March is International Craft Month! What a great excuse to craft and be creative everyday!
I've been being crafty on this project for a while now (I was slow on working on it). My large quilt guild is having it's bi-annual quilt show March 12-13, 2016. If you are near the Chicago area, please come check us out. Pride of the Prairie Quilt Guild. I'll be showing off several of my vintage sewing machines in the vendors area, so, come say 'Hi'.
Well, the guild has a challenge for each quilt show. I decided to participate in the challenge this year. We had to draw a quilt block out of a bag, then, figure out how to use that quilt block (tiny, to full sized) somewhere in our challenge quilt. The maximum size for the challenge quilt is 20" square.
The block I drew was named 'Free Trade'. All the blocks came from Patchwork Square.
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| Free Trade from Patchwork Square |
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| Free Trade mini quilt |
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| up close of the hand quilting |
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| showing backing |
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| coaster and mug rug |
For those of you who don't know me, I do most of my sewing on vintage, straight stitch sewing machines. My favorite machine is my 1959 Singer Spartan (192K) that I converted to a hand crank. These projects were stitched on this machine.
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| 1959 Singer Spartan (192K) hand crank |
Meanwhile, please check out all the other bloggers. Everyone is posting today, so, just click thru the links, and see what everyone has been up to.
Marian - Seams to be Sew
Patty - Elm Street Quilts
Cheryl - You are already here ;)
Barb - Bejeweled Quilts by Barb
Vanda - Quilt in Peace
Julie - Pink Doxies
Carol - Fun Threads Designs
Carole - From My Carolina Home
Darlene - Quilt Shop Gal
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I absolutely love you vintage machine, so cool. Your mugrugs / coasters are lovely. Thank you for sharing them. vanda@chittenden.co.za
ReplyDeleteI love all your old machines. I have a hand crank and treadle but wish I could learn to clean them up and get them running. Where did you learn to do that?
ReplyDeleteI like the block you picked and the fabric you used, it's very striking. I've never heard of the Patchwork Square, what a great resource, thanks for the link I'll be wasting a lot of time over there. :)
ReplyDeleteHow neat to have that jewel of a sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteLovely mini! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute block, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletecork@pa.rr.com
Your challenge quilt turned out very cute. Love the selvage fabric. I think I have some of that.
ReplyDeleteI've been caught right in the end at assembly realizing I have directionality issues, but you figure that one out over time.
ReplyDeleteI love mug rugs like you've made, but hate the rings they will occasionally leave. Adding a layer of PUL at the very end makes the waterproof and ring proof.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI was given a vintage machine and desk but there was no hope for it working again.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your cute quilt block. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen the faux selvage fabric so I'm off to search it. I absolutely love that quilt!
ReplyDeleteI was given a vintage machine and desk but there was no hope for it working again.
ReplyDeleteLove your Spartan! How fun to make your little quilt with a hand crank.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a fun challenge! I'm also a fan of your faux selvage fabric.
ReplyDeletegreat projects :)
ReplyDeleteGood job on the challenge project. I like the block, but probably wouldn't have thought of resizing it.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt block!
ReplyDeleteA delightful little project. I sew on a 1964 kenmore. Not quite as antiquey but still lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post. Your Free Trade block mini quilt and coasters are truly gorgeous. And fun to see your old sewing machine. I sure wish I could join you at your guild's upcoming show, but logistics won't work for me. Still, I hope it is well attended and I'm confident those that attend will have great fun. Thank you for sharing and helping to kick off our Celebration for International Craft Month. I couldn't do this without your help.
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I like that block, and I do a lot of mug rugs too!
ReplyDeleteI really like that block for a mug rug too! Free trade is a great name for a quilters block!
ReplyDeleteThis is a pretty block. I love your creations with it.
ReplyDeleteYou truly cannot have too many coasters, and they are fun to give as gifts, as well at runners!
Great fabrics and love your old machine
Great block!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty block
ReplyDeleteYour block reminds me of the blocks designed for each state.
ReplyDeleteRosemary
Love your rendition of the Free Trade block
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun challenge! I adore your sewing machine- it's lovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mini quilt, mug rug and coaster! The faux selvage fabric is so much fun.
ReplyDeleteFabulous mini quilt. Love the use of sewing related fabric.
ReplyDeletei love this block and your projects are so fun.
ReplyDeleteLovely block and lovely fabrics. I need to make some mug rugs to stop things from 'finding' the floor, however, that seems to now be my form of exercise - bending over to pick things up!
ReplyDeletecute machine!
ReplyDeleteLeeAnna at not afraid of color
Great vintage machine.
ReplyDeleteyour projects are wonderful. great idea using up the extra hst's in mug rugs and coasters
ReplyDeletequilting dash lady at comcast dot net
I am always amazed at how different fabrics/colors change the look of a quilt block.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR THE NEAT IDEAS!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING IN THIS GIVEAWAY TOO!
HAPPY MARCH! msstitcher1214@gmail.com
your little Singer Spartan is adorable!
ReplyDeleteYour mini quilt is lovely. I like the fabric you chose.
ReplyDeleteI give you a lot of credit for sewing on those older machines. I simply wouldn't have the patience. Great projects.
