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Friday, October 28, 2011

Bloggers Quilt Festival: French Dreams Quilt

I have been doing some experimental quilting...scary times at the Hideaway House.

The ingredients:
  • 3 floral print night gowns found on Clearance sale at Old Navy (size XXL for more fabric). Please, tell me I am not the only one who occasionally purchases an odd clothing item for the fabric alone!
  • 1 polka dot sheet set found on Clearance sale at Target (you've seen it before and you'll be seeing it again)
  • 1 Simply Shabby curtain panel (forgot to take a before picture)
  • A Michael Miller Eiffel Tower print that was sent to me by mistake, and I was told to keep it (Bonus!)

  • A few of my on hand favorite solids (Ash, Celery and another gray)

  • One very questionable (& rough) pattern drawn up by yours truly.  Its reliability had never been proven, hence all of the pre-stated ugly step-sister fabric selections.  In other words, I didn't want to risk the good stuff (me, of so little faith!)

Mix them all together...

The result, although not perfect, is better than expected for an experiment!



Next time I try this pattern, I might even risk the good stuff.
Although, I must admit, these motley fabrics are kind of growing on me.

The name, French Dreams, is in honor of its nightie origins, with a little dash of Eiffel thrown in the mix. :)

Ooh La La.


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40 comments:

  1. Aunt SpicyOctober 28, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I am all for unorthodox fabrics...especially after seeing this beauty, its fabulous!

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  2. ValentinaOctober 28, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Fabulous! I also get a lovely vintage feeling about your quilt! Love it! And your design is so amazing, congrats! And yes, I also buy clothing and sheets on sale for quilting! So nice meeting you,
    Greetings from Cyprus!

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  3. Di~October 28, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I love it, great quilt, pat yourself on the back!

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  4. Beth at AuntiesOctober 28, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Amazing!!! I love it! You did it again and along with all the darling Halloween costumes you have been whipping up. WOW!
    I think you have had a love affair with graph paper since you were born:) So glad I have been a recipient of this love, thanks again. ~♥

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  5. MomOctober 28, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    love the quilt (and the repurposed nighties!)!

    Margaret
    www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com

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  6. KateOctober 28, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Really lovely--the dark blue realty makes everything pop.
    I love hunting for fabric at unorthodox places. Found some good stuff at a yard sale this summer.

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  7. trishOctober 28, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Oh my goodness! That is genius! :o) I need to keep my eyes open for as large as I can find, and on clearance. :o) Such sweet fabrics in your quilt. :o)

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  8. Steffi´s Candy QuiltsOctober 28, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Beautiful! I like the fabrics, especially the dark navy blue with the flowers. And no, you are not the only one who buys clothes to use them in patchwork. I once bought a pack of men´s boxer shorts because of the nice fabrics. :-)

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  9. DebbieOctober 28, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Your creation turned out great - good for you!!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I must say that you made me laugh with that last sentence !
    French Dreams suits this quilt really well !

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  11. Welcome to the Garden of EganOctober 28, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    So beautiful!
    I would never have thought of using "clothing" fabric.
    You are so creative.

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  12. Heidi GrohsOctober 28, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I actually keep clothing for just such projects :)!

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  13. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    What a fantastic pattern! Really lovely quilt!

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  14. BrigitteOctober 28, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    This quilt is special. You got an interesting pattern and I love how you've used up all different kind of finds. Great work!

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  15. BrigitteOctober 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    This quilt is special. You got an interesting pattern and I love how you've used up all different kind of finds. Great work!

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  16. Marci GirlOctober 29, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Beautiful, and a great story behind it! I love the different fabrics, so pretty!

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  17. JennyOctober 29, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    One of my favorites! Love your design!

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  18. TanyaOctober 29, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I love your experiment! And, I love that you used fabric from so many different sources. Very cute quilt!

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  19. The ThompsonsOctober 29, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    What a fun way of putting together fabrics. I love when the experiments work- it looks great!

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  20. Heather D.October 29, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    This is great! Very creative. I too have purchased clothing items to salvage the fabric!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    What a creative way to use fabrics from such a variety of sources. Good job!

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  22. CamilleOctober 29, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Holy moly! I love it! What a great pattern. Are you going to sell it or make a tutorial?

    I bought a ton of old 70s house coats for the fabrics. The lady running the estate sale looked at me all kinds of crazy.

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  23. Tina CraigOctober 30, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    That's really cool- from the fabrics, to the pattern, to the quilting. nicely done!

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  24. KrizaOctober 31, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    I just love your quilt, experimental or not. Never thougth of buying clothes for cutting up and sewing together again, but you gave me a great idea now.

    it is a really great quilt!

    Kristina
    www.priscillacraft.blogspot.com

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  25. mascanlonOctober 31, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Such fun, don't know whether I like the story of its birth or the fabric more!

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  26. RobinOctober 31, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Looks like a pretty successful experiment to me! A happy quilt, for sure. :) Does the fact that it worked out mean you're going to make it again, with "real" fabrics?

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  27. Lyanna L.October 31, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    It's cute, I like it! I've never thought about making a quilt out of nighties and the like but I'm digging the idea of using sheets as backings.

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  28. EileenOctober 31, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Great you were able to see your design to fruition. It's also great you found unusual ways to get the fabric to use in it. Thanks for sharing and have a great day

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  29. JessicaOctober 31, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I love this pattern! amazing.

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  30. NancyinSTLOctober 31, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Great pattern! It kind of looks like bras. I often buy thrift shop XL men's shirts for fabric, but hadn't thought of buying nighties. Thanks for the tip!

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  31. UnknownNovember 2, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Very pretty. You have encourged me to be more creative in finding beautiful fabrics.

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  32. Quilt GeniusNovember 4, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    That is lovely! I just started following your blog and say your jelly roll quilt. :) I made one based on your picture and loose instructions. I posted about it on Wednesday on my blog. I hope you don't mind!

    Mary
    http://www.quiltgenius.com

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  33. Tina in BostonNovember 4, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Congrats on making a quilt of your own design! You are not the only one to buy unconventional fabric items! I esp. love items from Target.

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  34. Kit LangNovember 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Lovely! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  35. Sarcastic QuilterNovember 5, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Cool. :) I like the fabric finds.

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  36. bethanndoddNovember 6, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Fun use of fabric! I think your experiment was a success! Smiles~Beth

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  37. MarthaNovember 23, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    I save clothes to use the fabric and I buy good clothing at garage sales when it looks like something I can use. Great use of fabric...thanks for sharing with us.

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Wow! your work is soooo beautiful!


    My Mom used to do that.

    Plus alot of Grannies I knew back then did them.

    Church ladies have started again.
    I am a Grannie now but I am not a handy lady like this.

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  39. shenandoahMarch 15, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    I buy clearance items and antique textiles / clothing (in excellent condition, usually) for the fabric alone, quite often! Love your quilt idea, too; thanks for sharing.

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  40. ice cream cone cupcakesApril 23, 2016 at 7:50 AM

    That's an interesting pattern. Different from the regular.

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