Up, Up and Away…

I just finished a custom airplane crib quilt for a customer that wanted me to replicate a vintage red and white airplane quilt that she had found an image of online.  After a little digging online, I traced the image to a 1930’s quilt displayed in “Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts,” presented by the American Folk Art Museum at the Park Avenue Armory, March 25–30, 2011.  (http://www.folkartmuseum.org/?p=folk&t=images&id=8665) and the pattern to a 1930’s quilt pattern called “Lindy” that was originally published by Capper’s Weekly, but later reprinted in Better Homes and Garden’s “American Heritage Quilts.” 

The original quilt pattern was for a 74” x 85” quilt using large 10.5” blocks.  I reduced the pattern 50% to make 5.25” blocks that allowed me to keep the overall layout of the original quilt, but accommodate the smaller crib quilt size.

Overall, it was a great project to research and re-create the quilt and I had such a fantastic time doing it!

My completed Red and White Airplane Quilt!

“Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts,” presented by the American Folk Art Museum at the Park Avenue Armory, March 25–30, 2011.  

Image of the original quilt from the exhibit - I think mine was pretty close (though much smaller).

"Lindy" Quilt Pattern

My first practice block

Completed quilt with backing view.

Completed quilt close up.

Completed quilt all ready for shipping.