Weekly Finish #15: Vintage Churn Dash

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Vintage Churn Dash

Finished Size:  79" x 94"

I finished the top for this quilt in May and posted about it here.  This is a recreation of an old vintage top I found in the wild.

This is the original top, and the big hole with burned edges can be seen in the picture.  Originally, I thought I'd take it apart and salvage what I could but instead decided to recreate it.

There are 30 Churn Dash blocks, and each block is 12" finished.  The yellow sashing and borders are 3" finished.

I found some red calico fabric in my stash that I thought was perfect.

And, in an effort to keep with the original quilter's design, I used a mix of solid and printed fabric for the backgrounds.



I used the Springtime Waltz E2E quilting design from My Creative Stitches.  I love the little bird and butterfly.  So springy!


The backing is pieced from a cotton-blend sheet and fabric from my stash.  The batting is Warm & White.  I usually use the natural batting, but I bought a 40-yard roll of the white because it was on sale at Joann's. Works for me!

I'm keeping this one for now, but it may be a donation quilt if the need arises.
I'm happy to join these linky parties.  Be sure to visit them to see what other quilters are sharing.
  • Patchwork & Quilts @ Quilting Patchwork Applique
  • Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun Than Housework
  • Sew & Tell @ Melva Loves Scraps
  • Design Wall Monday @ Small Quilts & Doll Quilts
  • Midweek Makers @ Quilt Fabrication
  • Wednesday Wait Loss @ The Inquiring Quilter
  • Needle & Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation


Until next time ... 
Be happy and keep on quilting!

Location: California, USA

Comments

  1. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterSeptember 23, 2023 at 9:41 AM

    What a lovely idea to preserve the quilt by remaking it. So pretty! Love the fabrics you chose. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.

    https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2023/09/20/wednesday-wait-loss-346

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  2. Alycia~QuiltygirlSeptember 25, 2023 at 6:10 AM

    It is PERFECT!!! The colors are so amazing!!!

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  3. Quilting GailSeptember 25, 2023 at 10:45 AM

    Love your churn dash!!! It's one of my favourite quilt patterns and your is wonderful!! Thanks for linking to TGIFF!

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