In the late 1970's we had an art league in our little town. 12 of us from the league started a little shop called the Village Gallery where we each took turns working. We were each other's best customers too. I made several of these table toppers, my version of a doily, all in the same pattern, Carpenter's Wheel. They were just the patchwork block, sewn pillowcase style with a poly/cotton solid color backing. This one, although it was my favorite, was the only one that didn't sell.
I had used that "large" print in there in this time of tiny calico prints and it didn't appeal to any one. Now 30 years later I still like it.
Through many washings the 100% cotton block has shrunk a tiny bit and the backing hasn't so it doesn't lay flat any more. I think I will take the back off and put on a new one of 100% cotton.
Cathi has made a similar block and showed her progress the last few days and it reminded me how much I enjoyed working with this block. The traditional name for my block is Carpenter's Wheel which is made with diamond pieces. A similar block made with half square triangles is called Dutch Rose.
I had used that "large" print in there in this time of tiny calico prints and it didn't appeal to any one. Now 30 years later I still like it. Through many washings the 100% cotton block has shrunk a tiny bit and the backing hasn't so it doesn't lay flat any more. I think I will take the back off and put on a new one of 100% cotton.Cathi has made a similar block and showed her progress the last few days and it reminded me how much I enjoyed working with this block. The traditional name for my block is Carpenter's Wheel which is made with diamond pieces. A similar block made with half square triangles is called Dutch Rose.