What We Can Learn From This Antique Scrap Quilt? || Scrappy 4 Patch!

🧵✄ Vintage Four Patch Scrap Quilt? What's not to love! 🧵✄
In this episode of Lessons from an Old Quilt, we will take a look at this incredible antique Four Patch Quilt what was crafted with blues, browns, and tan scrap fabrics. You don't want to miss the seminole pieced border either! This simple patchwork quilt is a great example of how a simple quilt design can translate into a beautiful quilt pattern to add to your quilting pattern library!
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[@SewtheDistance]

Here's a link to my blog: www.sewthedistance.com/blog/lessons-from-antique-scrap-quilt-four-patch

[@Sewwithdebee]

If quilts could talk imagine their stories, love vintage

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, I would love it if they could! Well, maybe. They would probably be pretty chatting and I have over 100 in my collection now. 😂

[@debbielee7117]

I love this series! These old quilts are what inspired me to become a quilter.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh my goodness! Really? That is awesome! Thank you for sharing this! This makes me so happy! ❤️

[@sandybettencourt5735]

My favorite kind of quilt. Scrappy, cozy, perfectly imperfect!

[@adelaidesocki3595]

Glad I was directed here by Dave!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Dave is awesome!

[@willowmoonlabradors]

I have just had my husband go thru his closet. I have so many shirts I want to use. A quilt his mother gave us, made by his grandmother was my inspiration. Squares, Rectangle, strips and a tall rhombus makes the pattern. So lovely and pretty old..but I love it.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, this is wonderful! I love that you are going to make this! It really is a great pattern. Thank you for watching and for sharing!

[@barbarasinopoli7690]

Another Old Quilt video! My favorite part of the internet!! I love the comment about using the large print for the corner stones so you get variety and some uniformity at the same time. I’ll definitely try this!!

[@SewtheDistance]

YAYYY! So glad you love these videos as much as I love sharing them! Isn't that a great way to do corner stones? I love everything I learn from these. They are packed full of ideas! Thank you so much for watching and for commenting. 🥰

[@sewquilty]

Thanks for all your Love & Enthusiasm for old quilts. This one came at a perfect time for me--I use Leaders & enders every time I sew my main projects & simple 4-Patch variations are what I sew them into. What an easy & effective pattern! Can't wait to see that 1930's BowTie!!

[@SewtheDistance]

You're very welcome! 🥰 This would be a perfect leader and ender project. And oh, that bow tie quilt is amazing! Wait until you see! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing! ❤️

[@mollyclark-zq2rq]

Your love and passion for the old quilts is amazing! I enjoy the details and lessons you’ve identified - especially “it’s not perfect, but that’s ok!” Keep doing what you’re doing 😍

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, thank you so much! 🥰 So many more to come!

[@Auntie7024]

This vintage quilt is awesome. It's okay that it isn't perfect. The imperfections add to its charm. It would be interesting to know the story. ❤😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Isn't it great? I always try to find out something about the quilts I purchase at auctions, but this family wasn't interested in sharing, unfortunately. I wish I knew! I love it when I hear the stories about the quilts.

[@GG.098]

I have quilt that paternal grandma made by hand and I just cherish it. She made her own clothes and each different little square I can remember that outfit. It's in the around the world pattern in the center area is material from a shirt that my dad wore. It's truly precious to me. ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh wow. Thank you for sharing this. I love that you have a quilt she made, especially one with so many wonderful memories. Quilts are magical. 🥰

[@stephenaucott3865]

Love,love,love when you share information about vintage quilts and the aspects of their construction and we get to see the quilts. They burst with character and interest. Thank you! Cheryl

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome, Cheryl! I love that you love these! I have so many more of these videos to come this year! Can't wait to share. 🥰

[@donnasrockgarden5755]

When researching Celtic knotwork design, I learned that the artists always left one imperfection in the work because "only the almighty is perfect". As an artist, that has always comforted me. It makes me wonder if quilt artists from the past followed this same mantra :) Thanks for sharing your passion for this work of love!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so very welcome! I am happy you enjoy this! Could be! I know many say that about Amish quilts (which is a myth, by the way), but i haven't heard it said about other artistic endeavors. So interesting! Thank you for watching and for sharing! 🥰

[@winkielaroo]

I really admire anyone who can intentionally avoid making more than one mistake doing ANYthing.

