When I am procrastinating it is usually by spending time on the computer. Invariably that leads me to quilts…funny how that happens. Today I was looking at the eBay listings and found a quilt that I could not pass up. How can you go wrong when you combine quilting and coffee?
The quilt is actually not quilted. It has a backing and no batting, sometimes they call these “summer spreads”. I plan to take off the backing, add batting, and hand quilt it.
I am always interested in the history of a pattern and I looked for some examples in the quilt index. I found one similar quilt
The pattern is very much like one called “coffee cups” published by the Kansas City Star in 1935, and also in 1946 published as “cup and saucer”
the difference being that the cup handle in the pattern is appliqued and the handles in this quilt are pieced
I love the bright colors and variety of fabrics. I get the feeling these are 50′s or 60′s fabrics. I will have to wait for the delivery to look at it more closely.
I really didn’t need another project! But I couldn’t resist it…I guess procrastination can be expensive!
I will post more about this quilt when it arrives.
Happy Quilting
Tim
Great quilt top! So graphic…know you do wonderful things with it!
thanks!….this is a pattern I have only seen in books so it will be fun to get the real thing
Being hyper-creative costs money. It can’t be helped I’m afraid.
I really have to remember that I am logged into a different page at work … Sorry for any confusion!
Now, I am the confused one. Sheesh.
me too
so true!
I Always find procrastination expensive!! These tempting computers……
so true
Excellent! My several years of lurking on the eBay quilt market, and I have never seen one of these! Oh, you must quilt the steam from the coffee, that’s just too good.
it is the first time I have seen one on eBay…i do like the steam….hope it is in good shape..think it will be a keeper
I am crazy about your coffee cups!
it is a fun pattern!
I have a similar pattern, but it’s totally applique. Love the quilt. I love to find “finds” like this
wow I never saw an applique version…bet it is great….I am in awe of people who can do applique well…I am not good at it
would love to figure out how to make this block, would make great table runners
I plan to make up a pattern for the block…I will post it soon….it would be great for table runners or place mats