Monday, June 6, 2016

Summertime & Americana

I got a few quilts and rugs displayed last weekend for Memorial Day and will leave them out for most of the summer. First of all, I finished my red white & blue reproduction of an antique rug I saw on Pinterest awhile ago. I'm really pleased with the way it turned out, except for the way it seems to bow out on the sides. Not sure why that happened since 97% of it is straight-line hooking! Oh well. It measures 24" x 40" and is hooked in an 8.5 cut.


I hooked this several years ago from a pattern that was designed for wool applique. It was in a Create & Decorate magazine and I still like it!


I pulled all my small Americana quilts to display just inside my front door. This is the newest one I made a couple weeks ago.


And this was made the week before that....lots of 9-patches going on, eh? I'm not in love with this one because it seems blurry to me - must be the prints that I used - and maybe the 9-patches should have had the light colored fabrics in the corners? Oh well.


I have them attached to the lattice railing with clothespins.


And this one is clipped on a magnetic towel rack on my metal front door. True, it covers the peep hole that's there, but I can live with that. LOL!


I have visitors coming from California next week which I'm looking forward to! Yay for family!

15 comments:

Janet O. said...

You have been very productive lately with the r/w/b. It all looks good to me--even the one you are not in love with! : )
Enjoy your time with family. I know I sure am.

Rugs and Pugs said...

Lovin' your red, white and blue.
Hugs :)
Lauren

Sylvia said...

I just love your collection! You have so much talent!

Lori said...

Love your little quilts and the hooked rugs! Summer and patriotic are my favorites!

Kyle said...

I love how you have your little RWB quilts displayed on the lattice with clothes pins. Super cute. The newest hooked rug is beautiful. It looks perfect to me. The other rug is truly delightful. It's a great pattern. You've got a great collection of Americana quilts They're perfect all summer long. Have a wonderful visit with your family.

Prims By The Water said...

Love your quilts and rugs! Have fun with your visitors. Janice

Saimi said...

Your visitors are gonna love your wonderfully decorated festive home! What a fantastic job you did on your quilts and rugs. I can't believe you just whipped out those quilts, man I'm impressed! I also like the way you displayed them on the lattice, so clever!
Enjoy your family!!
Saimi

Nancy said...

Your red, white, and blue quilts and rugs are beautiful. The one you said looks blurry -- maybe it's because of the the prints have a little white in them? I really like the last two quilts you made and love how you use stripes, Gayle.
--Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)

Yvonne said...

Your little quilts are so cute! and you have found the perfect way to display them. The rugs are stunning as always. I am so proud to have one of your little rugs at my home to enjoy!

Samplings from Spring Creek said...

Can't go wrong decorating with red white and blue--great finishes especially the pinterest rug

Cammie said...

I love all things Americana, your quilts and rugs are great!!

~Cammie

Karen said...

My favorite is the rug with the saltbox house and alphabet. My style.

Raymond Homestead said...

Hi Gayle! Lots of lovely pieces and I love how you have them displayed!

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