Thinking Of Quilts.
Posted on | September 17, 2011 | 18 Comments
It’s really hard making decisions about which projects will come next. There are so many new patterns I want to do but I also have a lot of older patterns that I love too. They are quilts I have made many years ago but now want to make again in newer fabrics. Sometimes it is a real tussle inside my head as to which way to go.
This is a quilt top I made earlier in the year – and yes it is still waiting to be quilted.
And this is the same quilt made 20 years ago in very different fabric.
It really does show how a fabric can change the appearance of a quilt. And also a few years of skill improvement.
So here are few done many years back that I now want to make with current fabrics.
Too many decisions to make. None are complicated quilts but I think they would look great in some of the lovely fabrics available now.
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Hi Karen-
Your first quilt with the orange flowers is so pretty. Your color choice is perfect! And, your bow tie blocks are charming!!
Hi Karen, Wow…the two quilts sure look different, it’s amazing how using different materials changes the look. You have been very busy with your patchworking. Hugs, Anita.
I love the lattice quilt! I have that pattern, and wasn’t thrilled with the quilt I made. Maybe I’ll try it again with different fabric.
I totally love the quilt in your profile picture. Do you know what the pattern is?
I love the last quilt you show – very pretty.
thanks for dropping by my blog.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
What a great collection of quilts!! Thanks for the Show and tell!!It’s great to see the same pattern made in different fabrics!! I love your waratah quilt, they’re one of my very favourite flowers.
Isn’t playing with old patterns and new fabrics fun. I love all of them. The lattace is so springy. One of my favorite blocks is the bow tie, but I love the colors of your last quilt. The lattace looks difficult. What a joy it is to find something difficult looking that really isn’t!! :-) It keeps them all guessing!
I particularly love that last one! Beautiful!
Love your bow ties!
Ooooh! They all look pretty, and I know exactly what you mean. There are a lot of quilts in my head, too, all trying to get out! I’ll be watching to see which one elbows its way through. LOL
These quilts are all really lovely! Yes, they would look great in the newer fabrics, but they have stood the test of time and still look beautiful. I love the bowtie, and the HST quilt…okay, I love them all.
What a difference a few years makes! Both are beautiful, but so different! Fun!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilts. I adore the remake of the older pattern.
I totally understand…so many patterns, fabrics, choices, and never enough time! Thanks for sharing your quilts…they’re lovely!
It’s amazing how our ideas change too as different fabrics and patterns emerge… I have some warratah fabric and I love how you have done yours…. all those quilts are beauts…
Hugz
Hello Karen,
I love the Warratah fabric. It is always good to look back and make something again. Good luck with the decision making.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
The last one is my absolutely favourite. I love those colours and I have seen that pattern before it always looks stunning. x
gee you are a busy girl Karen ,i love all your quilts you are very clever
Your new lattice quilt is lovely with its bright Waratah flowers blooming in the centre! I’ve also made modern version of older quilts! They get a new lease on life, don’t they?