Friday, April 7, 2017

Retro Roosters and A Cake

I really enjoyed participating in the Year of the Rooster Challenge sponsored by Two Thimbles Quilt Shop. The challenge was to interpret the theme, no smaller than 10" x 14" and no larger than 24" x 24", and to use the red fabric in a recognizable amount on the front.


I'm calling mine Retro Roosters. It's 15" x 18". Can you tell I was influenced by the Gypsy Wife style?? Mainly strips and vintage fabrics :) The rooster print in the middle is 57 years old. A friend of my grandmother's gave me a box of fabric samples when I was in high school and that was one of them. No, I didn't piece the checkerboard. I found that fabric in Lancaster many years ago.


More vintage on the back. Thank you, Wendy! The green roosters are very happy in their new home :) 


The label is another fabric sample from years ago :) I'm linking up with Lori at Humble Quilts so hop on over to see more.  

 
Today is our granddaughter's 16th birthday so I made her a "money cake." She'll get it tomorrow :)




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Copyright 2017, Barbara Schaffer


 

 
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10 comments:

  1. Wendy Caton ReedApril 7, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    Absolutely fabulous! I love this quilt. The back is just as great as the front. I love fun backings! I have never seen a money cake, but I'm sure she will LOVE it. Very clever.

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  2. RobinApril 7, 2017 at 9:19 AM

    Great little quilt. It's so fun to see what everyone come up with.

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  3. KarenApril 7, 2017 at 9:36 AM

    A creative cake. I'll have a big slice, please! And maybe seconds.
    I am not participating in the rooster challenge but am very interested in seeing what people have done with it. Great use of vintage fabrics in your piece.

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  4. LoriApril 7, 2017 at 9:44 AM

    Darling! Those vintage roosters are so fun! I love the checkerboard too!!

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  5. CecileDApril 7, 2017 at 9:50 AM

    You used very original fabrics ! I love the green roosters ! :)
    Happy birthday to your granddaughter !

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  6. Danice GApril 7, 2017 at 3:28 PM

    Beautiful rooster quilt. That challenge was so much fun. A money cake is new to me. 'Betcha granddaughter will love it :)

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  7. Debby DoddsApril 7, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    I love your rooster quilt - everyone's stories accompanying their quilt is great fun -- you must be so pleased to have found such a good home for your treasured fabrics on both the front and back!!

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  8. BarbApril 7, 2017 at 6:27 PM

    Wee !
    your rooster quilt is so festive and fun. great retro fabrics.
    money cake? I want one! or to make one. very neat. It's my sons B-day today.

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  9. KyleApril 8, 2017 at 11:13 AM

    Your rooster quilt is vintage all away around. It reminds me of a vintage style advertising poster. It's really well done. The black and white check ( sewn or not) sets it all off. I love the fact that you have a wonderful collection of vintage fabrics and that you use them! Okay, the next post has to be how to make a money cake!

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  10. Magpie SueApril 9, 2017 at 9:52 PM

    Delightful! What a perfect way to finally show off the pair of vintage roosters! I believe I have some of your green rooster print in another colorway. Maybe this will inspire me to get them out and do something with them...

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