[@barbarasinopoli7690]

The one block facing the “wrong way” is also the only one in red or pink. Once you see it, it really stands out. I agree with previous comments that it may have been placed there on purpose as a statement of humility in humanity’s frailty and imperfection

[@lindanonnenmann1112]

What a grande utility quilt. For its age its in very good repair. Maybe it was cherished because it was a beginner's first quilt or maybe grandma's final quilt. Its quirky and playful...just what we love about those old quilts. ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Absolutely! We are one of a kind! I feel the same way. Great theory about the making of this one! I love it! Thank you!

[@barbaracoleman9215]

I love this quilt. You have amassed an excellent collection of old quilts!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I sure have! 😳😬🤗

[@marionbarber984]

Dear Kris, I learned something tonight! This quilt is fun with the four patch, so simple. I never heard of a Seminole border until now. After watching the video I had to look it up. I have then watched two other KZbin sites with sewing tutorials. Plus history on one. Thank you. Stay warm and cozy. 17 degrees here in the Portland, Oregon area tonight. Marion

[@SewtheDistance]

Hi Marion! I am so glad you enjoyed this video and learned about seminole borders! Aren't they great? We just got a pretty large snowstorm today--totally unexpected. We were only supposed to get a dusting but ended up with six inches. Crazy weather. I hope you are staying nice and warm in Oregon!

[@pooie0116]

I really love these videos where you analyze these old treasures! My parents loved antiques and my sisters and I grew up surrounded by the most eclectic mix of furnishings and quilts. And we loved those old quilts to death. So many fond memories of wrapping up like quilt burritos during TV time and making massive blanket forts that filled up the entire living room. My dad still has a few of them and they are worn so badly I don't even know how to wash and preserve them (or if it's even worth the effort by now), but I do like to inspect how they were made. Thanks again for continuing to share your awesome findings! ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, you are so welcome! 🥰🥰🥰 One of the very best parts of posting these videos is reading stories like this in the comments. Quilts are magical. They stir up so many wonderful memories! Thank you SO much for sharing and for watching. This made my day.

[@janetteschott4558]

Thank you so much Kris for sharing this quilt with us! ❤ It is a great quilt I love the borders!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Those borders---swoooooon! Love them too! Thank you for watching and sharing in my love of these old beauties!

[@karin0963]

I enjoyed seeing this quilt with the imperfections. I am sure it kept a lot of people warm and comfy over the years. That's what its all about. Thanks for sharing.

[@SewtheDistance]

It really is what it's about. So true! You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed this. Thank you for watching and sharing. ❤️

[@karin0963]

@@SewtheDistance I am curious what you do with these old quilts, after you share with us of course. 😁

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh boy. That's the big question everyone wants to know! LOL! I keep them, of course! 😆 I have over 100 of these quilts EVERYWHERE in my home. I really need to sell some, but they are all so special! I can't part with any of them. Well, that's not completely true--sometimes I give them away to friends, family, etc., but mostly I keep them. 😬 If you are going to hoard an item, there could be worse things to hoard. 😆

[@karin0963]

@@SewtheDistance thank you for the response. I am so glad you are able to keep them. ❤️

[@sandrarose7129]

Your old quilt videos are my favorite

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! I am happy to hear that! I have so many more quilts to share, too! ❤️

[@bethkoch11]

Such a sweet quilt! I love it! When they're as old as this one, the little oddities and mistakes make it even better in my opinion! Also - can't wait for the bow-tie quilt you've got coming up. One of my works in progress is a scrappy bow-tie quilt and I love that pattern.

[@SewtheDistance]

It's it great? I love it, too! I am not sure why I hadn't shared it sooner. Maybe I wanted to keep it to myself a bit longer. 😆 Ohhhhhh, that bow tie quilt is so cool! Just wait! You are going to love that one! Thank you so much for watching and for sharing! 🥰

[@suekelly840]

Another example of finished is better than perfect. The quilt can still be loved in spite of imperfections.

[@SewtheDistance]

I couldn't agree more! I love how imperfect this is. It adds to the charm, too!

