Tuesday, April 24, 2012

grannies and estate treasures


This Sunday was my 'granny sunday', and I was able to get some more grannies done!! Yay, for progress! I love choosing the fabric for them, because it gives me a good chance to go through my stash, and find fabrics I forgot about or hid for a special project! ;) I only have 18 more to go for the quilt top! I need a new quilt for my couch, so this will be perfect!


 I also made 2 more crocheted grannies, and I know have a total of 28. I am not really sure what my goal is, so I guess I'll just keep adding until I am happy with the size of the blanket. ;)



 This past Friday I went to an estate sale, and found a lot of great linens. These sweet bear claw  maple leaf quilt blocks were stashed in a drawer, just waiting for me! 


These were all sewn together by hand so neatly, and I just adore the sweet floral fabrics!!  


I am not sure what to make with them. Maybe just a mini wall quilt would be the best, since there is not the same number of each print. What would you do?


Oh, yes, more hankies!!! I love the ones with the crocheted edgings!! I still want to attempt to do this type of edging with the smaller yarn, but it is a little intimidating! And, look at the two hankies with small 'h's' ! I just love finding hankies with my initial!! So fun!

I just added this lovely vintage feedsack tote bag today in my shoppe!! 

How are you doing today? Hope your day is going wonderfully!!




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  1. Vintage linens are the first thing I look for at estate sales and it looks like you found some nice ones! The quilt squares are looking great, Jean

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    1. Thank you Jean!! I always head first to the kitchen for any vintage tin, then straight to the linens!! ;) xo Heather

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  2. Heather, all those hidden treasure fabrics are going to make you smile every time you see that quilt! The extras you found at the sale...what luck! Isn't it cool that you know how to quilt and can finish that little project someone started long ago? Fun find!

    Tammy

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    1. Hi Tammy!! Thank you!! I love being able to finish these kinds of quilts!! They are the best to make!! Such history.;) xo Heather

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  3. Those quilt squares were just waiting for you. Love your stash of hankies. One can never have enough. Your tissue paper flowers always make me smile. I keep thinking I need to make some of those with Miss Josie.

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    1. I agree, I don't think I will ever have enough hankies!! Just let me know, and I can email you how to make the flowers!! It would be a fun project for you and Miss Josie!! ;) xo Heather

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  4. What wonderful treasures you found..especially that perfect group of hankies! Thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit! xo

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    1. Thank you so much!! I just love hankies, and can never leave them behind!! Thank you for coming by and visiting!! Have a great night! ;) xo Heather

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  5. that bag is super cute, girl! and i love your granny square quilt blocks. adorable!

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    1. Thank you so much Caroline!! I look forward to getting the granny square quilt finished!! Have a great night! ;) xo Heather

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  6. Oh my gosh, you have so many things going on and so much progress made on your projects. Bravo! Love love those hankies.

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    1. I know, I am crazy!! But, I have to keep my little hands busy!! ;) xo Heather

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  7. Your granny square blocks look so cute. I keep looking at my fabric and freeze...I'm just sure I can't make mine as cute as everyone else's. =/ I need to just do it because I really love them!

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    1. Thank you so much Amy!! Yours will be beautiful and sweet!! Can't wait to see them!!! ;) xo Heather

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  8. I need an estate sale badly, but at least you are having fun. Hankies, my weakness. I have found one with my initial on it in my time...can you believe it! And look at you with all those H's...meant for you. Love those granny squares. I just put in another order with Kerri today. Smiles...Renee

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    1. I hadn't been to one for quite sometime, so it was fun!! Well, I will keep my eye out for another one for you!! ;) I have three hankies now with my initial, but I never thought I would!! Now I need to find a vintage monogram 'h' like Laverne wore, from Laverne and Shirley!! How fun would that be! I just bought some fabrics from Keri the other day!! She has such great prints! ;) xo Heather

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  9. You have found yourself some "Maple Leaf" quilt blocks. See the little green stems? One of my favorite blocks! (The bear paw quilt block looks quite similar.) The crocheted edges on the hankies makes them extra special.
    I love the beautiful spring greens you are using in your granny blocks!

