I love the contrast of red and green to the off white. This quilt was originally made in 1848, the original maker is unknown, however the initials M.E.C. were cross-stitched into one block. It is not known whether they are the maker's initials or the recipients.
This quilt was also made after traditional red and green quilts were popular and before Baltimore Album quilts became popular.
I am amazed that women back then could come up with such wonderful designs. They did not have all the tools that designers use today, just amazing!
Being a gardener, I can understand how they would be inspired by the beauty of nature to make something beautiful to show case in their home and enjoy year round.
So I will be enjoying today, as the ladies back in the mid seventeenth century, blanket stitching my flowers on block one, and of course I will be stopping over at Kathy's Quilts to see what others are slow stitching today!
Congratulations on your first block. It is beautiful! I bought the book a while ago; I just wish there were more sewing hours in the day to start mine! Looking forward to watching your progress.
ReplyDeleteMiriam, I agree more hours would be helpful! Thanks for stopping by and I will post blocks as I finish them.
DeleteA very good start. This is a book I do not have in my collection. Maybe I should consider purchasing one. I will watch your blocks a bit and make a decision.
ReplyDeleteThis one will definitely take awhile, it has a lot of layered flowers, but that is the very thing that attracted me to it. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteYour block is so pretty--I just love Baltimore Quilts--hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteMe too! I thought I would never make one, but now I am addicted!
Deletelooks amazing!!!!! wow. oh this quilt has been on my list of quilts to make for a long time
ReplyDeleteI saw the quilt a few years ago before the book came out and all I can say is OMG
I am so glad your making it!
Kathie
Thank Kathie! Being an avid gardener, this one was a must on my list! Is applique addictive? I think I may have come down with a bad case of it!
DeleteGorgeous! And the history behind this quilt is so inspiring! Enjoy your stitching!
ReplyDeleteKathy, The original was abused, so glad that Barbara Burnham was able to save it and make this wonderful pattern. Her directions are so detailed and helpful!
DeleteHi Carla. I saw your comment on another blog and had to come and say hi. I'm always interested in other 'Carla's
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your stitching today
Beautiful - a great start! Really going to enjoy seeing your progress on this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I am really loving applique!
DeleteYay, Carla! You're off and running! It's going to be exciting to watch your progress.
ReplyDeleteYeah, and it's still April! I ran out of dmc yesterday and the local shop is closed today, so I spent another day in the landscape. Hopefully tomorrow, I can get my floss and start prepping block 2. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOh my word! This will be amazing!
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