[@thereseborden9842]

Fabulous! This is my absolute favorite kind of quilt. This era (1880s-1920). Hand sewn, scrappy, plenty of small "imperfections" (if you want to call them that). This is a delightful piece of Americana folk art, IMHO. Here is my theory on the construction. Someone had a pile of 4-blocks made in the 1880s-1910 or so. Someone in the 1930s-1940s put them together with feedback bars & backing, with 1930/40s sashing fabrics, and corner stones. My theory is that the cool large print fabric of the corner stones is actually 1930s/40s. What do you think of my theory? I have many such quilt tops and spend a silly amount of time dating the fabrics with various reference. Of course, lots of fabrics cannot be reliably dated down to the decade, never mind the year. But it is fun to give it a try. Thanks again for the lovely video with thoughtful lessons learned. My favorite: embrace the idiosyncrasies (imperfections, to some). They make each quilt unique and are the individual fingerprints left by the maker many years ago....

[@SewtheDistance]

I love your theory! I love thinking about stuff like this. I hope you are right. That would make it even better. ❤️ You are so welcome. It really is my pleasure to share these. I am just happy others like them, too!

[@SewtheDistance]

I read it as feedsacks and batting! I actually had to go back and figure out what you meant when you corrected it. My eyes must have just known! 😆

[@angieallen4884]

I think this is a great example of someone making something useful and practical from what was at hand. As modern quilters, we look forward to new collections every year and add to our stash until we have to do stash buster quilts! This quilt was meant to be used as a comforting blanket and I'm sure it was. I am not sure when we, as a community, got so anal about points and 1/4-inch seams but we need to remember that the art form started as a way to make something useful from what was available. And maybe cut ourselves some slack if our own work is imperfect but still beautiful and usable! I love this feature and look forward to it; thanks for your insight!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing! It seems like quilters really got hung up on perfection when I started quilting in the 1990s. My quilting mentors would make me take out seams and remake blocks if they weren't perfect. Don't get me wrong, I learned so much form those women. I am forever grateful! BUT they were a bit crazy. LOL! I think (and hope) the shift is happening in our community. Thank you for watching and for your insightful observation! ❤️

[@quiltgram3056]

I'm soooo happy to start off my day with you and an old quilt! My favorite duo!!😊❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Awww! Thank you so much! You are so sweet! 🥰

[@joantomlin7281]

I will definitely use that corner block trick--using a single large-scale print throughout the quilt..

[@SewtheDistance]

YES! Isn't that so smart? I learn so much from these old quilts! Thank you for watching and sharing!

[@JoeinPA]

Great tip to use large print for corner stones.

[@SewtheDistance]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@BrendaH289]

I’m making 2 memory quilts out of the parents cotton clothing and I’m going to use this pattern for the man. I love vintage quilts

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! So happy to hear that! I love that this quilt has inspired your quilt! Thank you for watching and sharing!

[@deborah1555]

The quilt is fantastic! The stripes and checks really make it sparkle.

[@SewtheDistance]

Doesn't it? Love this one, too! Thanks for watching!

[@musicmom614]

Kris this is a delightful quilt and I love this series

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! I am thrilled that you love it! ❤️

[@glynisreynolds446]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful quilt 🤩 So glad that it found you so you can give it some tender loving care then it will be ready to be used and loved even more 👏👏🇬🇧

[@SewtheDistance]

Wow--thank you so much! What a nice thing to say! 🥰❤️🥰

[@sueharber2496]

Oh my goodness - my day just gets better when I see a "Lessons from an old quilt" has been posted! Beautiful quilt, so interesting - as always 👏👏

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So happy you love these videos! More to come!

[@twyla2575]

Good to see you back to quilt topics.

[@SewtheDistance]

More to come! ❤️

[@pammeinzer6757]

​@@SewtheDistancegreat, I've been waiting

[@sharelynnbell6718]

I love the old quilts

[@SewtheDistance]

Me, too! 🥰 They are so great!

[@margm4]

Oh Kris, love that antique quilt. As always you go the whole hog and break it down. Love the combination of fabrics and their “imperfect ness” which to me always sweetens it. Thanks again for your inspiration. Just wish I had your vivaciouness! 🇦🇺❤️

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! What a great word--vivaciousness! You are so sweet! 🥰 I love that you love these quilts as much as I do. They are truly an inspiration! ❤️

[@lin1038]

Just love this old quilt and your interpretation of its construction…totally agree with you! 👋🇨🇦

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! I am so happy you enjoy these videos! Thank you! ❤️

[@davescraftroom]

vvvv stunning... I like how it was made with mostly "masculine" style prints, like maybe someone made it for her husband or son !

