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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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Spartex/Doublestencil American Heritage Collection Applique and Wholecloth kits and a Benartex wholecloth kit too
August 4th, 2009
Tonight I’m posting my vintage Doublestencil wholecloth and wholecloth/applique quilts.
This will be a rather long post so I may break it into two parts and do the rest in the morning.
First I have two full/queen sized kits, both very lovely. The kit on the right is a huge kit measuring 88 by 114 inches, so I think it could really be called a king/queen. A challenge, but a true heirloom once it is completed. This kit is complete with all applique pieces but will need backing and batting. I have found that by far the best batting is the Request weight of Quilter’s Dream 100% cotton batting – drapes beautifully and gives that mellow, antique look. Worth every cent of the little extra you will pay for it.
QUILT KIT PRICE: $225 USD
Above is the Spartex/Doublestencil full/queen sized wholecloth quilt kit “Pineapple Delight” which is a traditional wholecloth pattern. It is in an antique white which is a very light ecru or cream. Nothing compares with the wonderful feeling of relaxation that comes over you as you work on a wholecloth – it is almost like meditation as you fall into the rhythm of effortless handquilting. In fact I’m very tempted to start a small one myself or the queen size that I bought out of package – may do that very soon – I could do with some relaxation!!
SOLD November 16/09 PRICE: $175 USD
I think that’s it for this evening. Will finish posting with the 5 smaller wholecloth and wholecloth/applique quilt kits tomorrow afternoon. In addition, I will also be listing many vintage cross stitch quilt kits over the rest of the week.
