The Rescue Quilt series is about finishing up quilt tops that were never completed and then remaking the pattern. Sometimes I find easier / modern ways to make the quilt pattern, and sometimes I change up the pattern a bit to freshen things up.
Sometimes I will offer the quilt pattern to you free, sometimes it will be a paid pattern in my pattern shop.
The goal is to honor the quilt maker who made the quilt top by completing their project, to not waste good craftsmanship (usually done by hand), to ogle long ago yummy fabrics, and to breathe in a little old inspiration and make it new again. You can view all parts of this series here.
Want to get started on finishing your own Rescue quilts? Here are a few articles to get you started:
- how to find them
- how to clean them before working on them
- Why you should label your quilt.
- Also, check out this pinterest board of “Inspiring Vintage Quilts” and be sure to follow me there!
Such a special finish. I love stories like this.
Thank you, Nicole!
Wonderful post Melanie! I remember some of the polyester quilts. My mom was a farm wife and most of her quilts were crazy quilts which got “used up”. I have many of her beautiful rag and braided rugs, and decorative pillow cases.
I so enjoy reading of your quilting heritage, and your modern quilting too.
Thanks so much for reading along!