[@SewtheDistance]

I love that, too! That could be it! It is a great one, that's for sure. Thanks so much for watching and sharing!

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

Something about this quilt i just adore..

[@SewtheDistance]

Me too! Isn't it amazing?

[@destrygraves]

I can’t snuggle under a hand sewn quilt with wonky blocks said nobody ever. If they did, please send the quilts to me because they don’t deserve them. Another great lessons from an old quilt.

[@destrygraves]

Occasionally I will machine sew a new binding to a loved one’s quilt when the original binding or edge has been cuddled until it frayed. I think it’s a great save.

[@SewtheDistance]

YESS! Soooo true! I was actually snuggled under this one last night! I couldn't tell that the blocks are wonky at all. 😆 Love this! I will be talking about replacing bindings on the next Lessons from an Old Quilt video--so funny you mentioned that! Thank you for watching and for sharing!

[@sewbeitquilts]

Amazing quilt! I love that you share all of these old quilts! It is perfectly imperfect!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! It is a cool one! ❤️

[@user-zr9ov8js9g]

Oh I love the old quirky, quilts. So interesting to delve into the making of such wonderful pieces. Many hours are put into these heirlooms. ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

I totally agree! It is a treasure to review them. I love them all so much!

[@michaelbergstrom2721]

A priceless treasure. Carolyn

[@SewtheDistance]

It really is! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@sondrabrown442]

I love this series of videos! Thanks Kris!❤❤❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! You are very welcome! So happy you love them! More to come!

[@DottyKupsky]

Thanks again for sharing your love of old quilts with us. I love that you love one that is so imperfectly completed and can say, "Who cares?" about the imperfections! There are so many possibilities for why this wasn't perfect, but it still is pretty and interesting and most of all, warm on a chilly night.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I love sharing these, especially the imperfect ones. They are my favorites. 🥰 So true! I was snuggled up with this quilt last night when I couldn't sleep. Neither me nor the dog minded the imperfect points or the wonky blocks. 😄 We can learn so much from these old beauties. ❤️

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Wow that quilt is amazing

[@SewtheDistance]

Isn't it? I love this one!

[@darlenem4940]

What a beautiful quilt. I really like this one

[@SewtheDistance]

It really is! It's a favorite, although I seem to say that with all of these. 😁

[@robinaruzza2128]

It is so fun seeing the old quilts that you show us…they all have a story to tell😀

[@SewtheDistance]

I love sharing them. They teach us so much! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@nlc6473]

Always fun to watch your videos.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! Glad to hear that! ❤️

[@sewterie]

loved this. i love vintage. Thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! 🥰

[@julias.8236]

Great to have another lesson from an old quilt from you. Love that serie. The quilt is truly a beauty!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So happy you love them! More to come!

[@user-oq2bg9pj6n]

In days gone by sewing was more of a survival thing. There weren't any places to buy ready made bedding and household things such as curtains, cushions etc. People made their own and there weren't any sewing classes around except for family members handing down their knowledge. I imagine even young girls were helping to sew quilts and just starting off with sewing. It's understandable that things were 'not quite right' from time to time with the antique quilts. Sewing for us these days is a hobby and there are classes and you tube to fine tune our skills. It's a whole new approach these days.

[@SewtheDistance]

Great points! Thanks for sharing! 🥰

[@9001012]

Thanks Kris, I enjoy learning with you from these old quilts ! 🥰

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I love that you love these videos! I love sharing them, too. ❤️

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

So much to learn from our ancestors. Thanks for saving history.

[@jilbertb]

And label your quilts!

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Glad you love it!

