I'm so exited to have this quilt bound, washed, and up on the wall. But I don't know how long it will stay there. Cause quilts are for snuggling.
This Summer Stash challenge was so fun! Thank you Eileen and Ulla for including all of us in your challenge. This was truly a stash quilt. Every last bit of it I had already. All of the fabric, including the backing, the batting, and thread. I'm so glad I had the striped fabric that I used for the binding. I loooove this fabric. I'm thinking it will make nice pillow cases too.
And look at what my talented Mama made for me years ago. She crocheted this lovely throw. It's so beautiful and must have taken a lot of patience! I can't imagine keeping track of each row to make sure the pattern is perfect. But I'm sure it was easy for Mama, she's a super hero with a crochet hook.
And now my dear friends. I must share with you my antique mall find of the day. Yesterday my little gals and I were browsing one of our local antique/thrifty spots. And my oldest spotted this.
I started to have heart palpitations. She said, "Isn't that a vintage children's sewing machine?" I'm so proud of my 9 year old. She can spot the good stuff!
Oh glory be! Is this the sweetest thing? It's made of metal and is such a sturdy little thing.
We are going to have fun with this little gal. And the price tag? $10. I feel like the sewing machine fairy left me a present. x
Oh Sarah,
first of all the quilt is soooo amazing. It´s so beautiful on your wall behind the sofa. You must be so proud of it. You have done such a good job, congratulations and very big hugs. It´s one of the nicest quilt I have ever seen!!!!
And the sewing machine? Yes, you know that I´m in love with such little beauties. She could be a "sister" of mine, haha... And your mother is really a crocheting-hero! How long did she work on it?
Beautiful, beautiful...
Have a nice day!!
Sabine xxx
Posted by: Sabine | July 30, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Can you see me turning greeen??? I want that little machine!
Congratulations on finishing the gorgeous quilt! I don't think I have your email address though.. and want to send you the badge. Can you get back to me with it? Thanks!
Posted by: eileen | July 30, 2008 at 12:00 PM
I love this quilt! I love how it was hung - can you tell me how you are hanging it? Where did you purchase the rings for the rod?
Posted by: Tara B | July 30, 2008 at 01:32 PM
that quilt is absolutely gorgeous! i love love love the colors and am so impressed with the fact that it all came out of your stash. that tell me that you must have a natural knack for picking colors.
Posted by: erica | July 30, 2008 at 01:48 PM
What a beauty! It does look great there but be sure to snuggle with it soon! That machine is adorable . . . did your girls try it out yet?
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | July 30, 2008 at 04:08 PM
Gorgeous quilt! Just love it! I hope you don't mind me drooling over it for while. Hehehe!
You must be so lucky to have a very talented mom. I'm so jealous of you right now. Lucky ducky!
Posted by: Doe | July 30, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Congrats on the great find! The quilt is beautiful!!!
Karen in IN
Posted by: Karen | July 30, 2008 at 06:21 PM
wow. what a beautiful job you have done. next time i see this book in the store i am going to flip thru it. the white crochet & little machine are awesome too.
Posted by: Messy Karen | July 30, 2008 at 06:38 PM
Oh my! The sewing machine fairy loves you! Don't you just love an older machine? I do ;) I got one quilt bound two to go, lol. Yours looks wonderful, I need a wall like that to hang mine on!
Posted by: Kay Snyder | July 30, 2008 at 07:31 PM
Wow! Beautiful quilt and I love the cutie little machine!!
Posted by: Michelle | July 30, 2008 at 08:16 PM
What a SWEET find and only $10! WOW!!!! I'm so happy for you and your daughters. I've been looking at these types of sewing machines on ebay for a while now and I haven't found the price I want to pay for one, quite yet. I think I'll have to hang out in our local thrift shops more often :)
Posted by: Kim | July 30, 2008 at 09:37 PM
What an awesome find! It's so cute! And sturdiness is definately part of the charm, I think. The quilt looks gorgeous on the wall.
Posted by: elizabeth of course | July 31, 2008 at 05:29 AM
Oh! Lucky find! What fun that will be for your little ladies!
The quilt looks absolutely gorgeous!!! Nice work!
Posted by: jo-anne | July 31, 2008 at 06:18 AM
Congratulations on finishing your challenge quilt! It looks great on your wall but I'm sure you will take it down when the evenings get chilly, and cuddle in it. Will you send a picture to the Flickr group as well? - Your DD found a lovely little machine for a great price. My sisters and I used to have a little green Elna, but it was hand driven.
Posted by: ulla | July 31, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Love, love that quilt you made and it looks great the way you have it hanging! Lucky girls to have that sweet little sewing machine. I thought I would give you an update on the baby giraffe. The name they choose for him is Maliki, which means king in Swahili!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | August 01, 2008 at 01:32 AM
Congrats on the quilt...it's gorgeous. And the sewing machine...what a find and it works too. WOW!
Posted by: jacquie | August 01, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Once I was able to wipe all of Doe's drool off, I could see your beautiful finished quilt. Just stunning and so neat that it's completely from your stash. You've got mad machine quilting skills too. Amazing to me that you do that on your Bernie. I am in awe and wish I had even 1/16th your talent!
What a great score on your little orange baby!
PS... my favorite thing to day after finishing a quilt to wash it, and it gets all scrunchie and cuddly!
Posted by: happy zombie | August 01, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Congrats on finishing your stash quilt, it is just beautiful!! I love that crocheted throw your Mama made for you too. That vintage "find" is too cute...awesome buy!
Posted by: sherry | August 02, 2008 at 08:24 PM
your finished quilt is beautiful! but more importantly, can your 9-year-old come stay with me for awhile and help me find some fabulous things? love it!
Posted by: terri | August 03, 2008 at 08:33 AM
The quilt is so beautiful. I really am in awe of you quilters. And I'm in awe of your mum - what a lovely throw. As for your find, $10 for that machine - lucky, lucky you!
Posted by: Lil' d | August 05, 2008 at 09:18 AM
The quilt looks great there!!! I have a vintage sewing machine (childs) my sister gave to me. I love them, they are sooo cute.
Posted by: Nanette | August 05, 2008 at 05:35 PM
I have been admiring your quilt for several posts! It is simply beautiful.
Posted by: Allison | August 12, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Great quilt! Great find on the little machine. -- Michele
Posted by: Michele C | August 29, 2008 at 01:44 PM
What I love about your blog and quilting is that it isn't about making a prize winning quilt. You're projects seem to be made for the love of sewing and quilting and made for people to use and enjoy.
Posted by: AliceFaye | January 07, 2009 at 07:31 AM