For years I admired the Bradbury centennial quilt posted on the Smithsonian site.
I had also seen photos in some books but never a good close up until I found it online. I had collected various patriotic prints from different companies, designers and lines for ages to make my version. Last year I made mine. After Kathie posted
pictures on her blog July 24 th (www.inspiredbyantiquequilts.blogspot.com) of the same print I used on my backing, I decided to show some closeups of my repro quilt.
I had also seen photos in some books but never a good close up until I found it online. I had collected various patriotic prints from different companies, designers and lines for ages to make my version. Last year I made mine. After Kathie posted
pictures on her blog July 24 th (www.inspiredbyantiquequilts.blogspot.com) of the same print I used on my backing, I decided to show some closeups of my repro quilt.
Since some fabric companies are making new fabric lines reproduced from an antique quilt, this is one I wish they would make a new fabric line from. I would make it again! Where I could not find a close enough repro print, I made up my own, such as in stripes.
This picture shows a couple more blocks with one featuring the same George Washington print a friend was kind enough to trade with me for.
And more assorted prints used in other blocks:
On the Smithsonian site you can click under the quilt photo to see closeups of the quilt and the back. I had fun making this.............it's not an exact replica, but a good repro for my tastes to have my "own" quilt like this antique one. I would love to see it in person. In fact, I had so much fun making mine, I didn't want to stop and added an extra row. You may have to look close to see where it is.
5 comments:
Your quilt is wonderful! I love it!!
Ahhh! That's what I can do with those patriotic prints I purchased to make a quilt for soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital (it's a guild activity). I hope to get it started this winter.
Scrolled back a bit - love your quilts!
What a great quilt, and I just love all of those fabrics!
I like it so much!! Nice work!!
Beautiful Reproduction, you did a fabulous job with the fabrics - love your choices.
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