Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Pinwheels

Here are the pinwheels I have put together as of now. All of the triangles have been picked apart and matched up. I know it sounds like a lot of work.. but really, this was more fun than anything. I guess because I just enjoy playing with the old pieces of fabrics so much. Each print and solid is very special. Some of the whites are from the original blocks, but there wasn't nearly enough so I added some from my own vintage stash.

Look at these little purple shamrocks...



Large floral prints from the 40's and lovely old solids..
...bubblegum pinks, Easter egg purples, buttercup yellows, jadite and chartruse greens,


some funky 60's prints...



OOOPS! This is what happens when not paying attention. I meant to put these different fabrics together, however, the blades are going totally the wrong way and the whites are in the wrong place on the pink block.


Hang on and let me go fix that. Much better.

I'll try and show more as I go along.

Hope you are having a creative Tuesday.

23 comments:

Anonymous said...

These are looking amazing! This is going to be a very special quilt. You are showcasing the fabrics perfectly! x

Abby and Stephanie said...

Wow they're gorgeous. I love what you did with them!!! I used today to finish up my project for the Secret Santa Christmas Swap!

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

You have been Boo-ed!

Tine said...

They are stunning!!! I love them :-) And I love the shoebox-idea too...

Betsy said...

They are all very nice. I simply love the paisley one. It looks rich.

SG said...

They are all so beautiful! What a diference! They don't look the same fabrics...

Carrie P. said...

Your blocks are great. Pinwheels are always fun to make.

Nanette Merrill said...

This is so cute and so worthwhile. I love what you've done. This was well worth the time and effort. Think how cute this project will be.

Paula said...

Your pinwheels are really looking great. Well worth the trouble of taking them apart!

Tonje said...

Wow... it's amazing how different the fabric looks the way you've put them together from what they were before... It's a big improvement! I'm sure this is going to be a beautiful quilt.

Purple and Paisley said...

oh, eileen! they are absolutely gorgeous! what a wonderful quilt they will make! =)

Ruth said...

They sure look so much better now! What a good idea!

Christina said...

I hope that being Boo-ed is a good thing, because they are beautiful.

Nancy said...

What a great way to recycle! They look great now.

Browndirtcottage said...

why eileen...they turned out just wonderful!! aren't you glad you re-did them?!!

Unknown said...

Hello Eileen, that's a lot of pinwheels and amazing combinations too, I love the shamrocks and there are so many beautiful ones here too. You are one creative bunny ;p What are you going to do with all of them? Hope you are having a fun time :D big hugs too

Miri said...

Wow what a difference. The blocks look great-you've really showcased the fabrics.

quiltingnana said...

great pinwheels...can't wait to see them all together

quilterpolly said...

that is lots of work with those little triangles. great pinwheels can't wait to see them together:)

pratima said...

the combinations are just awesome. I wish I had your patience. Can hardly wait to see them all put together.

em's scrapbag said...

Just love your fun scrappy pinwheels. They are so cheerful.

Messy Karen said...

i especially love the scrappy ones made out of different fabrics. admire your patience on this double pinwheel design.

Ulla said...

Your pinwheels are great! Think of the poor girl who made the original attempt. I hope she used as little time with them as it looks like she did, because you did the whole thing so much more beautiful, too.