This was the first photo I saw of
a scrappy black and white ocean waves flimsy
rescued by P.'s mother from her church's
quilt ministry closet.
And this was the first photo I saw of
a well-worn nine-patch utility flimsy,
also rescued from that closet.
And this was my first glimpse of a hand-pieced scrappy
LeMoyne star flimsy,
thankfully rescued by P.'s mother.
I have no idea why these three spoke to me,
but all three came to live at my house and
are now ready to head off to Maine for quilting.
October measures 76 x 76
Back Porch Picnic measures 70 x 70
Afternoon Nap measures 65 x 80.
(all photos will supersize for more detail)
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You can see more before and after flimsy photos
I'm very happy that these three flimsies
have a new lease on life
as quilted quilts yet this year!
Quiltdivajulie
5 comments:
There is something so extra special about the rescue quilts. You do such a great job adding new life into them, I think that is amazing!
Yeah! Like the last one the best.
Stunning, all three! Can't wait to see them quilted too. I've got a few flimsy rescues on my list too. Something about them is so compelling.
You truly are the Quilt Doctor, breathing new life into these quilts; you saw their potential. Bravo! I love each and every one, and you nailed it on their names, too, they're just perfect!
Oooo, I especially like the star quilt! These are going to be wonderful! I feel fortunate to have been able to find a scrappy Ocean Waves quilt in our thrift shop several years ago. I'm fairly confident that that's one pattern I'll never make on my own. ;- )
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