Another thought on "cutter" quilts

10 years ago

I am one of those people who just can't usually cut up a quilt. I've run across quilts in thrift stores that can't be repaired and I just fold that part inside and put them on my quilt rack anyway. Then I saw potholders and ornaments in an antique store that had been made from old blocks.

Well, several years ago I ran across 7 blocks someone had cut from a very old quilt. The album blocks were all pieced and quilted by hand. I almost cried that someone would cut it up. None of the blocks were the same size and I had no idea how I could use them but I bought them anyway just to give them a good home. After years in a drawer, I dragged them out and did this to them. I'm saving the scraps to make ornaments. I love having them out and seen.

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10 years ago

Love those! Although I would also cringe at cutting up an old one, if it's really in sad shape with some pieces that are usable, I say do it.

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loisflan
10 years ago
Linda, what a clever idea. The stockings are as sweet as can be. Don't you just love rescuing old items?
trouzernc
10 years ago
I love those! The quilts live on in a new purpose!
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beth7happy
10 years ago
This is SO inspirational to me, Linda!!! maybe there Is hope: my niece sent me a quilt that my sister and my mom had made for her YEARS ago. My niece used and used and USED the quilt - it was sadly in need of repair....she was asking if I would repair it for her. Too far gone - impossible. Maybe some Stockings????? Linda you are a gem!!
nannykins
10 years ago
Smart girl!

Last night I watched several videos on making stockings. But none as clever as yours.

Theresa
polardream
10 years ago
Beautiful! What a great idea!
lmontestella
10 years ago
Gosh what a great save, brilliant idea. Will give a whole other generation or 2 the pleasure of their beauty. Well done!
love2sew
10 years ago
It is not always bad to make something new and your socks are so cute.
donna_loomis
10 years ago
I love those! A clever save for old quilts. Wish I'd thought of it.
glassquilt
10 years ago
I like the idea of cut, use & enjoy.
Beverly Hills
10 years ago
I am also getting up my nerve to do something w/cutters.
littlehelen_gw
10 years ago
Those stockings are perfect! Love em and a great idea for preserving the art!
bev2009
10 years ago
They are adorable. It will make a great story to tell and I'm sure many people will be happy that you were able to give new life to someone's hard work.
geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
10 years ago
Those are so cute, Linda. You had an awesome idea and did a great job of saving them.