Happy Thursday!
I couldn't resist the above meme, but also it could be applied to people trying to fold a fitted sheet! 😀
So the swelling is receding in my hand and I'm so happy! I've a ways to go and still can't sew (or tie a shoe, etc.) but I can type and that is a like physical therapy for my fingers. The doctor ended up doing my thumb and two other fingers. I'm just glad to get it done at this point.
Today I'm writing about a booklet I have from 1968. The first thing I realized when I read this book was how much the quilt patterns resemble quilts one could purchase at Sears back then. I've always wondered if there was a stigma at that time for using homemade quilts.
On Wednesday, I reviewed the book again and thought how so many of these patterns resemble "new" patterns being used by quiltmakers. You can tell me your thoughts.
Of course, hexagons or mosaic quilts have endured for centuries. It was obviously a popular motif in the 1960s as well:
Diamonds and elongated patterns are now really popular. I don't think I ever saw a quilt from that era using these patterns but they are sure popular now!
Jordan fabrics offers a variation of this pattern on their website here.
Bonnie at Quiltville's Quips and Snips calls the her rendition of this pattern, "Lozenges", and you can find here pattern here.
What do you think of these patterns?
Tomorrow is Flower Friday and we would love to see how autumn is looking in your neck of the woods! Mary has already emailed me 2 photos and I'd love to see yours! Email photos to allentownquilter@gmail.com
Have a safe and happy day!
