Monday, February 21, 2011

Postage Stamp Quilt again

 My Postage Quilt is squared up and the binding is on. I am busy hand sewing the binding down.
I love sitting next to the window with a cup of  tea or coffee and working on bindings.
 I got this pretty tea cozy from Madame Samm. It is so beautiful and keeps my tea or coffee warm for a couple of hours. Thanks MS.
I quilted this Postage Stamp Quilt for Cathy. She made the top a few years ago and used her scraps. Isn't it a lovely scrappy quilt?

 Last week I had the opportunity to quilt this old top pieced in the 1930's. This quilt has the real 1930's fabrics and  the fabrics are in such a good condition.  Even the bubble gum pink fabric is so bright and did not fade over all these years.
 All the fabrics in this beauty is old, except for the new muslin backing and batting.
 Happy Quilting until next time,

29 comments:

Jan said...

Millie, I love your postage stamp quilt. I also thing Cathy's is great, what a wonderful way to use scraps.

Tammy said...

Your quilt is beautiful Millie, congrats on another finish!
The other quilts are so pretty too, thanks for sharing.
Hugs2u!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I love the quilt - so scrappy just like I like them.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

Linda said...

Love it!! I have been saving all my 2 1/2" squares and someday will make a postage quilt.

Wendy said...

Oh what a pieceful picture you paint there with your beautiful quilt, tea and the picture window... your quilting is gorgeous by the way ... thank you for sharing!!

Mama Pea said...

What a treat to quilt that old top. It's amazing the fabrics have held up so well. I just adore your postage stamp quilt. It is truly wonderful!

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Great postage stamp quilt - love the scrappy quilt, too. How lushious to quilt an original 30's quilt! Thank you for sharing that with us.

Jocelyn said...

Your quilt is beautiful! Love the scrappy look.

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

I just love your Postage Stamp Quilt. I wish I would have joined along. Maybe someday.
Love your little sewing corner. Your chair, great light, a cute mug rug and mug and of course your Cuppa Cozy!! It is so pretty.
I also love all the quilting you have been doing. You are one busy gal!

Wendy said...

The postage stamp quilt is fantastic and I love your tea corner, looks so inviting.

rubyslipperz1052 said...

I noticed the sweet/cute "cup-a-cozy"....did a certain Special Samm-one make it? wink, wink... =D

All of your quilts have a really pretty ummmm....i dunno...unique soft elegance. "pretty" doesn't quite describe, it's more than that. imho

hugz,
annie
rubyslipperz106.blogspot

Darlene said...

Love your postage stamp quilt. Cathy's scrappy version is wonderful, too.

Jeanna said...

The 1930s quilt is amazing. Your quilting is beautiful!

Mona said...

Your postage stamp quilt is beautiful.I love the look. Hugs from Nprway.

Barb said...

I so love it when you show quilts...they all are fabulous.

Abby and Stephanie said...

What a pretty post. Your quilt is lovely and I really like the scrappy one too. What a treasure the 1930s quilt is. Because I love all things tea, I did notice the cozy.

Kim Brackett said...

I really love your Postage Stamp quilt! Lots of gorgeous fabrics.
And your clients' quilts are beautiful!

Cindy said...

You can post your postage stamp as many times as possible, Millie. I simply love it...everything about it.

I do believe I HAVE to make one - as soon as my other couple BIG commitments are done - I HAVE to make one.

You are so imspirational.

Sparky said...

Good Morning Millie...ok this postage quilt I love it ...it is soft and delicate and the colors quite soothing. Your clients quilts are very nice, the pink bubble gum oh yes ...ohhh and I see your cuppa cozie...it blends nicely. Certainly a perfect spot for you as you sew on your binding...Love the whole effect.

*karendianne. said...

Millie! So pretty. Everything! I'm really intrigued by how lovely you can make a meander. That always catches my eye. Only you can do that!!!

Needled Mom said...

The postage stamp quilt is fabulous!!!! I also love the '30s quilt. It is in such great condition.

Terry said...

Your postage stamp quilt is just beautiful! :0)

free indeed said...

I'd love to join you in that sunny morning nook with coffee and chit chat while sewing bindings...my favorite part of quilting...well, one of my favorite...:) Your quilt is lovely!

Glenna @ Hollyhock Quilts said...

These quilts are wonderful, Millie! That 30s quilt is a treasure!!

Sheila said...

Beautiful Postage Stamp Quilts! What a great way to use up scraps. I want to make one for me!

JoAnne in southern California said...

Millie, your quilts are lovely and your quilting is beautiful. I've finished a large quilt and want to quilt it myself. Since it is made of blocks that are all squares, I wanted to do an all over something. Someone told me that the first thing I should do is stitch in the ditch around each block. Do you do that? I think I'll be stitching forever if I do that.

If you get a chance to answer, thank you so much. My DH wonders if I will ever finish this quilt!

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

Hi Millie, I don't know how I missed this post, but I did. :( You postage stamp quilt is so pretty, and I like the one you quilted, too. And that 1930's one - oh, my! My mother has an old quilt with that exact shade of pink. It really stands the test of time. Hers has been laundered many times and it is still so pretty.

Ariane said...

I love your postage stamp quilt. It looks wonderful. I love the fabric you chose. The quilting you did on the other two quilts is wonderful. I love that old 1930's quilt. It's a beauty. Hugs Ariane

Karen en Marc said...

I love your postage quilt, its so sweet. I think scrapquilts are the greatest.