I bought this book new back in 1983, when my sweet mother in love showed me how to make yo-yo's. But the quilt that really caught my eye was this one -
I was always fascinated with this Postage Stamp Quilt. It measures 83 1/2" square, using all kinds of 1 1/2" squares. I was hesitant to make a quilt using 3216 squares! And that was just the scrappy fabrics, not including the accent colors.
So when Heidi from Handmade by Heidi suggested having a Postage Stamp quilt along, I thought here is my chance. I am so looking forward to using up a lot of my scrap pieces that I have collected over the years.
This should be fun! Come along and see what's happening as we start cutting 1 1/2" strips. I hope it will be faster then the Pony Express :-)
23 comments:
Or you could cheat and use honeybuns! LOL. Your quilt should be a work of art when finished.
Cathy
Have fun with it!!!
Hmm, don't you like vintage fabrics? This give-away made me think of you: http://dontcallmebecky.typepad.com/rebekah/2010/02/vintage-sheet-fat-quarter-giveaway.html
THanks for bringing up the quilt-along - I might actually join in - it'll help with my destashing plans ;)
Cheers,
Christine
I had to join this one too. I have always wanted to make a postage stamp quilt and I thought this is the perfect oppurtunity.
Oooo great looking postage stamp quilt. I'll enjoy watching you make over 3000 little pieces :0)
Crispy
Sweet Jocelyn ~ What an exquisite creation ... you do such beautiful work.
Do you think I HAPPY DANCED YIPPY SKIPPY too much ... it is spectacular here! I love every single flake that has fallen, beyond imagination it is awesome. We just broke records to this being the all time record for snows. LOVE IT!
Happy Valentine's ~
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, TTFN ~ Marydon
I too have always wanted to do a postage stamp quilt. Love the one you showed on your blog. I have also joined the postage stamp quilt along and hope to use up a lot of my left-over vintage fabrics from my business. Will look forward to seeing what you and others will do.
Nola
Aren't the brave one. lol I'm looking forward to watching your progress.
I love the look of postage stamp quilts. I started one by hand, only make them 2 x 2 blocks. It will take me a long long time to complete, but no one is waiting! Enjoy - Hugs
Nat
There is a flickr group and one of the ladies figured out how many honey buns for each size quilt you need.
You are going to have such fun...that runner is wonderful!!
That sounds like a fun project using all those tiny pieces. I'll be looking foward to seeing what you will do!
I have been eyeing that quilt along but I am pretty sure that I don't have enough scraps of things I like well enough to make one yet. Once I have a larger collection, I will have to try. It does sound daunting though! I think that the strips are the way to go. I will have to enjoy seeing yours put together for now!
Oh, this does sound daunting, I hope you enjoy your quilt along. Can't wait to see your progress. Such a lovely quilt.
I look forward to seeing your progress.
I always wanted to make one too, and even started - by hand, before I had a sewing machine! But I got too bored, and then discovered applique, and a whole new love came into my life. I wish you great success with this one!
Have fun!
You have a lot of work cut out making that quilt. When it is all said and done, t will be worth it. It should make a beautiful quilt.
Oh!! I wish I could commit!!! I'd love to do that but I know myself and doubt I'd ever get it done. Good luck!
I can't wait to see your quilt, Jocelyn.
Have a lovely weekend! :0)
I love Postage Stamp quilts also. If I did not have such a huge list of quilting goals this year, I would join in! Someday.......
For now, I will enjoy watching you create one! ;)
Jocelyn, I've joined this one too! I couldn't resist. It's something I've always wanted snd no one else is going to make it for me. DH will be pleased to see me using up some stash.
The second quilt I ever made was a postage stamp quilt. I don't know the measurements, but it is square. It was made around 1991 or 1992. It resides on the back of my loveseat in my living room. Have fun making yours! Have a great weekend!
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