Circa 1950 – Hankie Quilt (Part 5: The Big Reveal)

Finally. The cute little dresses will be hung out to dry.

First, they need a clothes line. I picked something I thought appropriate and appliqued the poles on – but once it was done, the colour seemed wrong. It needs to look rustic. Paint helped. Then I even applied some varnish to keep the colour from bleeding on to the quilt. Chain stitching with crochet cotton completes the line.

Each flimsy little dress is fused with a lightweight knit tricot, and then receives some personalized touches… a belt, buttons, maybe a little embroidery. I could have taken this further, but my patience with the project was waning.

Some final arranging is done. The torn red dress does not make the cut. It will go on the back.

Each dress is appliqued on, and our Circa 1950 quilt is done! Here is the big reveal.

Front

back with label in the middle; note buttons lower left where label can be flipped and attached

front with hanging label