November finishes

14 years ago

I rescued a quilt top from a thrift store thinking I would only need to resew the blocks together as the seams were of varying widths. I ended up resewing every seam! I re-arranged the layout so I had to add 1 block and replace 2 flower triangles that did not survive my de-construction, so that is the odd block that I appliqued a bird on to. Then I used some of my funky vintage fabric for borders. It is done!

And here is a sweater turned into pillows

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Comments (12)

toolgranny
14 years ago
That's darling. Good job.

I saw two tops at the thrift store for $12 each last week. They were so ugly but I guess I could have finished them up for our charity group. Selfish me. Yours has me inspired now.

I'll do better next time I see one.
littlehelen_gw
14 years ago
Your rescue job is awesome...I love the bird - it really makes the top...well done!
V.
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nanajayne
14 years ago
A challenge well met!! Your quilt turned out great. I like the addition of the different block, a point of interest. My first thought was that you planned it that way. Pillows are nice as well. TFS.\
User
14 years ago
I like the quilt, what a great find! You did a good job finishing it. The pillows are really cute.

Best to you,
quiltingfox
msmeow
14 years ago
Karlene, the quilt is lovely! The applique with the "odd" block is perfect...makes it look like a planned focal point.

And what a neat way to repurpose an old sweater!

Donna
magothyrivergirl
14 years ago
I love your pillows ~ made me pull a sweater out of the donate bag and look at it differently.

It is amazing the amount of work you did to redo your rescued quilt top. You truly are a Master at using your stash and vintage fabrics and making something out of nothing! I applaud your creativity and always look forward to your posts! I love the bird and different block - it looks wonderful.
What are your plans for this quilt now that you have given it a wonderful life?
karpet
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you all. I have a daughter getting married next year so I hope, for the first time, to sell some of my quilts to raise money for the wedding.
Karlene
quiltnhen
13 years ago
I love the bird. It makes the whole thing special! Your pillows are wonderful.
rosajoe_gw
13 years ago
I agree the bird idea is brilliant! I love the pillows too.

We never have anything like that in our thrift shops.
Rosa
Robbi D.
13 years ago
Love the bird idea! Instead of it looking odd, it looks planned and gives it a little extra interest. I never thought of using a sweater to make a pillow! It looks almost like needlepoint. Beautiful.

Robbi
bev2009
13 years ago
The bird is adorable. It really makes the top something unique.
lola99
13 years ago
I'm very impressed that you deconstructed and reconstructed the entire quilt. I think your special block with the bird really add a lot to the quilt. Nice job!

Lola