A Quilt For Picnics

I decided earlier this summer that we needed a picnic quilt for the family. A quilt that we could use to take outside and sit on the grass in the backyard, or whatever we wanted.

I had a vision of a giant wonky log cabin square as the whole quilt. And I used my vintage sheet stash to make it.

In the end I’m about 85% satisfied with the execution.  The wonky log cabin is not quite as “wonky” as I had envisioned.  And I also had wanted the quilt to exude more of a sunny yellow personality.

This quilt is fine for now.  We have used it many times already, even though I haven’t even put the binding on yet!  (It is a picnic quilt after all, its purpose is utility first, beauty second.)

I still just love that fabric with the brown daisies.

So for now we will keep using this quilt, and I’ll continue building up my vintage sheet stash for more complimentary sheets.  Then we’ll give the sunny yellow picnic quilt idea another go at some point again in the in the future.

Vintage Sheets

I got on a little vintage sheet-buying obsession, and had to work really hard to rein it in.

They come in such pretty patterns and they are so cheap for such large amounts of attractive fabric.

I love the little lace trim on this one.  I don’t know If I can bear to cut it up for a sewing project.  I may just have to use it as a sheet on the guest bed.

I love the colors of this one.  I’m thinking of sewing it into a (fully -lined) summery dress for myself.   If I get lazy I may have to settle on just a skirt.

This pattern is just fun if not really very vintage-feeling, I’ve actually seen it online quite a bit, so it’s a common print apparently.  I’ve already used it to make one project–but the thrift store had two sheets. .  . and I bought them both.

But $2.50 for a new set of living room curtains really can’t be beat.

This fall I bought a thrifted flannel sheet to sew robes for my boys, and I also bought a large dark green sheet for the backing of a quilt I’ve been working on.  I love finding frugal and conscientious ways to continue working on my hobbies.