Well, it really is a sign that you have definitely joined the senior ranks when you have a quilt you made that is now considered vintage. Wow, how unreal is that.
This is a lap quilt that I made back in the 70’s, it is called a sampler quilt since you use different patterns for each block and the borders. I was just learning to quilt so this was a fun project. I got to try my hand at several different patterns and had fun learning how all the different fabrics go together.
If you quilt you know how different a pattern square can look depending on your fabric choices and colors.
See the top right and top left squares on this quilt. They are the exact same pattern, but they look totally different depending on where I placed the fabrics. Isn’t that amazing.
Same with the two bottom corner squares. I think that is why I found quilting so fascinating, you could do the same thing over and over and it would always look different just by changing the fabrics. Don’t you love that?
I am still preparing for my son’s visit. He is going to be here on business for a while and is going to stay with us and I am so excited, you can’t even imagine. I thought I would change out the bedding to a more masculine decor. This little lap quilt is just the perfect color to coordinate with the bedding, so I thought it would be nice in case he wanted to grab a nap and have something to cover up with.
It looks pretty on the quilt rack under the window and will be super easy to just grab if he wants to use it.
You can see by the “big” stitches this was my beginner piece. I learned to take really tiny stitches after this.
You can read all about me making the comforter and dust ruffle here
He won’t be here until the end of the month, but I am totally getting ready and want it to be a super comfy place for him to sleep and work. He owns his own Engineering company, so he will spend most days using the hoosier as a desk and working. Thank goodness the work surface pulls out and creates a huge work space for him. I think this little room will function very well and be a space where he can have some privacy and get his work done.
Now that I found a great comfortable desk chair,
and TV, I can’t think of anything else. (Read how I was Blessed with both of these here.)
So, is your guest bedroom able to be transformed into whatever it needs to be?
I am joining the following parties:
Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
Alison at Stuff and Nonsense for Friday’s Unfolded
Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
Heather and Vanessa At The Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Diann at The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday
Debra at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday
Sherry at The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Kate at Chic On A Shoestring Decorating for Flaunt It Friday
Jane at Finding Fabulous for Frugalicious Friday
Becca at Home Is Where My Story Begins for Home and Family Friday
Richella at Imparting Grace for Grace At Home