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    1. Thank you, thank you! I guess I should have taken the stem into account! Haha! ;) The Maple Leaf is a beautiful pattern!! I should have looked in my vintage quilt book, because I think this one is in there!! The crocheted edges do make them extra special!! Such hard work goes in crocheting those. I don't know how they did it! Have a great night!! xo Heather

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  10. What fun to find the quilt squares all ready to go! Vintage hankies are a wonderful find as well!

    chris

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    1. I know! I just love finding quilt blocks to finish! Sweet hankies win me over every time! ;) xo Heather

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  11. oh the colours you chose for your grannies are wonderful! and those handkerchiefs are just the best as is the tray you have them in!
    I love the bears claw and think thy would look great as a body pillow!...Let us know what you decide!
    Your tote bag is amazing!

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    1. Thanks!! Ooh, I like that idea!! I will definitely let you see what I make!! I still need to finish my vintage baby quilt, too!! Almost done though! I love the colors and feedsack on this new tote!! Have a great night!! xo Heather

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  12. woops j...ust saw that Garden of Daisies has set us straight on the quilt blocks!..Smart lady!

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  13. Hi Heather..
    Wow.. you really found some great things!
    It's hard to believe that someone let those treasures go.
    Glad that they did... that way, you get to enjoy them.

    So sleepy.. I gotta run, time for bed.

    Hope your tomorrow is wonderful :)

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    1. Thank you Kerin!! I know, that is what I always wonder going to estate sales. I am super excited to have them, and finish the quilt blocks!! Have a great day!! xo Heather

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  14. Love that little feedsack tote way cute!!! Great finds!

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    1. Thank you!! I love all the fabrics together, and it already sold today!! Yay!! Have a great day!! xo Heather

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  15. Great finds! Love the crochet edges too - I'd love to learn how to do that.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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    1. Thanks Liz!! I hope one day to give it a try!! xo Heather

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  16. Dear Heather, First of all I like all your posts and photos very much on your blog. I am learning new things from you. And I am planning to make somethings like yours. Your tote bag is so beautiful as I like all vintage things very much. I am curiously waiting your granny crochet blanket.. And I like your quilts so much that I ll try to make..
    Best sunny days...

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    1. Thank you so much Beck!! Your so sweet!! Ooh, can't wait for your to try the granny quilt or blanket. I think you will love making them!! Have a wonderful day!! xo Heather

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  17. I love hankies! What great finds :) x

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    1. Thanks!! I can never leave those hankies behind!! xo Heather

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  18. Hi Heather! Beautiful scarves, really liked!
    Thanks for visiting, as always was very happy.
    Hugs and blessings
    Luciana

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    1. Hi Luciana!! Thank you!! I love finding vintage hankies!! Have a beautiful day!! xo Heather

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  19. Pretty pretties! Love the tote too you clever girl!

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  20. Pretty pretties! You are a clever girl-love the tote!

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  21. Oh your tote is sooo lovely...just took a peek in your shop. Such adorable treasures. You are so talented. Your finds will be perfect in your lovely creations. Happy day. xoxo

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    1. Thank you so much!!! I just love finding vintage goodness, and creating with it!! Have a lovely day!! xo Heather

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  22. Love your grannies!! They look fabulous! I still love your idea of doing it each Sunday! Your floral squares are darling I think a small quilt of those would be really sweet, it could be like a throw size too. Great finds on the hankies and how fun with your intials! ...it was meant to be! :) Have a wonderful rest of your Wednesday!!! ~hugs~ Holly

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    1. Thank you so much Holly!! I am going to try my hardest to stick with it! So far, so good!! That would be very sweet!! Patchwork quilts are always my favorite!! Have a lovely day!! xo Heather

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  23. Hello sweet Heather! Your quilt block and granny squares are so beautiful! I love your wonderful finds too! I think a wall quilt would be lovely for the maple leaf blocks. I love vintage hankies and your bag is gorgeous! You sew beautifully and I love the details! Enjoy the rest of your week! xo~Paula... thank you for your sweet comment. I found that pretty doily years ago at an antique shop!

