. Love!! Keep up the great work!!
DeleteGreat quilt! It's practically cubism!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how quilts can cross over into the world of art when seen in full view, like a painting? I just love it!
DeleteSeeing these makes me want to visit my grandmother. I wish she had taught me to quilt. Maybe someday.
ReplyDeleteWhew! Some busy quilts! It's so neat to see the vintage fabrics--my favorites to gape at are the hand quilted beauties you find at the super hipster shops on the east side of PDX. The thought of hand stitching an entire quilt (even lap size) is mind numbing. Very fun and well-sewn quilts!
ReplyDeleteAwesome !!
ReplyDeleteI have a polyester quilt my great-grandmother made and it is destruction proof. We've had it ever since I was a kid, so there are definitely some wear and tear, but the thing is virtually stain-proof. It is a great choice for picnicking.
ReplyDeleteStunning x 2.
ReplyDelete