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Friday, 26 April 2019

vintage vibes




I missed joining in with the recent 'meadowlandqal' but thought now I have some spare moments I'd have a go at making the quilt anyway. I'm using Then Came June’s popular Meadowland pattern.
Like the pattern, I'm planning on playing a little with the values in each block however, unlike the pattern, I'm using a scrappy selection of prints instead of going for the all-solid look.

I started out with a vintage inspired colour story in my mind - of soft greys, pink, teal, blues, green of course and just a little chartreuse, oh and maybe purple. Having a neutral background in assorted light greys & other low volumes helps the blocks to 'pop' and I'm hoping using a few hoarded vintage fabrics and doilies for my centre squares will make this a bit special. Will it work?



Once a few fun fabric decisions were made, the blocks went together very easily
Here's some progress photos . . .













Linking up with Wendy for this weeks 'peacock party' over here

Until next time
Linda

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13 comments:

  1. Kleine Vingers26 April 2019 at 17:44

    Oh I love those blocks and the fabrics you've used. Just beautifull, as the quilt will be.

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  2. dutchcomfort26 April 2019 at 18:05

    I have the Meadowland pattern and I’ve been thinking about what fabrics to use. It’s so wonderful to see your choices, as it changes the quilt completely! Love it!

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  3. Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting26 April 2019 at 23:53

    Those fabrics are looking beautiful. I like how you put a flower in the middle of each block. I did the QAL and it was a blast to see the variety of fabrics and prints and styles everyone did.

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  4. Quilting Babcia27 April 2019 at 00:49

    This is such a wonderful idea for featuring some sweet vintage scraps, and I can imagine using some small embroideries in a similar fashion.

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  5. Raewyn27 April 2019 at 06:58

    Yes, it does work! I love your take on the original pattern.

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  6. em's scrapbag27 April 2019 at 07:31

    Definitely works! This is going to be fabulous!

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  7. Cathy27 April 2019 at 07:41

    Oh, yes! That color story definitely works! As do those fabrics.

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  8. Julie27 April 2019 at 11:53

    Oh this is going to be perfect Linda. I love your fabrics and colour palette. Can't wait to see more.

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  9. Julie Fukuda27 April 2019 at 18:35

    Oh my, I am just now working on a quilt using feedsacks and vintage fabrics. Some of these look very familiar and I really like your settings,

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  10. Karen S28 April 2019 at 00:17

    It looks like you have another lovely quilt on the go.

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  11. Ann28 April 2019 at 05:38

    You choose excellent fabrics for the centers. It always inspires me.

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  12. Janie28 April 2019 at 11:34

    Your vintage vibe blocks are lovely. And the Meadowland quilt pattern has tons of possibilities.
    Good contrast and fun prints.

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  13. O'Quilts30 April 2019 at 13:49

    great job...love your work here

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