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The Traditional Wholecloth Quilt – kits to create an heirloom
July 29th, 2011
Benartex - Anchors Aweigh by Holice Turnbow 40x54, includes back and binding
Above is the lovely “Anchors Aweigh” crib or youth bed size wholecloth quilt kit by Holice Turnbow – this is such a versatile size for a quilt – it makes up fairly quickly, can be used in many settings and because it is an off-white or ecru fits well into many decorating schemes and is very easy to wash and keep fresh.
Benartex - wholecloth - feathered pineapple - available 86x106 and 40x40
Above is a picture taken from the front of the Benartex package, showing the “Feathered Pineapple” design – a classic 19th century design I currently have available in both a king/queen size at 86×106 and also in a baby size at 40×40 - the smaller size would make a luxurious tabletopper for afternoon tea and of course would look lovely over the back of a sofa, thrown over a cupboard door or as a wallhanging. Picture it enhancing a christening robe for a darling baby!
PRICE: Feathered Pineapple king/queen 86×106 $250USD+$20 shipping=$270USD
Feathered Pineapple baby size 40×40 comes with backing and binding $115USD+$15shipping=$130USD
Keep in mind that I’ll be happy to provide tips to help you succeed in making yourself a lovely heirloom quilt that is true to 19th century traditions, and can also source wide backing material and the Quilter’s Dream cotton batting to ensure your quilt drapes beautifully. Contact me: janet@novascotiaquilts.com to discuss shipping one of these scarce and lovely kits to you!
Enjoy this long weekend coming up – summer is passing all too soon! Next week I will feature more wholecloth quilt kits, this time by Spartex/Doublestencil!
Best regards ~ Janet
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About Me and Contact Info
July 12th, 2010
Several readers have reminded me that my About Me and Contact pages are currently unavailable, so I am doing a temporary post until I can develop new pages.
I have had a Quilt Studio in my 1820’s heritage home for over 15 years now, and offer custom quilt designing and completely handstitched heritage quilts in all sizes from miniatures and doll quilts up to king sized quilts such as the two current commissions I am working on: a whitework wholecloth quilt and a pictorial applique quilt for a soon to be married couple. My designs are one of a kind and my handwork is impeccable.
In addition I deal in vintage quilt kits: pieced from Hearthside and Yours Truly, Applique and Cross Stitch kits from Paragon, Progress/Tobin, and Bucilla, and occasionally rarer kits from small companies operating during the 1920’s and 30’s as they become available.
I can be reached at mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com
My address: Janet Gordon, 641 West Hall’s Harbour Rd Box 94, Centreville, Nova Scotia, CANADA, B0P1J0
I have recently begun a sister website http://www.funkybabymine.blogspot.com that showcases a variety of decorative items of vintage and antique origin such as tablelinens, bedlinens, children’s items and other quirky and lovely finds suitable for your french Chic, shabby chic, cottage and romantic home. Check it out often – you never know what I will find! And by the way, I have a giveaway running until the end of July – sign up and keep your fingers crossed – you may win a lovely hand embroidered tea cloth or a funky retro apron!
