Scraps and Strings: Vintage beauty

Wednesday, 29 October 2014

I saw this handstitched apple core quilt made from polyester double knits

at an estate sale today.

I didn't make an offer, but I really liked her use of colour.

Instead of a batting and backing, the quiltmaker backed it with an old wool blanket.

Maybe I should have bought it?

I'm linking up to The Needle and Thread Network.

Barb said...: interesting apple core quilt with the red cores!; 30 October 2014 at 07:23
Helen in the UK said...: The vibrancy of the colours is great, but being double knit I wouldn't have wanted to buy it. You probably got the best deal by just photographing it for inspiration :); 30 October 2014 at 07:57
Quiltdivajulie said...: Photos are free and don't take up nearly as much space - I would have admired and left it behind, too.; 30 October 2014 at 08:03
Nifty Quilts said...: Thanks for showing this. You're right--great use of color!; 30 October 2014 at 09:38
em's scrapbag said...: Thanks for sharing this wonderful quilt.; 30 October 2014 at 13:35
Sujata Shah said...: Yummy colors! I love this quilt. thanks for posting it.; 2 November 2014 at 17:14
roccagal said...: love this quilt!this is a pattern that i have always loved-great color!!!; 4 November 2014 at 11:13