Tuesday, September 11, 2012

VINTAGE RESCUE

I just put the final stitches in the binding of this little quilt.  The following pictures are of the steps of this restoration.

Demolition day :



This is what I found


I was shocked at the mess inside (mind you it's about 49ish years old, and tied)



 The blocks cut apart and sashing decided on


Sewn back together and looking all freshened up


Some simple quilting and a turquoise binding. I tried numerous fabrics for a border but nothing seemed to work. Everything looked too "new". As my daughter put it, they all looked too 2012!
So, I decided to just leave it as is which made it long and narrow, but it fits the crib perfectly : )


The whole point of restoring this, was to try to prolong the life of this little quilty for perhaps another 50 or so years.



Looking at the finished result, I'm glad I took the time.
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51 comments:

  1. ShannonSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    This is really wonderful! I'm so glad you took the time, the new quilt looks so fresh while retaining the vintage look. You'll get so much more enjoyment as well I think, by being able to see it all the time rather than by preserving it (as it disintegrates) in a cedar chest somewhere!

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  2. RosaSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Oh I love it, love it, love it! I am SO allergic to all things "cute" (insert sarcastic smile here) but this is sooo lovely! Very nice job and thumbs up to the next 50 years:-))

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  3. RosaSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:52 AM

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    It looks awesome. I love it
    Elly

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  5. KelseySeptember 11, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Adorable!! So neat that you took on the project! It looks so nice and new but still looks like an old quilt - perfect!

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  6. quiltmaniaSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Great job, it looks wonderful!

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  7. giddy99September 11, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    What a credit to vintage lovers everywhere. That is one of the most beautiful and thoughtful rescues I've seen. It's marvelous.

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  8. Vicki WSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    That is a spectacular transformation!

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  9. MaritSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    That turned out so sweet!

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  10. NancySeptember 11, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Carla, you work so FAST. It seems like you just started this project two days ago! The quilt is so much fun. I like the colors you chose for sashing. They enrich and enhance the embroidered animals and flowers perfectly. Well done!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Carla it looks great and I am sure the grandbabies will grow up loving it for another 49ish years and they will pass it along to yet another generation.
    Lorraine B

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  12. Nat at Made in HomeSeptember 11, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Th is is amazing!!Amazing work.

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  13. Benta AtSLIKstitchesSeptember 11, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Oh Carla, what a great rescue, well done!

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  14. HeatherSeptember 11, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Very sweet!

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  15. KatjaSeptember 11, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Gorgeous Carla! I'm glad you went with the solids instead of the 30's fabrics now that I see it done.
    Katja

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  16. KarenSeptember 11, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Wow Carla it is so great you could see the vision...it is beautiful.

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  17. Kelli Fannin QuiltsSeptember 11, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Ahh Carla that is sooo adorable the way you restored it. Love the colors and love how it turned out! :) xo

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  18. KarenSeptember 11, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Thank you for showing the before and after pictures. It would not have occurred to me to do something like this this, but now I can see the possibilities. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  19. JocelynSeptember 11, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    You did a wonderful job!! It looks beautiful.

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  20. vintage greySeptember 11, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    It came out beautifully, Carla!! Love it, and glad it will be loved for many years to come! xo Heather

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  21. SarahSeptember 11, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I sew love that each block has a border - I don't think the entire quilted needed another border, as you wisely decided. Beautiful!

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  22. Teresa in Music CitySeptember 11, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    How cute is that?!? You did a great job! Any child would be delighted to have that quilt for their very own :*)

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  23. felicitySeptember 11, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Great job!! It's fantastic!

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  24. DeborahSeptember 11, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    You've done it again! This is a treasure.

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  25. PokeySeptember 11, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    The "new" finish is worth every bit of trouble it took you! It is quite a lovely quilt and will be cherished for years to come. Great job!
    :-}pokey

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  26. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsSeptember 11, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Oh it's perfect! Love the soft colors you've used - it still has that vintage feel, but looks so pretty and fresh. Beautiful!

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  27. RenateSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    What a wonderful rescue Carla. It looks fresh and ready to live another 50 years.

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  28. ShontelleSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    That is one gorgeous restoration job. The solid colours you chose are perfect. You've kept the vintage feel and made it look even better than the original. I'm sure it will still be looking the goods in another 50 years. Well done!

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  29. LynneSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    What a difference! You improved it 100%, without taking the focus away from the embroidery. And it's one of a kind! Very pretty!

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  30. CathSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    It is absolutely stunning! I am so glad you went with those pastel solid colours because it just frames those embroidered blocks to perfection. Well done Carla.
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  31. ClaireSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    Carla it looks amazing - you have done such a great job. I'm sure it will last for a very long time now and become something that is treasured by your family.

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  32. MarieSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    The restoration of the quilt is perfect, Carla. You have done a wonderful job of picking the perfect sashings.
    It is beautiful - good job.

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  33. Live a Colorful LifeSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    This is so sweet. What a beautiful little quilt!

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  34. jirons42September 12, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    What a great restoration. This makes such a sweet quilt that another baby can enjoy.

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  35. Books_BoundSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Love it! You did such a great job choosing a re-piece and fabrics that really suited the quilt. It's great!

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  36. Lisa LisaSeptember 12, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!! I have a quilt that's almost 100 years old and need to learn how to repair it. It's the comfiest quilt I've ever come across but it's coming apart :( You did such a nice job with this.

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  37. DebbieSeptember 13, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    oh this is awesome what you did! New life indeed! I love that you didn't add a border - it so did not need it!

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  38. **nicke...September 13, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    it is perfect! i love it so much!

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  39. JannetteSeptember 13, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    That is absolutely adorable! Of all the options you had, this is probably the most perfect one of all.
    What a blessing to be able to repair / restore this quilt - I'm sure it will be loved for may years to come!

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  40. Celtic ThistleSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    What a brilliant transformation you have made, well done!

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  41. ShaunaSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    How darling! Looks perfect and I wouldn't change a thing. Love the colours you added - just the right amount.

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  42. ShaunaSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    How darling! Looks perfect and I wouldn't change a thing. Love the colours you added - just the right amount.

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  43. MeganSeptember 15, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    That's an amazing rescue! You can't go wrong with solids for sashing - they're timeless!!

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  44. ArianeSeptember 16, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Gorgeous restoration!! I love it!!

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  45. EileenSeptember 16, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    So sweet and beautiful work you've done on it!

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  46. BrandieSeptember 16, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    What a wonderful improvement ! Those are perfect colors.

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  47. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsSeptember 16, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    oh, Carla, it is beautiful! What a wonderful restoration. I love it!

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  48. UnknownSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    beautiful! I LOVE IT. WHERE DID YOU FIND THE OLD QUILT?--JILL

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  49. UnknownSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE IT WHERE DID YOU FIND THE OLD QUILT? JILL

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  50. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingSeptember 17, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    It looks so fresh now. Great job!

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  51. Mama PeaSeptember 20, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    I am visiting from Cindy's post on the Name Game. I really love this quilt you rescued and remade. I love how you lovingly salvaged those embroideries. So wonderful!

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