Yes, the quilts are all beautiful, but more than that, this book is a lesson in how to reinterpret traditional quilt blocks into something more modern. Synopsis vintage quilt revival is a resource for quilters of any age or style who love to use todays modern colors and fabrics. Spin it again quilt from vintage quilt revival lee. Vintage quilt revival is a wonderful resource for quilters of all backgrounds. Dec 15, 2019 explore swimbikequilts board vintage quilt revival. I was intrigued so when i came across the book at our public library, i checked it out. Not only does it have some of my favorite traditional quilt blocks, it includes a quilt pattern for each block as well as. Fabric as needed for the selected twenty sampler blacks. A few weeks ago, thelma of cupcakes n daisies showed her spiced chai quilt, made from the book vintage quilt revival by katie clark blakesley, lee heinrich, and faith jones. Vintage quilt revival by katie blakesley, lee heinrich and faith jones. My passion is repairing, restoring and resurrecting antique and vintage quilts and designing patterns using them as inspiration. I dont do a lot of blog tours, but when i saw this book i knew i wanted to get my hands on it.
Ive been quilting this quilt over the last week or two and finished it up the binding this morning. Vintage quilt revival by katie blakesley, lee heinrich and faith jones published. The book features 20 traditional blocks and shows multiple ways in which you can use them, including 3 different sampler quilts. Pattern drop november 1, 2018 i wanted to make sure that everyone saw the sitewide sale going on now. Its time for a peek at another one of the quilts in vintage quilt revival. Reinventing a forgotten form is carol and bobbis fascinating, educational, and inviting book that reintroduces this unique and somewhat obscure form of applique quilt. Vintage quilt revival gorgeous quilts diary of a quilter. Twinkle mini from vintage quilt revival december 30, 20 by lee heinrich. I believe that the strength of the book lies in its detailed, explicit, and encouraging directions. June 9, 2014 leave a comment edit vintage quilt revival by katie blakesley, lee heinrich and faith jones published. Books, magazines and patterns are available to loan at each monthly meeting and are due back the following meeting. This quilt has a special place in my heart because it is the first quilt i made for the book. This is the first time ive seen a string quilt and i love it.
At quiltcon last year, i got a chance to chat about quilting over dinner with vintage quilt revival authors katie clark blakesley, lee heinrich, and faith jones plus their fantastic friend holly whos on the hop later in the week even though i didnt know they were writing their book at the time, their passion for modern quilting was quite contagious. By katie clark blakesley, lee heinrich, and faith jones price. Dancing squares quilt from vintage quilt revival december 16. The first ruffle which well talk about today is around the collar.
Vintage quilt revival is a resource for quilters of any age or style who love to use todays modern colors and fabrics. My urge to make a quilt is increasing partially because at work im surrounded by lovely and amazing quilts and, i also get to peruse gems like vintage quilt revival. Today im happy to be part of the blog hop for a lovely book called vintage quilt revival. May 05, 2014 as i said in earlier posts, i decided to add a few design details to my dress that i didnt add to the original dress that i made. Godeys ladys book was a magazine marketed specifically to women. Our vintage revival sampler quilt is designed with hearts and flowers that will remind you of your grandmothersembroidery. Vintage quilt revival blog hop posted on january, 2014 its been a while since weve talked quilting books here, so i hope you dont mind me taking the time today to talk about vintage quilt revival, a beautiful new book written by katie clark blakesley, lee heinrich and faith jones. Apr 11, 2014 my urge to make a quilt is increasing partially because at work im surrounded by lovely and amazing quilts and, i also get to peruse gems like vintage quilt revival. By the mid1930s, over 400 newspapers printed block patterns on a regular basis. Explore both new and best selling quilting books at connecting threads. See more ideas about string quilts, quilts and quilting 101. I love the blending of new, modern looks with vintage, time tested traditional blocks. I have learned so much over the course of the last 18 months, and i feel so fortunate to. Ive admired each of their work for years now and have even taken classes from faith and lee.
Ive been trying to cut back on buying books becaues our shelves are crammed full. It is available from amazon, barnes and noble, and other book sellers click here to purchase. One of these is the class sample ive been working on for a bomstyle class ill be teaching at frangipani fabrics starting in august, based on some the blocks in the book vintage quilt revival. After what seems like an eternity but is really only 15 months or so, i am so happy to share that lee, faith and i have a book coming out at the end of the year.
Nov 23, 20 projects from the book vintage quilt revival. I just love the block thats used herea classic wheel of fortune block, which is found in so many beautiful antique quilts. It features instructions for creating 20 different traditional blocks, and 19 projects that use at least one of the blocks in an innovative and beautiful way use the blocks on their ownas part of one of the 3 sampler quilts, for swaps, quilting bees. Katie of swim, bike, quilt, lee of freshly pieced and faith at fresh lemons quilts. It features instructions for creating 20 different traditional blocks, and 19 projects that use at least one of the blocks in an innovative and beautiful way use the blocks on their ownas part of one of the 3 sampler quilts, for swaps, quilting bees, and your own designs. Vintage quilt revival by katie clark blakesley goodreads. The 1970s marked a quilt revival, thanks in part to the nostalgic interest in crafts generated by the american bicentennial. Vintage quilt revival gorgeous quilts diary of a quilter a quilt blog. See more ideas about vintage quilts, quilts and quilt patterns. Final quilt measures x and was desined by elizabeth hartman from her book.
String quilts have been around for centuries, but in string quilt revival, this timetested artform is given a new life learn how to sew a variety of string quilt blocks by following clear stepbystep instructions, and discover a new type of foundation. Come learn a bit about quilts of the past in this book, at the forefront of the traditional made. Vintage quilt revival, 20 different blocks, featured at v and co quilting for. With fresh quilt layouts, detailed instructions on foundation piecing, and a wide variety of traditional blocks and modern projects, vintage quilt revival is at the forefront of the burgeoning interest in the traditionalmademodern movement. Vintage quilt revival book king county library system.
I hope you love the summer sampler as much as i do. Nov, 2015 image from vintage quilt revival today im sharing my fourth quilt from vintage quilt revival, the cosmos baby quilt. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Little patchwork pillowcase august, 2012 by lee heinrich. I hope everyone had a relaxing weekendours was more o.
The blocks in this book are traditional vintage blocks. Lee recently coauthored the book vintage quilt revival, 22 modern designs from classic blocks, and her projects have been featured in quiltmaker magazine, fons and porters easy quilts, fat quarterly, the moda bake shop, and more. Since my fabric is a vintage piece of cotton voile, and the pattern is rather lady like, i decided to add a few ruffles to my dress. We are celebrating the release of vintage quilt revival, a book written by katie clark blakesly, lee heinrich and faith jones. Katie clark blakesley, by author lee heinrich, by author faith jones. Vintage quilt revival 22 modern designs from classic blocks book. Nancy mahoney with the need to use it up and make it do during the great depression, quilting exploded in popularity. Materials all fabric amounts are for 45 wide fabric. Vintage quilt revival by katie clark blakesley, 9781620330548. She also teaches and lectures locally and nationally. Best sellers new products most relevant alphabetical, a to z alphabetical, z to a.
Katie clark blakesley, lee heinrich, and faith jones. This quilt was one of the last ones i designed for the book. With fresh quilt layouts, detailed instructions on foundation piecing, and a wide variety of traditional blocks and modern projects, vintage quilt revival is at the forefront of the. Most of the blocks are identified by barbara brackmans book encyclopedia of pieced quilt patterns. Library2015 we have a growing library which we bring to each meeting.