Thursday, October 1, 2015

Throwback Thursday #3

It's Throwback Thursday with Jennifer over at 
A Quarter Inch from the Edge.  We are showing quilts before the days of blogging.  The one I am showing you today is circa 1999!  I made it for a shop sample for the long gone Halifax quilt shop, The Quilters Hope Chest.  Owned and operated by the late Ann Hope.  I worked there for a while back in the day and taught classes as well.  I still miss the quilty camaraderie we enjoyed at this shop.  Fabric and Friends, that's what it's all about!
"Carolina Lily"

It was a fun quilt to make. It is queen sized and foundation pieced using preprinted tissue paper patterns by McCall's. Using the tissue makes tearing off when finished very easy.  

 I handquilted it quickly since it was a shop sample and needed to be displayed in good time.  There is muslin on the back.  There is no label attached but I know I made one and it is kicking around somewhere in my sewing room.  I guess I need to sew that on today if I can find it.  I use this quilt a lot so I see it all the time.  It is one of my faves.  It is soft and warm and cuddly.  I don't have any photos so I took one today and as you can see not a very good one.  It is horrible, rainy and dark here today.




I have been nursing a miserable cold all week and it's such a crappy dark, wet day,  I think I will cuddle up with this quilt on the sofa this afternoon and take a nap.  

Think about writing up a post about one of your golden oldies and link up with Jennifer.  There is a chance to win a lovely giveaway prize!

Hope you get some time to do something quilty today!


19 comments:

  1. Not only is this quilt pretty, it looks like it is soft. I love quilts like this. I hadn't thought about using tissue paper before. That would make things much easier. Hope you feel better.

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  2. Very pretty Lilies:)
    Funny to think of hand quilting as fast - I think it would take me years!

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  3. A pretty well-loved quilt. Hope the nap does you good and you're feeling better soon.

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  4. Yeah for cuddling under a quilt on a cold day. I like how you say, handquilted it quickly. How quick can handquilting be??????

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  5. I'm with Anja. I can't believe hand quilting was your quick method to get it done!!
    So sorry you're not feeling well. Good excuse to laze around for the afternoon. Be well.

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  6. I think cuddling with this quilt sounds fantastic. I like its bright and cheery colors, and I hope it helps perk you up.

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  7. A Quilters Hope Chest... now there's a blast from the past. I only ever went there to buy rotary cutting blades when I worked down the street. I wasn't a quilter in those days. Lovely work, as always, Linda! I hope your nap helped to chase away the sniffles! Thanks for linking up with Throwback Thursday @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge!

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  8. yummy quilt, I hope you snuggled up and had that nap!

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  9. I always loved this block, but never made it. So, it was so nice to see your quilt today. The colors are so typical of the day, but still a lovely combination. Sally

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  10. This looks like a perfect cuddle up quilt. I love the turquoise in it. I hope it helps you feel much better soon.

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  11. No better medicine for a cold than a cuddle under a beautiful quilt. Ann at The Quilters Hope Chest tested my very first pattern for me, which is ages ago now. Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  12. Oh, I hope you're feeling a little better today! You quilt is very pretty and should keep you warm and toasty. Yesterday's storm sure blew in some cooler weather, so snuggle down, find a good movie, and take it easy. You've overextended yourself and need rest, rest, and chocolate!

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  13. I love the colours you have used in this quilt - well loved I am sure.Do hope you feel better soon. xx

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  14. Lovely quilt. I have admired this quilt pattern so it's great to see it made up so beautifully. Have a nap whenever you can and get well. Your weather will be changing soon because mine is. It's nice today but cold tomorrow. Take care.

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  15. This is such a pretty quilt Linda and made even more so by the sweet memories it holds for you. I never knew there were quilt patterns made with tissue paper like regular sewing patterns.
    We have the flu here too -it came early this year. Feel better soon!

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  16. Very sweet and pretty, Linda :) I can definitely understand how it would easily become one of your favourites! Lovely! Hope you feel better soon!

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  17. I DO remember this pattern. I even had it on a to-do list. Nicely done!

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