I'm
loving the spring weather, except for last week's Red Bud Winter,
when I had to cover my budding azaleas and tender hosta with sheets.
I
did finish another scrap quilt with a definite spring feel. This
vintage block was published as far back as the 1890's and has several
names: Monkey Wrench, Double Wrench, Bride's Knot, Maltese Cross, and
Churn Dash. I'm sure it was stitched long before those dates.
For
my version, I turned the block on point and added narrow yellow
sashing in between. I named it
Déjà
vu
because
all of the fabric was left over from other quilting projects.
Quilting was done diagonally in both directions, using a pretty picot
stitch with yellow thread. It finished out at 48” square.
Deja vu - Useful Remnants
I
so enjoy creating vintage style quilts. Even though some of the
prints are clearly modern, it has an antique look overall. And it's
a bonus to use remnants instead of new yardage. Must be the genes
from my ancestors to save every little scrap.
I'm
going outside to play today, after I tackle a couple more spring
cleaning tasks. It's blissful to take advantage of sunshine and pretty
weather when you can.
Accuquilt
dies:
55031
Half Square Triangle 4” finished
55059
Square 2½”
multiples
55017
Strip 2½” (binding)
Blue
Wren 6015 1½” Strips
(sashing)
