Friday, February 21, 2025

Potato Chip Blicks and Re-purposing Old Embrodery

 This week I have worked on fabric scraps and cut squares for a potato chip quilt.  These squares are 2 X3.5 inches in size.  I made 3 potatoc chip quilts in the past.  In those quilts I used a l used a larger rectangle piece of 2.5 X 4.5 inches in size.





I am trying to repurpose old linnen and cotton embrodery.  I purchased many pieces of dresser scarves, table toppers, and  doilies at an auction.  Not all pieces add are in prestine condition.  I look for smaller flowers since the center square is only 3.5 inches.  This square replaces the 2 center squares in a potato chip block.

Here are a few of my squares.  My only issue, so far, is that the vintage pieces tend to wrinkle.  I probably need to try an iron on backing for the squares.  I am trying to use all cotton, wool, silk, and linen in all my work.  I want to eliminate all plastic and man-made fibers from my bedding, so no polyester and nylon.

What do you think?


I also made a crumb square and added the red tulip center piece.  When I see that piece it makes me happy! This is a 10 inch piece. I will eventually make 20+ squares for a quilt. 

I hope you have been well!  Take care of yourself and create what you ❤️ for you.and your health!

Dawnie



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