It's that time! Time to change out the "junk" treasures. Hee! Hee! Yep, I have been piddling around changing out the decor in the small foyer hall.
First up - the quilts. I always start with the quilts. I have 3 shutters that I have bought over the years at the thrift stores that are just perfect to drape quilts and quilt tops over.
Do you want to see what I am displaying for March?
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| Thrifted shutters used to display quilts. |
The other day I dove into the "junk room" aka "storage room" to find the perfect quilts to display for March. I was thinking of soft hues and greens and such. You know- springy quilts. Soon I emerged with 3 quilt tops that are just waiting for their turn in the quilt hoop. But until then they will be perfect to display. The first quilt top was inspired by a Tula Pink quilt called Beanstalk that I saw years ago.
I pieced this quilt using lots of pretty greens and pinks from my stash after seeing Tula Pink on Nancy Zieman's broadcast Sewing With Nancy .Tula's pattern is in the book Quilts from the House of Tula. Though there are pink buds extending from the stems in every direction, this design reminded me of burley tobacco that my family grew for over 20 years. Burley tobacco has pink blooms at the top of the stalk that have to be topped as soon as they appear.
The 2nd quilt top is a glorious vintage basket design. Don't you just love the jade green fabric? Do you think this quilt top looks like it was from the 1940's? The fabrics are just scrumptious.
It is hand and machine pieced. The basket blocks are flanked by peach blocks.
Oh, I do want to hand quilt this in the near future.
I guess I bought this top over 15 years ago. Lookie at the price! You cannot beat that with a stick!
The 3rd quilt top was made as a table cloth . Lots of faded muted triangles pieced in this beauty.
And at just $2.29-it was a steal. I bought this jewel last year.
Soon the quilts were draped and displayed on the shutters - ready for the spring season.
Since the quilts were up it was time to change out the vintage wooden shelf. Back to the "junk room" I went and within 2 shakes of a lamb's tail, I emerged with green pottery and St. Patrick's Day cross stitches.
Have I talked your ear off? I do believe I have soooo.... I will show you the rest of the foyer in an upcoming post.
I wish you a wonderful evening and...
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"Our life is a patchwork of beautiful moments. " - unknown.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. Love and miss you, Amo.
I am joining these lovely ladies' link parties. I hope you check them out; they always have so many wonderful projects going on and provide the opportunity for other needleworkers to meet.
You leave me wanting to see the rest of the hall!
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful colors of the quilts already announce the imminent spring.
Hugs from Spain
Howdeeeeeee - The shutters are perfect for the quilts. I like the way all three look on the shutters. The quilts are lovely and very interesting patterns. I believe you had a very productive day. Happy Wednesday!!! Darlene J
ReplyDeleteThe flimsies looks so nice. My favorite one is the triangle stars. Happy stitching and happy decorating!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Melisa! I will be taking down the February stuff at the end of the week and put out the March (early spring and St. Patrick's).
ReplyDeleteLovely choice of Springtime quilts, Melisa--all so pretty...your little corner is looking so cheery for these remaining gray days--well done!! Hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteDo we want to see what you're displaying....what a silly question! LOL! Your "thrift" quilts are beautiful - lucky you to find them - and thank you for saving them! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the display! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts Melisa, and I love that jade green!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful bargains those quilts are! I just love them. You are so energetic keeping up with your beautiful decor. I'm still finding odd Christmas things to stow away. :)
ReplyDeleteThose thrifted quilts are glorious, Melisa! And I love the shutter display. Very cool. Have fun changing out everything.
ReplyDeleteI'm ready for green, too! It's so fun to see what you're putting out. I love that Beanstalk quilt top - such pretty color! Hope it makes it into your hoop soon!
ReplyDeleteThose quilts are real treasures. Your hand quilting will make them even more so, Melisa.
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty pink and green quilt that you made--and how about those 'old' quilts that you have rescued--so nice of you--they all look lovely on that display--hugs, di
ReplyDeleteThose quilts are sure pretty and what a steal you got!!!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteOoooh, the quilts! Such beauties. All of them are so special in their own way. I looked up the Burley tobacco to see the blooms and I see how it was your inspiration. The basket quilt does feel like late 40's-early 50's. I like the "make do" feel of it. That star tablecloth is really beautiful. Is it lined? I am hoping we are going to see the cabbage dishes in your upcoming displays.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts! Thanks for rescuing them and sharing them with us, Melisa!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful quilt finds.
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DeleteYou definitely hit the spring vibe dead on with those quilts. All of them are lovely, but my favorite is the third one. You've had lots of success with the thrifty shopping on those quilt tops.
ReplyDeleteLove those quilts. Second hand quilt are much more expensive over here.
ReplyDeleteOhhh it looks so nice a springy!!! Your quilts are amazing!
ReplyDeleteOoooh those quilts are so so pretty!!! Thanks for joining in on Home Matters Linky Party! I will be featuring your post this week! #HomeMattersParty xx
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