That's exactly what this was. I apparently just couldn't resist the lure of another quilt-along! If you haven't already heard about Amanda Jean's quilt-along, you can read about it here.
I'm trailing everyone else by a couple of weeks, but I guess that's fine. My blocks are going to be made entirely with scraps of both vintage linens and monochromatic (or almost monochromatic) prints. I used all polka dots this week but, if I want to use all scraps, that's not going to hold up for every single block.
I'm also planning to make the pieced border like in the sample quilt, so I'm cutting an additional 2.5" square from each of my fabrics to set aside for that.
You can check out photos from other quilt-alonger's in Amanda Jean's Flickr Pool.
I love them. They have such great colors
Posted by: Isa | May 18, 2009 at 12:06 AM
AHH!! Vintage sheets and polka dots... my two favorites! What a wonderful combination.
Posted by: amanda | May 18, 2009 at 12:31 AM
what a great stuff !
the colours and the prints...ahhh, they make me happy !
you make me happy !!
greetings from germany !
stella
Posted by: stella | May 18, 2009 at 01:28 AM
Not necessary but beautiful!
Posted by: maria | May 18, 2009 at 01:57 AM
You have the best fabrics with gorgeous prints and colours. I haven't seen a quilt on your blog that I haven't loved. The nine patches are gorgeous colours.
Posted by: Janet | May 18, 2009 at 02:53 AM
The vintage linens give it such a great feel (I hope that makes sense).
The blocks are all looking great.
Posted by: jodie | May 18, 2009 at 04:16 AM
so much fun!!!
Posted by: Sara | May 18, 2009 at 04:19 AM
I signed up for this, but like your quilt-along, I am just along for the ride.
I never seem to find the time to quilt :(
Yours looks lovely!
Posted by: Jess | May 18, 2009 at 05:28 AM
I agree! I just joined up as well! It's hard not to when the end product is so fantastic!
Posted by: Hillary | May 18, 2009 at 05:40 AM
This looks like it will be yet another stunning quilt! I love your sense of color. I have a hard time picking fabrics for a quilt. I think I tend to be too "matchy matchy".
Posted by: staci | May 18, 2009 at 06:06 AM
this is fabulous! The polka dots and vintage florals are just lovely.
Posted by: erica h | May 18, 2009 at 06:38 AM
Love, love, love the polka-dot nine patches!
Posted by: sherri | May 18, 2009 at 07:49 AM
Beautiful! You have such an amazing eye for colour with all your lovely quilts.
Posted by: Bernadette B | May 18, 2009 at 07:50 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE the dots!
Posted by: caryn | May 18, 2009 at 08:01 AM
Very pretty!
Posted by: anina | May 18, 2009 at 08:19 AM
i love the combination of the vintage fabrics with the fresh, crisp dots.. so cute and bright!
Posted by: Sam | May 18, 2009 at 08:24 AM
oh, i love monochromstic quilts. this is going to be great.
Posted by: kaite | May 18, 2009 at 11:27 AM
This colours are beautiful, makes me happy just looking at them :))
Posted by: Sandra | May 18, 2009 at 12:14 PM
I love your fabrics so much better than what I've been picking out of my stash for my 9-patch blocks so far. But hey, at least I am using it all up, right? I've had to put myself on a fabric-buying hold. NO more.
I can't wait to see what yours looks like when it's all finished!
Posted by: Valerie | May 18, 2009 at 12:34 PM
How is your English Paper piecing coming along? Can we have a sneak peak at it?
Posted by: Jennifer W | May 18, 2009 at 08:28 PM
love, love, love the vintage linens in this!
Posted by: Nanci | May 19, 2009 at 04:46 AM
Oh love it...how pretty....I have so many projects but will think about this one...really like to final quilt....I like the idea of dots...I have plenty of left over yardage from another project...
Posted by: Margo of Maine | May 20, 2009 at 03:59 AM
That's so beautifull!! I love the fabrics you used, specially the little bird one...
That's so cute...
Posted by: Agnes Nz | May 20, 2009 at 05:23 PM
I have this website in my 'favourites' - I just love to check it every few days. You have given me such inspiration - I have just started a quilt as a result. Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful, stylish, informative skills with everybody. I live in Manly in Australia and I am thrilled to have 'stumbled upon' this wonderful website.
Posted by: Lidwina Lumbewe | May 20, 2009 at 07:47 PM
Oh I love this, I love it in you mod sampler quilt too. I now have a huge stash of 2 vintage sheet pieces. Hopefully I'll get there someday. and how you find the coordinating pieces to go with, is beyond me!
Posted by: Diane | May 21, 2009 at 07:36 AM