The thrifted shirts quilt is finished.
I made the rounds of local thrift shops and scored two twin sheet sets (flat and fitted) and two flat sheets. They're all cotton. I can usually differentiate between microfiber and cotton with just a glance (something about the sheen?) though some 60/40 blends can be deceiving.
I put one of them to use right away for the shirtings quilt. It's the paisley. I had to cut around some small stains. I added the blue floral to make it wide enough.
It is futile to think I'll use up all of those shirtings but as I cut strips I also cut a bunch of 3-1/2" squares. I thought about sewing them in four-patches but, no, they want to be a little more decorative. The background is another thrifted sheet, never used, that's been in the stash for several years.
The bowties were easy sewing while I watched The Great Escaper with Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson. A poignant story made more so knowing it was both actors' final roles.
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A P.E.O. sister has invited me to join her and her family for Thanksgiving dinner. I will take Mama Stamberg's cranberry relish. (It was sad not to have the annual recitation of the recipe on NPR last Friday. Stamberg passed away in October.) I'll also make another side. I bought a turkey for myself because Jewel had them for .69/lb. I'll be eating turkey for months.
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P.S. about eels: when Stevens was a child the family spent a week in Watermill, Long Island, each summer. One year he caught eels for pocket money. His back-at-school report on "what I did on my summer vacation" was about eeling. The teacher did not believe him. I am still [what's midway between sadness and outrage?] on behalf of that eight-year-old.
I love your thrifted shirts quilt! The backing looks great - I keep thinking I should try using a sheet, but never have. The bowties in blue with red background are fun, too! Thanks for the book recommendation, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Nann. You can never have too much turkey!
ReplyDeleteUgh on the eels and sushi. We always get a small turkey for ourselves, but spend T-day at whichever of our kids is hosting. Luckily, Sunny is invited too as it's almost an all day affair. But lots of fun. Your thrifted shirts have made a nice quilt.
ReplyDeleteI'm going with "betrayed". The scars we bear, of our own and on behalf of others....
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Bird 'Pie
Love your productivity, Nann. You have made/are making two more lovely quilts.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice Thanksgiving. Thank God for our P.E.O. sisters.
Sharon M
Your thrifted shirts quilt turned out wonderfully! Almost makes me want to go thrifting but no because I know I don't have space to be making any big quilts.
ReplyDeleteSimple pattern makes great quilt too. I have a drawer full of cotton-ish shirt. I shall keep this simple one in mind. Those bowties are calling my name too. Oh boy! Too many quilts! Congrats on getting one finished. ;^)
ReplyDeleteSome people are just not suitable for working with children - the lack of trust and discernment is shocking.
ReplyDeleteCeci
The thrifted shirts quilt has to be my favorite of the year, so very special in its simplicity. Happy Thanksgiving, and I hope you don't find yourself snowed in for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the quilt is all made from thrifted shirts! It turned out amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love the bow ties with terra cotta. I just decided on a couple of blocks for my shirts, homespuns, plaids. I might have to add bow ties to the list now. I don't like the VA Creeper creeping around here. When I am not paying attention it pops up, creeps around and strangles a fav plant.
ReplyDeleteLove those streaks of pinks in with all those blues in your shirting quilt. Very fun. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
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