Monday, May 14, 2012

Bamboo Boys Quilt

So refreshing it has been working on something of the boy kind.

When you think of vintage sheeting you naturally think of floral and boy do I have some great florals. However, lately I have been lucky enough to spot the odd boys print and as different as they all are they really do mesh together beautifully.

The bamboo is my favourite, I wish I could have found more than just one double flat. It makes for a perfect backing don't you think?

This one is made up of 6.5 inch squares and it was so lovely and soft to sew I actually made two at once. 







It's nice to be back blogging and sewing again, I have sooooo much to sew you would not believe, It must be the cold snap in the weather...I'm in the mood.

16 comments:

  1. yahoo for boy stuff it looks great, but am more jealous of organised folded lushness in photo one !

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  2. That is gorgeous! Lucky you finding all those yummy boy prints...they really are rare aren't they. And your pile of sheets in the background...sigh!! Wishing you a lovely week of sewing ) x

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  3. Yes masculine vintage sheets are pretty rare around here too.
    Love how the quilt turned out. Well done Karlyn.
    What do you use as batting?
    x

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  4. Just gorgeous, I love those patterns and colours. Brilliant job!

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  5. What a fantastic combination of fabrics and colours- you have a great eye. Love your stash all ironed and folded, very much looking forward to seeing more of your sewing antics. melx

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  6. I can't stop oogling your sheet stash Karlyn, just gorgeous.
    Love the prints you have used in these boys quilts, they are not so easy to find.
    x

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  7. I'm such a big fan of vintage floral sheets but you've converted me to those other delicious patterns. Loving the quilt.

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  8. wowee! you and your fabric collection are amazing!

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  9. oh Karlyn I have vintage sheet potential quilt envy ;) x

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  10. What a great idea to use a Vintage Sheet as the quilt back. I am in the process of making my grandson an 'I spy' quilt so now I am on the lookout for a vintage sheet suitable for a little boy!!

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  11. So nice to see a boys vintage sheet quilt, and such a gorgeous one at that! Love the green bamboo too, it really gives the others a nice lift :)

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  12. It is a really nice quilt. I like the colors and the green bamboo is cute. Greetings from Germany. Steph

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  13. So funny..that bamboo sheet was at the oppy for sooo long. I picked it up a thousand times-well maybe not a thousand but a lot! and it just wasn't doing it for me. But of course you've made it work as you do and the quilt looks tops. Miss you heaps! Lx

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  14. It's so funky & cool Karls, and applicable to any age too. I love the cute little chicken thingamajig hanging off your fabrics cupboard too. When do you find the time to sew luvvy, you must sit up late at night?? x

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  15. Your quilt is SO lovely Karlyn - what a great combination of prints and fabrics!!

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