[@karennevin7101]

Such a great video, thank you! Now I want to find the exact same quilt so I can keep (and feel ❤️) these lessons and observations near me. There’s a need to get back to this, I’ve been watching videos on the Gee’s Bend quilters and they’ve been so inspirational. I have gotten my skill (if I may say so myself 😬) to a high level (quality of piecing, free motion quilting etc) but I’ve found that even though I am appreciative of this, it’s not enough. Deep breath and and feel the process more 🧘🏼‍♀️

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I love that you love these videos! I have so many more to come. Thank you for sharing! I understand that completely. As a long-time quilter myself (nearly 30 years), I understand completely, although i am not a great free motion quilter. YET. 😂 Thank you so much for sharing! 🥰

[@dawnwood9623]

Hi Kris- I stumbled upon your KZbin videos when I was searching for the MSQC unboxing videos. I was really looking for Jenny Doan’s videos (which I eventually found) and although hers were nice I really liked the videos that you made even better! Since then I have discovered other KZbin videos that you have made. I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work! ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, wow! Thank you so much for watching my videos! I love that you love them! I have so many more to share in 2024. As they say, stay tuned! 🥰

[@karencalloway3736]

I love your quilt. 7:30 pm

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you!

[@dianehuntley2493]

It may not be perfect but I'll betvit has provided warmth to many😊

[@SewtheDistance]

So true! I am sure it had! ❤️

[@helenhershtjader5759]

Thanks Chris. Love this series and the old quilts. Inspiring. Agree with your observations and ‘lessons’. I’ve used pieces within borders when there wasn’t enough backing fabric to match. Ditto with sashing and corner stones. Viva the imperfections; they do add visual interest to these old quilts.

[@SewtheDistance]

You're welcome! So glad you enjoy this series! I have so many more quilts to share. Stay tuned! Great points! I wish these could talk, so we knew for sure. You're right! They do add to the visual interest. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing!

[@willowmoonlabradors]

Thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@jeane.2722]

Thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@user-er2fm7dl5r]

Stunning!

[@SewtheDistance]

It really is! Thank you for watching!

[@wandawalker4191]

Such a beautiful old quilt!!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Isn't it? This is a great one, for sure! Thank you for watching!

[@ChristineKrannich]

What an awesome quilt! It’s so fun to explore history this way. No one (that I know of) in my ancestry quilted so we don’t have any to examine. (Gma crocheted; I’ve seen dozens of afghans and made plenty myself.) I think the next time I go to the antique or thrift stores I’ll check out the linens/bedding to see what quilts are there. Thanks for continuing this series. It’s one I look forward to throughout the year :)

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So glad you like this series! I have a lot more quilts to review. Can't wait to share! Thrift shops and antique shops are great places to look. As for thrift shops, find out when they get new inventory in and go on that day. Old quilts are usually snatched up quickly. I have my best luck at auctions. I just love auctions! Thanks so much for your kind words, for watching, and for commenting! ❤️

[@jilbertb]

Considering that quilt is just about 100 yrs old, it's in marvelous shape. ❤ I am starting on a crazy quilt. I am making it in mostly polyester fabrics and a little wool bcuz I've seen a lot of old quilts in excellent condition and they were all poly/wool. Machine sewing it and machine embroidery, but hand decorating it. Here's hoping mine will last 100 years! (And hopefully it doesn't take me 50 years to make it!) 😂

[@SewtheDistance]

Wow! This is awesome! Thank you for sharing! I have a few antique wool crazy quilts in my collection. I do love them, but I can't wash them, so they don't get used often. They sure are beautiful and are in excellent share! Here's hoping yours makes it 100 years, too! I am sure it will! 🥰

[@helenmorgan4003]

Thankyou for sharing

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thanks for sharing

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@ritagreenwood9397]

I'd like to think that whoever slept under this quilt, slept warmly, and snuggly and I agree about the Seminole border pieces - the colours are much brighter, and less subdued! ☺

[@SewtheDistance]

Me, too! It is wonderful to think about. Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@chfmrk49]

The use of the same fabric for the cornerstones could also be a fabric that might have been to loud as a whole piece but is unique when cut into smaller pieces.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, true! That's a great point! I wonder if that's what happened. Thank you for this! I love thinking about this stuff. ❤️

[@EM-xj3ls]

It's a quilt suppose to be sew according how the quilter likes it. Who cares if it has mistakes or isn't sewn how its suppose to be done. It's still a beautiful quilt. I've been wanting to learn how to quilt but not if I have to follow the rules according to whom. I say sew what makes you happy and be proud what you accomplished.

