Judy and others have been posting maple leaf quilts. I have made two, this is the first, made about 8 years ago--one that got away without a label. The pattern was in American Patchwork and Quilting, I followed it closer than I do most patterns. I changed the orientation of the blocks to get a more diagonal feel. Note one of my signature ghost blocks--I love including a few low contrast blocks in a quilt.
Lots of thrift store shirts in this quilt!
The little leaves are 6 inches, the large ones 9 inches.
love the "ghost" block. Neat idea for a "signature" block
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your signature ghost block idea! Very nice quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect time to see this quilt! I think I love the red and turquoise one the best - and I love the thoughts that it brings to your mind of your grandma and mother, too.
ReplyDeleteI love both of your maple leaf quilts! Especially the one from APQ...love that border...and how unique, your ghost block...really like that
ReplyDeleteOne of the first quilts I ever remember my mom making was an applique maple leaf quilt. It is still floating around somewhere. THanks for sharing the pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that Chicago info you e-mailed me. We decided not to go at this time, but I'm saving that info. How was Willmar?
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