Simple red and white blocks

I plan on making 9 of these then putting them in a nine patch setting as a

asterisk blocks

memento of the red and white show in NYC to give to my friend that went with me....shhhhh don't tell her :0)
Happy Sewing,
Kim

Infinite Variety Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts

More variety.  Happy Sewing, Kim

Infinite Variety Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts

These pictures are just great to look at and honestly there is infinite variety.  Also infinite inspiration.  Has any one else been inspired to make a red and white quilt?  Now, I wonder if I can make just one?  Happy Sewing, Kim

Infinite Variety Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts

Is it appliqued?  It must be because I can see no piecing.  Look at the quilting.  It is just the loveliest work.  Have you ever seen this pattern anywhere?  I sure haven't.  Happy Sewing, Kim

Infinite Variety Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts

This quilt is unlike any I have ever seen.  At the bottom is embroidered  "Palo Alto.   Postcard".
I have no idea what the shapes represent but they are appliqued over and over on the quilt top.

Must have come from California though right?       Happy Sewing, Kim

Infinite Variety Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts

I found this quilt very interesting.  It is appliqued but has a secondary repeating pattern.  Was it used as a fund raiser?  Was it a signature quilt given to a fire chief as a gift?   Doesn't it look like the fireman emblem?

 Can you see the date inked on this block?  1899.

  What do you think?   Happy Sewing, Kim

Infinite Variety Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts

 I loved this show so much.

 I have decided to make this red and white quilt called "winding ways"  I have ordered the fabric from Jackie at Canton Villiage Quilt Works  some solid red Kona's called "Cardinal" and "Snow white".  The Marti Michell templates are all set to go.  Now all I have to do is make the time.

This embroidered Red Cross quilt was  used as local fund raiser back in the day and has the name of my home town on it.  I was thrilled to see a bit of local history.













Yes, right there Pokeytown!
 ( Poughkeepsie)  Happy Sewing, Kim

 

Infinite Variety Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts

Oh Look Norma....Yes.... look at that red and white quilt!  Which one should I make???

Red and White quilts

I'm off to see the red and white quilt show in NYC "Infinite Variety : Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts".
I'll have pictures, if they allow them, later this week.
Can you believe these all belong to the same collection owned by Joanna S. Rose?
Until then you can enjoy some pictures on this flicker group.


Happy Sewing,
Kim