[@SewtheDistance]

I couldn’t agree more which is why I said, “who cares” at least five times during this video. I agree-it is an amazing quilt. Who cares if the points don’t match? Not me. ❤️

[@lynnessewimperfect825]

Hi Kris. That old quilt is a beauty. My opinion is that the border fabric is more 1930's than 1940's but what do I know? I can't wait to see the next video. Now I won't stress over cut off corners ... too much! LOL ~~ Lynne

[@SewtheDistance]

No stress! You can see it doesn't matter if those points are on or not. You still get a beautiful quilt, right? I agree! I was thinking 1930s, too, but I did find a few that are from the 1940s, or at least that's what the book says. 😆 It is tricky dating fabrics, however. Thanks so much for watching, Lynne, and for commenting! Love hearing from you!

[@terrigunning5745]

I love the quilt. It still has a good look to it. Ok, so now I know what shadowing is. But what is cheddar. I just heard it last week from Primitive Gathering. The owner was showing her stash of antique red/green antique quilts. It seems it was always in the border.

[@SewtheDistance]

Great question! Cheddar refers to the orange-ish yellow fabric (like the color of cheddar cheese) that was very popular in the late 1800s/early 1900s, although it is still popular today. I believe Kona cottons has a wonderful cheddar fabric. Here's a great blog about it, if you are interested in more information: sherriquiltsalot.com/2022/03/09/quilts-are-better-with-cheddar/ I hope this helps! So happy to hear this video helped you understand shadowing! Thank you so much for watching and sharing! ❤️

[@launderedcotton8070]

You'd find a few seams within the same fabric on some of my quilts.

[@SewtheDistance]

This makes them even better as far as I am concerned. ❤️

[@desleybartlett322]

Hi Kris. Love these tutorials about the old quilts. I am curious though as I have never heard of a seminal border. Would love to know how it is done.

[@SewtheDistance]

Hi! Thank you so much! 🥰 As for the border, it's a pretty easy technique. Here's a video on it:kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooe8hKeOZ7mlo7csi=oSG7PxdRYqEaxIS0 The one thing you really have to be careful with is the bias edge. It can stretch and become distorted. I really should do a tutorial on it. It is a fun technique!

[@desleybartlett322]

Would love to see you do a tutorial on the seminal border.

[@desleybartlett322]

Thanks heaps for the link to the seminal border tutorial. Desley

[@janetpicard6975]

❤

[@SewtheDistance]

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[@kathynewhart6738]

I love old quilts as well thx for sharing 💕I inherited a pieced top and a quilt that was made by my grandma…I need to wash them but I’m not certain what soap to use as well as where to wash it I don’t want to damage them… what would you recommend?

[@jilbertb]

Orvis? I think is what it's called. But personally, I use Woolite gentle cleaning. Even on new quilts, in the washer. Wash old quilts in the bath tub...

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I love that you have a quilt your grandma made. That is exciting! As for cleaning it, if it i100% cotton or even has some polyester in it, start extremely slow and use caution. I would begin with just water and hand wash it, maybe with a bit of baking soda. You can then slowly add a mild detergent and move up from there. My favorite soap to use is Bizz from Walmart, but I would be careful as I don't want to give you bad advice and damage your quilt. Definitely wash it by hand, however. Here's a short I made washing a very dirty quilt: kzbin.infoMB8TYwBpasw?si=HyHrfKwuASoUUG-c I hope this helps!

[@michelleswistak1389]

I now prefer to work with larger pieces and less points. I would rather finish and pass it on than fret over perfection and not finish.

[@SewtheDistance]

Such a great way to look at it! Yay!

[@terrigunning5745]

Also, love your sweater What is the brand. It looks like it has a hoodie.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, thank you! It is a hoodie! I bought it at a thrift shop, which is where I buy most of my clothes. The tag says C.J Banks. Hope this helps!

[@carolinec3951]

Standard twin quilt is 71 x 101.

[@SewtheDistance]

True!

[@marylynch4178]

I have recently picked up part of a sun bonnet sue quilt, 4x3 and a separit 1x2 that was once part of it. Where tje rest is i dont know i couldnt find it in the mass of quilts. Now my delima is what now.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh wow! I hope you find the missing parts! Could you add the sections?

[@marylynch4178]

I found it at an estate sale. So I have a feeling it is hopelessly lost to me. Looking at it I am missing at least 1 row + 1, so at least 6 sues are gonna. I would imagine more. Determined by how the sashing and cornerstones look. I am thinking of just see if I can find a blue fabric or blue print, put a binding on it and make it into wall quilt. I can send a picture if you wish.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, I would love to see it! My email address is [e-mail]. Thank you!

