Aunt Grace Quilt Through the Years

I have a confession to make...

although in recent years I've been creating

mostly modern projects,

I've got a soft spot in my heart for 1930's fabrics

and reproductions.

{You already know how much I adore Dresden Plate quilts, 

if you've seen my Winter Dresden quilt.}

Back in 2003 Marcus Brothers

released a line of Judie Rothermel fabrics

called Aunt Grace Through the Year.

Three prints reflected a theme for each month in the calendar year.

I made this quilt, called Grandma's Collection

as part of a Marcus Brothers challenge in 2003.

{I've never gone to New York City, but my quilt has been there!}

I didn't win any prizes there, but back home,

I collected a couple of ribbons at local quilt shows.

:)

I used every print in the line,

making one machine appliqued Dresden plate for each month.  

The border used square patches, in calendar order.

I hand-quilted the whole thing, in traditional patterns.

I added in solid fabrics in colors that were popular in the 1930's.

{My favorite is "that green" for the border.}

Come with me as we go

Through the Year with Aunt Grace...

starting with January.

There's a cute little skiing bear,

with children playing in the snow and icy blue flowers.

February features conversation hearts and lots of pink and red.

March is the month for shamrocks in emerald green.

Since April often brings Easter,

the prints boast sweet Easter eggs and bunnies.

May flowers are plentiful in these adorable prints.

June brides and weddings are represented in this set.

I think July is fabulous,

with patriotic stripes, flowers and Uncle Sam hats!

August is vacation time for our family...

here are some sandy scenes and beautiful beach umbrellas just for fun.

September means back-to-school,

and these cute prints make it easier to say goodbye to summer.

October glows with vintage Halloween prints...my favorites!

November celebrates harvest time with

an adorable scarecrow, acorns and leaves.

December brings Christmas, with beautiful candles

and a classic Santa Claus print.

Did you know that Judie Rothermel

is celebrating 25 Years as a quilt fabric designer?

Marcus Brothers is hosting another challenge,

 in her honor.

I still have a lot of fabric left from this line...

I think I'm going to make a "new" quilt to honor Judie Rothermel

in my own way!