When I started to think about a tenth and final Twinkler block for October, I realized I did not need one. My simple format was just the blocks and a border, for a wall hanging. I have the nine blocks already for a 3 by 3 setting. Here's how they look on the design floor.
I'm very happy with this arrangement and have even found the exact amount needed for a perfect border.
I also completed my tenth 16-patch block at 8 inches finished. The fall colors were a joy to work with, especially because the trees are turning color quickly now.
The darker colors represent the large amount of rainfall we've had, usually coming with lots of lightening and thunder. It's a good way to end this RSC16 collection.
I still have my last improv block to finish, also the same size. It's going to take some experimenting with layouts, whether to use them separate or together. I'm just now thinking of perhaps alternating bright solids, which I've been collecting (splurging on) lately. I'll be taking lots of photos of the design process along the way.
Going back in time there was a little girl......
And a sweet petite doll quilt, sitting just where the little girl left it on her antique chair. Her mama said the chair was her grandma's when she was a little girl during the Civil War. So off she went to find her dolly to wrap it up nice and warm. The dolly was made by her father out of a clothespin, so this tiny 6-inch quilt is just the right size for her. The little squares are 5/8 " each. It is hand pieced and quilted. The backing is some sturdy upholstery fabric, probably no need for batting. The fabrics would seem to date it in the 1930's.
I am enjoying sharing these special old quilts with all of you. I hope you like them because I have quite a few more.
Happy October, everyone. I hope you will check out these wonderful links to see what fine work everyone is doing.
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Your Twinkler blocks turned out beautifully! Love your story about the doll quilt.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing! great finishes!
ReplyDeleteLove those pretty twinkler stars as well as the other projects! :)
ReplyDeletethe antique quilt is special. Imagine the dress made with those big dots! Sparkler has become a dazzler.
ReplyDeleteI love those twinklers - such a fabulous group of blocks!
ReplyDeleteAnd I always enjoy seeing your tiny quilts. Such a lovely look back into past quilters' hearts!
Paula, your sparkler blocks all together are just beautiful!! They'll make a great wall hanging! 9 blocks look like the perfect size.
ReplyDeleteI've got some antique quilts and tops, but no doll quilts. SEW sweet!!
ReplyDeleteYour sparkler blocks are fantastic and are quite wonderful together. Although its officially not fair to finish a rainbow quilt the year you make it. And yes, I just made that rule.
ReplyDeleteYour twinkler quilt is going to be fabulous. I love your 16 patch and all the stories about the antiques in your collection. :-)
ReplyDeletePaula, I love your Twinkler wall hanging! I've considered making more of those blocks too. In fact, if Angela hadn't mentioned the October RSC Sampler lock was coming soon, I was going to do my October row in Twinklers!!
ReplyDeleteTwinkler block wall hanging is perfect. Love how it's coming along. Such a sweet tiny doll quilt and story.
ReplyDeleteI adore your twinkler blocks. That nine block setting looks great. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteYour twinkler stars are so pretty - and I love the story about your lovely vintage doll's quilt. Thanks so much for visiting my blog and your lovely comments.
ReplyDeleteJenny from New Zealand
Your Twinkler blocks turned out great! And no huge quilt to baste and quilt, but something manageable for hand or machine quilting.
ReplyDeleteLove your Twinkler quilt. It is lovely! Also enjoyed hearing about the clothespin doll and the doll quilt. Makes me think about how much toys have changed over the years...from a doll crafted from a clothespin to dollies that eat and drink and wet their diapers.
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