[@jwestfalldavis3574]

Love this! I like to use 100% cotton men's shirts in my quilting. I suspect someone wanted to make the quilt bigger and thus (another person) added the border. The border lacks the color sense of the four patch maker. Again I will go to your blog to see the size of the block.

[@jilbertb]

I was thinking, maybe the creator was single, so it was for a twin bed. Then she got married and enlarged it for a full size or queen mattress??

[@SewtheDistance]

I realized I didn't add the number of blocks so I popped it up on the screen during that part. So sorry. The block size is 6.5" and there are (64) 4-patches in this quilt. Even though I have notes when I am recording, I don't like using a script since it comes off as unnatural for me. I always end up forgetting stuff though. The blog is a great way to make up for that. Great theory! Thank you for sharing!

[@SewtheDistance]

Ohhhh! I love this thought! I could be it! Thank you!

[@fransak2723]

Just curious where in Pa are you? I’m in Lancaster county and I too buy old quilts at auction, I bet you’ve been bidding me up! 😂

[@SewtheDistance]

I am in rural PA, near the State College area, so a bit of a distance from you. I haven't been to any auctions in the Lancaster area--yet! LOL! 😂

[@fransak2723]

@@SewtheDistance I’m jealous of your winter weather. Seams like your area always gets the snow when we get the slop!

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh no! Pennsylvania slop is the worst, too!

[@user-om1wo4pe3k]

How much batting do you put in a quilt ?

[@SewtheDistance]

Great question! It really depends on the quilt I am making since there are so many different lofts and types. Most of the time I only use one layer. I hope this helps!

[@kbmcmaster]

I think, maybe, some one made the four patches and then eventually they were gifted to someone else who sashed and bordered it years later. Just my thought, Awesome old quilt though!

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, that's a great thought! It could be it! I love thinking about this. Thank you for sharing!

[@sandrarose7129]

Could have taken an aunt’s or grandma’s four patch and then added the boarder later by the Bruce Or granddaughter

[@SewtheDistance]

That's a great theory! I wish they could talk so we knew. ❤️

[@MartyLawless-kh2jd]

I feel like we sometimes forget that old quilts were made to be used. They did not need to be perfect to be of value. That said, I know that many women were judged on their sewing skills by family and friends. Kinda the same today in some circles. 😊

[@jilbertb]

"The only perfect quilt, is a finished one!" - Angela Walters

[@MartyLawless-kh2jd]

Yes!!

[@SewtheDistance]

So true!

[@VampBookLVR]

My mom does not understand the 1/4 inch rule. LOL she gets really frustrated with me and tunes me out when I say 1/4 inch seam. She’s 85.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh boy! LOL! I suppose if she is just consistent, it will be fine. Well, except for triangles. But everything else! 😀 Thank you so much for sharing and giving me a giggle. ❤️

[@TheRozylass]

Women rarely made quilts to be art pieces hung on walls. The quilts were made to keep their loved ones warm! And there didn't used to be "quilt police" to tell you that you were doing it wrong. Women creatively used what they had, a lesson we need more of. I have books on quilting from the 1970's which give very different advice to what is given today. Styles and techniques change. I enjoy older quilts for they utility and charm. Grandma was "green" before it was cool.

[@SewtheDistance]

I completely agree, with the exception that many makers (grandma and grandpas-yes, men made quilts) would sometimes show off their sewing skills. Think of the crazy quilts that were made for the purpose of showing off stitches. That said, I agree that makers would more often than not use what they have. Thank you so much for watching and sharing. ❤️

[@DH-qz2so]

Is this a non smelly quilt?

[@SewtheDistance]

It was pretty smelly before I washed it. 😂 It isn't smell now. 😁

[@shirleystrosaker5337]

Yhe dashing, heavier is probably

[@shirleystrosaker5337]

Probably tobacco bags, common in those days.

[@shirleystrosaker5337]

Amish used one block turned wrong on purpose,!

[@SewtheDistance]

Unfortunately, as much as we would love to believe this, it isn’t true. The Amish don’t do this. It’s a myth. ❤️

[@SewtheDistance]

It could be! Great point.

[@beckygearhart6604]

Maybe a young/beginner quilter made it

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, could be! That's a great theory! Thank you!