Sunday, January 19, 2014

"Hourglass"


I finally finished this top, after starting it last summer and putting it away for awhile.
"Hourglass"  (aka Courthouse Steps) 64" x  78"
Made from shirt scraps and vintage fabrics.

It's my rendition of this quilt from Roderick Kiracofe's collection.  


Photo courtesy of Roderick Kiracofe
"Housetop, variation" c. 1950-1975, African American
From the book, "Quilts" by Roderick Kiracofe.



  

I'm not sure how I'll quilt it.  I'm thinking about lots of red ties. 
Whatever I do, it'll be awhile before my hands are free.  





They're occupied with this one for the next six weeks.  
It's got a date with the local quilt show in March!






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42 comments:

  1. apiecefullifeJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    Great quilt! Every time I read your blog I think "I have to make that one".

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  2. CandaceJanuary 19, 2014 at 9:12 PM

    Love your hourglass quilt!

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  3. audreyJanuary 19, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    What a fabulous quilt! It's got so much energy and I just love the scrappy make-do look. I can see that I need to get my hands on that book. Obviously a lot of inspiration in it!

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  4. RachaeldaisyJanuary 19, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    I'm just going to say WOW, and then stare at the photo of your quilt. WOW!!

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  5. JanetJanuary 20, 2014 at 1:49 AM

    Wow, absolutely awesome, your quilts have soul. I'm enjoying seeing your pickle dish getting some stitches.

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  6. MarlyJanuary 20, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    Terrific courthouse steps quilt. What a great idea.
    good luck with your quilting deadline.

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  7. Nina Lise@Mrs MoenJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    This is gorgeous! I feel totally inspired and have been revisiting and old sketch. Was it difficult to get the top to be flat?

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  8. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    Your hourglass quilt is a beauty! Rodericks books are fabulous aren't they? And your gypsy kisses quilt is stunning, enjoy the hand quilting. xo

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  9. Pinkadot QuiltsJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    It is such a cool quilt. I agree with Janet, it has a lot of soul!

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  10. DennieleJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:58 AM

    Stunning hour glass! Really a lot of movement in it!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:31 AM

    LOVE your Hour Glass quilt! Beautiful!

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  12. MariQuiltsJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    Fabulous quilt!!!

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  13. MonicaJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    I have only recently been introduced to this "housetop" design, and it is very compelling! Your pieced version is wonderful! I think you have captured the spirit perfectly, and I love the idea of red ties too. :)

    Great job!

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  14. SharonJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    WOW and WOW. Love that you finished your hourglass and it really came together in a fabulous way. I love the red backgrounds and hats off to the hand quilting!

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  15. Michelle BartholomewJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Absolutely stunning!

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  16. AnnemiekeJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    Cool!! I jumped up from my chair as soon as I saw your hour glass quilt. You wrote about that book before,maybe I can buy it some time...always so much inspiration form your posts.
    Groetjes
    Annemieke

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  17. CarlaJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Another stunner coming from your hands...beautiful!

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  18. roccagalJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    I am seriously drooling!(this happens EVERY time you post a quilt!!)
    LUV THIS!!!!!!
    -luv the quilting on your eyelash too!

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  19. Nat PalaskasJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    It inspires me! If I'm going to make NY beauty, this is going to be the one. It's good to have dateline!
    I love the Hourglass top, gorgeous - Enjoy hand quilting - Hugs Nat

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  20. fiberchickJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    Your Kiracofe rendition is simply stunning as is the Pickle Dish. I am running out of superlatives to describe your work:)

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  21. janequiltsslowlyJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    I love the hourglass quilt! I may have to make one for my law office.

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  22. meli BJanuary 20, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    Love your Gee Bendy Hourglass. Like your idea about using red ties. I think that will work really well. I could use some pressure to finish a quit top or two. Good luck in getting the Eye Lash Quilt done for the show. It will rock their socks off once it's finished.

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  23. MulticoloredPiecesJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    Hi, Nifty. Just LUV your hour glass quilt (and the original). To my way of thinking, it deserves to be quilted, it's just so lovely.
    best, nadia

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  24. MaritJanuary 21, 2014 at 1:48 AM

    Love to see both these beauties! The colors and fabrics in both really make them sing. Timeless and fresh at the same time. Enjoy finishing your quilting for the show! Just love what the the black hand quilting adds. Gorgeous!
    ; )

    (The hourglass is a new favorite of yours, added to a long list...)

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  25. cinziaJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    Simply spectacular! I can stare at it forever! Whatever you decide to do with it, i am sure it will be perfect. Can i have it when you're done?

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  26. BarbJanuary 21, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    Wow you really captured the movement of the original and I love your version!
    can't wait to see the eyelash quilt finished, it is one of my favorite quilts of yours!!

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  27. KarenJanuary 21, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    What a cool quilt! And my jubilee quilt has a date with our quilt show in April. So I'm in the same shoes as you. Good luck.

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  28. Andrea JohnsonJanuary 21, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Hi Nifty, Your hourglass is really nifty. I love looking at the quilt photos in your blog.

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  29. Deb RowdenJanuary 21, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    I'd call this a masterpiece! And waayy happier than the original...

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  30. O'QuiltsJanuary 21, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    Oh, yes!!!! You did a winner for sure.

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  31. Sujata ShahJanuary 22, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    LeeAnn,
    Your quilt looks stunning! I am drooling as we speak. I LOVE.. LOVE.. LOVE it!

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  32. Quilteuse ForeverJanuary 23, 2014 at 3:02 AM

    J'adore ton nouveau quilt ! And once more, it fits you perfectly, it is a nifty quilt!

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  33. HelenJanuary 23, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    YESSS to the red ties!!! And I love your Lashes, too! Know you will enjoy working on both of them.

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  34. SharonJanuary 23, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    Wow, this is fabulous! You did an awesome job. You really captured the spirit of the original, while making it your own. I vote for the red ties!
    Good luck on the eyelashes! Quilt, quilt, quilt!

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  35. Amanda JeanJanuary 26, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    I am so impressed! It's a really fabulous quilt top!

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  36. KimJanuary 26, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Oh boy I love the new one too but your eyelash quilt is gonna take a ribbon.....It is terrific.

    Happy Sewing

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  37. Mary KeaslerJanuary 27, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    Way to go. I love your updated version. And of course, the eyelash quilt is the total bomb!!!!

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  38. Nat PalaskasJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    I'm back. I got so inspired by this quilt and I have so much shirting fabric (from men shirts) so I started piecing the center of it. It's really fun! Thanks LeeAnn for sharing and inspiring. You are a true Gee's bend gal - Hugs Nat

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  39. RobinJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    I love your hourglass quilt. It's absolutely delightful.

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  40. DeborahFebruary 3, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    I am seriously in love with your hour glass quilt. I keep coming back to look at it!

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  41. LucyFebruary 8, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    What a stunning quilt! Amazing!

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  42. Ailsa (Cape Pincushion)March 9, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Incredible quilt, your version has so much more depth and richness. You are so talented!

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