Now I must admit, I wasn’t sure about this design. It’s a bit Tiki Terrace, a bit James Bond somehow and just a bit nuclear tower. But WOW! I do love this block! (more…)
Category: Mid Century Modern Quilt
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Mid Century Modern Quilt Sampler Block 11: Atomic Dinnerwear
Here is a variation on a very popular mid century design. You’ve seen it on plates, saucers, all kinds of dinnerwear.
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Mid-Century Modern Sampler Quilt Block 10- San Onofre Atomic Energy
From terrible atomic bombs to controversial nuclear energy, atomic power is truly part and parcel of the post war era. Here is the symbol of the United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), a widely seen and reproduced icon from that era.
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Mid Century Modern Sampler Quilt Block 9 – Placentia Panel Door
Here is an easy addition to our wonderful Mid Century Quilt.
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Mid Century Modern Block 8 San Francisco Beaded Curtain
This Mid Century Modern Sampler Quilt is in full swing! Aren’t these fun blocks? Just wait until you see the setting! This week’s block is Beaded Curtain! You’ll recognize the design from room dividers of the era… Wooden screens or lengths of beads.
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Mid Century Modern Sampler Quilt: Block Seven Citrus Leaves
The leaf. Symbol of Life. Symbol of Growth. Symbol of Spring. Ancient. Simple, easily recognizable and very Modern!
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Mid Century Modern Sampler Quilt Block 6 Anaheim Rectangles
For those of you who have never visited the fair city of Anaheim, California, I apologize. This block is inspired by the large sign that once greeted visitors to the famous amusement park in Anaheim. The parks name was spelled out one letter to each rectangle. The sign is long gone but residents and visitors remember its presence.
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Mid Century Modern Sampler Quilt Block 5 Buena Park Screen
Happy Quilting Day! Spend some time today quilting! Here’s a free pattern post.
A grand example of Mid-Century Modern Architectural Design is the geometric cinder block screen. You have surely seen those decorative cinder blocks used alone or as a topper on a cinder block fence. -
Mid Century Modern Sampler Quilt Block 4 Fullerton Bowl
As I drive down the 91 Fwy heading to my classes in northwest Orange County, I can just spy the Fullerton Bowl up near the overpass. As I started to plan this quilt, I knew I had to include the iconic diamond shapes of their sign.
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Class Back In Session This Week!
WooHoo! Jury Duty is over! And class WILL be held all week! And we will be swapping in class….Black fabrics for the Black Tie Affair Quilt. Join us!
We are gonna have lots of fun!