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    1. Hi Paula!! Thank you so much!! I think I am leaning toward a wall quilt. They make the perfect size for it!! I would love to make a doily like yours one day!! Have a lovely day!! xo Heather

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  24. Lovely makes and finds. I think I might have to start looking out for pretty hankies on my travels. I love your choice of colours and designs on your quilt squares. Very pretty.

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    1. Hi Jacqui! I always keep my eyes out for sweet hankies!! They are such small, beautiful treasures to find!! Thank you!! I love making these granny blocks!! Have a great day!! xo Heather

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  25. everything is beautiful and as wonderful as they can be! the hankies are amazing!!!! your bag is in three words...FAB U LOUS! sending hugs...

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    1. Thank you so much Andrea!! Have a lovely day!! xo Heather

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  26. Hi Heather. I think if you have an odd number of maple leaf blocks, you could put them on point : ) LOVE your granny square block. I found a new magazine called Mollie Makes, and it had the most beautiful granny square afghan in it. So soft looking. Enjoy

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    1. Hi Carla! That sounds like a great idea!! Thanks!! Isn't Mollie Makes a great magazine!! It is one of my favorites, and I know exactly which afghan you are talking about. It is beautiful!! Have a lovely day!! xo Heather

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  27. Hi, Heather! I just got the adorable tea towel and it went straight to a place of honor on my oven door handle. You are such a cutie...you packaged it almost too pretty to open...but I did! =D Thank you! I will send my sister to your site...she loves vintage table cloths and tea towels as much as I do.

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    1. Hi Shirely!! Yay, I am so glad you got your sweet tea towel today!! Enjoy, enjoy!! Thank you so much again for buying one!! It means a lot!! Yes, send your sweet sister to my shoppe!! I am going to be putting in some new towels towards the end of the week!! Have a lovely day!! xo Heather

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  28. Your creations are beautiful! I know how to sew and quilt, but not how to crochet. I would make a wall quilt with what you found.
    Brenda

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    1. Hi Brenda! Thank you!! I just learned how to crochet a few months ago, and love it!! It is very relaxing!! Thanks, I think that is exactly what I am going to do!! Have a great day!! xo Heather

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  29. Your granny squares are so cute! Both sewn and crocheted!
    And I love your estate finds. Can you just imagine the lady who sewed each of those blocks by hand, meticulously doing so? :o) She would be pleased to know they are being loved by you. :o)
    Your bag is gorgeous. :o) xoxo

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    1. Thank you!! I love making them both!! Yours are so sweet, too!! I know!! I always think about who sewed them, and how happy I am to finish and treasure them! Have a wonderful Friday! xo Heather

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  30. hi heather! both your quilt block and crocheted granny squares are so pretty. and the maple leaf blocks are wonderful. look at those pretty calicoes. so sweet and delicate. what size are the blocks? i think i would make a table covering with them. can't wait to see what you make. love the new bag too :) xo erin

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    1. Hi Erin!! Thank you! The blocks measure about 8.5 inches. I like the idea of a table covering!! How sweet for fall!! I might do that instead of a wall quilt! Thanks for a great idea!! Have a lovely Friday!! xo Heather

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  31. If I found them I'd probably give them to my mom and say here you go! But she'd probably give them right back and give me another sewing lesson and that would be good too. : )

    Love the bag you made, love it!

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    1. That's funny!! I think you would enjoy sewing!! It is fun, and can be relaxing, at least sewing by hand can be! Thanks, I love the feedsack fabric on the bag!! Have a lovely Friday!! xo Heather

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