First announcement came out yesterday for
a major new sew-along:
This is a stunning quilt from the collection at The Art Institute of Chicago. The original quilt was created in 1842. It's a friendship quilt with a beautiful assortment of both pieced and appliqued blocks. Barbara Brackman published an informative article about this and other similar Quaker Album quilts at her
Material Culture blog.
Material Culture blog.
The series is being presented by Gay Bomers of Sentimental Stitches as '4 blocks a month', and will run for 21 months -- a long term commitment! This project is being compared to 'Dear Jane' in scope and complexity. The first block set is scheduled for release on September 15.
I do have a large collection of red/green/yellow/pink calicoes, which are the feature fabrics in this quilt. Still thinking about it . . . but I'm probably in :)
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2 comments:
Love your I LIkes Jeanne. I too had a little one going to grade one this year and the older grandson, Grade 10. Can't believe either! Meanwhile, this is a gorgeous quilt and I would enjoy following you along if you decide to join.
It's going to be fun to follow your blocks as you make them. It is quite an undertaking but you do beautiful work.
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