ReplyDeleteyour sewing machine is so cute!! I have my granny's featherweight that I am just starting to use - the stitch quality is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the mini - I need to make something like this for my sewing room.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects and I love the fabrics! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI don't know which I like more the block or the machine
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely mini quilt x
ReplyDeleteI like that free trade block and the sentiment it represents.
ReplyDeleteLovely mini quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove the vintage machine - I have the start of a collection going at my house! haha
ReplyDeletejvermunt(at)shaw(dot)ca
I love the colors Chery. It looks modern but vintage at the same time
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your 1959 machine and you converted it to hand crank wow. I have my grandmother's 1904 treadle Singer that I need to get sewing on...
ReplyDeleteGreat color combinations. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your little quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a challenge. I like the free trade block and your mini.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love your sewing machine ! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMiniatures, mug rugs, make for a great finish. Nice project. Thank you
ReplyDeletePride of the Prairie representatives were at our Quilt Guild meeting last week in DeKalb. I hope it wasn't you. I would have introduced myself. I hope to make it to the show. I'll have to look you up.
ReplyDeleteLove your Spartan. I have finally gotten everything needed for my handcrank, so I want to start using it, too. Your guild challenge was a great idea, and I like what you did with your drawn block. =)
ReplyDeleteMy aunt had a sewing machine like yours. I enjoyed using it to sew.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Peggy
peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
I love your vintage sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteYour sewing machine is beautiful, and so is the block! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNot many people sew on a vintage machine. I have a foot treadle one that I've never sewn with. I do like to admire it though.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a block even a beginner like me could do fairly easily! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletedonnalee1953 (at) gmail (dot) com
Nice blocks
ReplyDeleteThe Spartan you have is a beautiful machine. ;-> Toni Anne
ReplyDeleteYour mini quilt is neat. Glad you did not waste the scraps as they do make lovely mug rugs. Thank you for a chance to win. Happy Quilting :)
ReplyDeleteI love your color choice. Great block.
ReplyDeleteLeave it to you to come up with those fabrics for your block. Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Love your sewing machines-awesome
ReplyDeleteI'm getting where I hate to throw the salvage away now. Yours shows me something fun I can do with them. thank you. Your machine is darling!
ReplyDeletelove your sewing machine, I have a 1920 Singer Treadle.
ReplyDeleteI loved your free trade block...Your colors are very nice......ps Love your blog page quilt background looks like fall... You need a winter one and spring one...lol happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteYour vintage sewing machine is adorable! So is your challenge quilt.
ReplyDeleteJust luv how you are sew creative and use those beautiful machines, would be sew blessed to become lucky winner!
ReplyDeleteLovely block and fabrics you chose! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother had a treadle Singer. It sewed a great straight stitch! Wish I had it today, even though I love my modern machine.
ReplyDeleteI love mini quilts. Dont want to waste any fabric. Yours is so cute. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love your guild challenge project. So cute. Love the faux selvage print too! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love vintage sewing machines too - they just seem to stitch better and straighter. Thanks!
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Great job as always!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove your vintage machines. May see you and your quilt at the quilt show. I live in Chicagoland.
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl! Cute & creative as usual! I always like to see your creative ways using the sewing fabric! Maybe a mug rug would inspire me to get movin again!
ReplyDeleteTake care!!
Viki
I use vintage Singers, too, and love them. I don't have a hand crank yet, though. Fun!
ReplyDeleteCool block
ReplyDeleteI love that you do your piecing on a vintage machine--very cool!
ReplyDeleteI love that selvage fabric, so cute. That's a nice Old machine too..very vintage
ReplyDeleteLove the name Free Trade, thanks for sharing. I have a hand operated machine too but have never actually used it. I need to get it out and quit looking at it only.
ReplyDeleteCarlline, bandcanthony@gmail.com
Thanks for participating in the blog-hop! I love your vintage machine!
ReplyDeleteI believe in Free Trade too. Love your block...
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating. It is such fun to see what everyone is making. I admire your talent!
ReplyDeleteCute project! kellam.susan@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful machine and block. Thanks for sharing. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteYour machine and your mini quilt are beautiful. lauraluvsloonsatymaildotcom
ReplyDeleteGreat block. I love vintage machines too.
ReplyDeletePauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
I just love mug rugs, and I don't know why!
ReplyDeleteCute idea! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteA hand-cranked sewing machine?? Now that's a new one for me! What a great privilege it must be to work with it and create beautiful projects knowing how many others loved it too.
ReplyDeleteMini quilts are a fun way to use orphan blocks and try out new blocks, techniques, and color schemes. Thanks for more inspiration!
ReplyDeletereillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
I have 2 vintage Singers but they don't go back to the handcrank. Neat. I like your block. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this website as a source of block patterns. I'm sure it will be helpful!
ReplyDeleteI just love my freearm featherweight, and now I have ideas for those orphan blocks.
ReplyDeleteI loved the mini quilt you made, it is great with those fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric you used.
ReplyDeleteLove your machine! Really like the selvage fabric.
ReplyDeleteLove your machine! Really like the selvage fabric.
ReplyDeleteI really like the small blocks. I am basically new to quilting and enjoy learning.
ReplyDeleteYour miniature quilt is adorable, but your sewing machine is precious! You converted it to a hand crank? WOW! I have a hand crank machine, but like most of my oldies, they don't get used much. Perhaps I should get one or two out to see if they still work :)
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