I used a star block from the Modern Blocks book to get me started, but will do up some different ones to keep things from looking too samey-samey. I really did feel that I didn't have enough variety in the sheets when I was making this up, when of course I have heaps - maybe I need help?
ETA: You can see more of my blocks over at Jaffa Quilts and Milly Made It - it was such a thrill when Megan and Karyn's posts popped up in my reader over the weekend - I can see why people get addicted to bees! I love the variations they've come up with, and I need to get working on my own.
Oh, this is soooo great! Love to see wonderful old fabrics given new life in this way. Traditional quilt with a quirky twist. So great.
ReplyDeleteI like the pink one - I think my mum still uses sheets like this!
ReplyDeletethe vintage fabrics look so fresh with the linen; well done you!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my all time favourite blocks - and one day I might actually make it :0)
ReplyDeleteoh squee these are so pretty !! !! this is going to be a gorgeous quilt
ReplyDeletethese look great Jacqui! better than I anticipated when you described them in your earlier post.
ReplyDeleteI love the nostalgic aspect too - those sheet fabrics remind me of old pillowcases we must have had but now they're moving on to a much better life!
It's going to be a cracker quilt.
These look fantastic - the vintage sheets seem to almost glow out of the linen. An inspired choice. Quick question for you - what is the linen fabric that you are using? I really love the colour - it is very neutral and lets the brights really shine.
ReplyDeleteI love it to bits!
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