can't believe it has been 11 days since april started and i'm just now getting to this project....dang, time does fly by! and notice how i left the star a bit wonky to give it that antique look? i'm using this tactic now and then to give my stuff authenticity...LOL....the doll quilt for the swap is just about ready to fly outta here too! will be focusing on the "war" blocks and quilting the cabana daydreams, plus sneak in a basting day someplace as well before may rolls around....for hand piecing busy with more bow ties and the new england sampler applique border. better stop there! have a quilty day all.....
Your star is delightful! And yes, I do notice that antique quiltmakers did the best they could but didn't insist on 100% perfect points on every single block the way we do today. I've been undertaking repairs on a vintage utility quilt for a friend and I realized right away that my patches would stand out like a sore thumb if I cut them all as perfect squares and rectangles with perfectly straight seams. There is definitely something appealing and freeing about letting go of those strict standards from time to time. Your block is beautiful!
ReplyDeletethanks for the kind words...i am not a blue ribbon quilter nor do i agonize over imperfections...i myself am not perfect...i just love the process...
DeleteYour block is wonderful!! I love your spin on it. You are one busy lady these days, keeping a lot of plates spinning at one time; enjoy!
ReplyDeleteNice job on the block, even down to replicating the imperfections. :) Isn't that fun?
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see all the little swap quilts everyone is making.
The days do have a way of flying by, especially when I am working on something I love! I love this block.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the days are just zipping by! Your block is beautiful :)
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