I had purchased a box of 61 envelopes each containing 25 3-inch squares on Dana Auctions in 2023. You can read about it here and here.
I made this quilt for my daughter and her husband. I sewed a total of 61 blocks and used 56 for the top set 8 down x 7 across.
It was machine quilted by Dawn D. and this is what it looked like spread out on the dining room table. It's pretty big--89" x 102". I chose Quilters Dream Supreme for the batting. It's heavy--and warm!
Had to put it on my bed for a photo shoot :)
There were 2-1/2" squares in some of the envelopes so I sewed them into blocks and made a strip to go across the back. I also made a block comprised of repro conversation prints along with my name, NJ location and 2000 date. My contribution 25 years later :)
This is what the strip looks like on the back. The neutral fabric is Henry Glass Paisley Paradise. Oops! I forgot to take a photo of the label. Must do that!
My daughter and I are going to make two pillow shams using the same paisley fabric and I'm really looking forward to doing that with her!
And talking about Dana Auctions, there is one scheduled for tomorrow 7/26 so take a look to see what goodies will be on the auction block: Textile Inspirations: Antique & Vintage Quilts & Textiles!
I've had lots of fun participating online and will do a post of some of the unusual things I've purchased :)
Until next time . . .
Copyright 2025 Barbara Schaffer
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