Several posts ago I talked about all the projects I want to work on this winter. Included in that list was the antique churn-dash quilt made by the farmer's great-grandmother, Fannie Baumgartner Kauffman, 1867-1936.
I've always wanted to make a reproduction of this quilt; my churn-dash blocks are pieced and ready to go. For my December OMG I want to have the entire quilt top pieced and ready to be quilted. If I can get her marked and in the quilting frame, well, that would be frosting on the cake but I'll be happy with the top completed. The center part of the quilt won't be a problem and easily sewn. The square in a square border is going to be more challenging, especially since I'm going to make a double border.
At the Jane Stickle Retreat, Barb Larson showed a beautiful applique quilt that took her 8 or 10 years to make (I don't remember how many years for sure). It was an absolutely, gorgeous, wonderful quilt, but what caught my eye was the border, a double square in a square border. That is what I want to do with my quilt! Except there will be no gorgeous applique, just hand quilted feathers. Sewing time can be challenging in December with children coming and going and family reunions to attend. We'll see what happens. Linking up to - One Monthly Goal,My Quilt Infatuation, Let's Be Social,Finished Or Not Friday, Crazy Mom Quilts, Confessions of a Fabric Addict
So wonderful to still have this quilt in the family, such a treasure. I have always loved the Churn Dash block, you have chosen a beautiful blue for your version. I hope you make you goal. Gorgeous applique quilt!
Gretchen, the thumbnail picture on the OMG page pulled me in. This will be a great quilt. Do you own the original?....then I looked at your list of twelve to-do projects. I will have to visit your blog often to see the wonderful results.
Yes, I have the original quilt. It is a long story as to how I became the recipient. I still can't believe it. Not everyone shares a love of quilts but you would have thought since it was made by an ancestor, that would have made it more desirable to family members. Thanks for stopping by.
OH I can see why you would like that double border !! Good luck in meeting your goal :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I look forward to seeing your version. Good luck on your goal!
ReplyDeletethat is a pretty quilt that you show
ReplyDeleteThat border is beautiful! Enjoy making your quilt this month!
ReplyDeleteLove the way the blocks are set on the first picture! Churn dash blocks are one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteHard to find time to stitch in December with so much holiday stuff going on but you have a plan and a goal. I am cheering for you.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt will be so awesome, just keep chipping away at it and you'll soon be done.
ReplyDeleteIt will be an amazing quilt when you finish!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful to still have this quilt in the family, such a treasure. I have always loved the Churn Dash block, you have chosen a beautiful blue for your version. I hope you make you goal. Gorgeous applique quilt!
ReplyDeleteThat's one of my favorite blocks, too. It's going to be a lovely border.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful border and a great tribute to a quilter of another generation
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be absolutely gorgeous - fingers crossed for lots of seeing time in December
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your goal!I love blue and white quilts and the churn dash is a favorite block of mine--love it!!
ReplyDeleteGretchen, the thumbnail picture on the OMG page pulled me in. This will be a great quilt. Do you own the original?....then I looked at your list of twelve to-do projects. I will have to visit your blog often to see the wonderful results.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have the original quilt. It is a long story as to how I became the recipient. I still can't believe it. Not everyone shares a love of quilts but you would have thought since it was made by an ancestor, that would have made it more desirable to family members. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteVery nice! Thanks for linking up to Finished or Not Friday.
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