picture is what my Photo Expert does if I hit 'quick fix'. I must say, I like it better, but they aren't that bright. The second and third picture are of the same blocks!! I thought it would be most effective to stick the color enhancement in the middle..LOL. Bear with me, it's been a long day in the garage. Sorting, purging and carrying boxes....and....I've lost the remote somewhere between my recliner and the dining room table, and my eyes hurt.Not much stitching done last night or today, tried to embroider for awhile, sitting outside with Ebby, but my eye wasn't co-operating. Luckily it's just a big, white dishtowel, and quite forgiving. I put the rusty blocks to soak, but warm water and soap only removes the years of grime. I wonder if Oxy Clean might touch that rust?? Worth a try on the worst one. That one actually has a hole where the rust stain is the most intense...it probably can't be used except as 'parts'. I haven't decided how to set them, but I'm leaning towards on-point. If I use a setting block, what color can I possible use with these things??? A shirting maybe? Almost would have to look tea dyed. Suggestions welcome!
Tomorrow is a 'run' day for me. The car is getting serviced early, and I have a load of stuff to drop off for Jean. Then I'm heading to Stillwater, MN to have lunch and shop with the DD#1, My Princess *VBS*. There are a few art supplies I need from Michael's, and I understand there is a nice quilt shop in Stillwater, so I'll look for that also.Another quilt from Patti is up at Orphan Train blog, and I have Sio's permission to use her photo of the finished Maverick(or Orphan block) quilt. She says she has another she'll be sharing on her blog soon. You can find her at http://scrapsandthreadtales.blogspot.com/
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Finn, There is a product out called "Whink" that removes rust spots from sinks and tubs. On 1 occasion, I had to use it using an eye dropper and then a damp cloth to remove rusty pin marks from a quilt. Which I then washed immediately. The quilt, not the cloth. Whink can be found in some large grocery stores or hardware stores. I'd do a test block and see how it affects the fabric though.
I think these blocks have character. I've had good luck with oxy clean before. Great colors.
too bad we don't have a "quick fix" for life that we could just click a button and make everything brighter. have fun shopping and visiting with your daughter.
You know I reckon these blocks might just sparkle if you set them with a dark colour - and I'd personally go with them on point in a chequerboard fashion alternated with a rich deep conker brown
I agree with Anne-on point with a darker brown or even a deep blue. They're wonderful. Try the oxy clean-that stuff is amazing. What a great find though!Have fun on your outing
I love those blocks, they will make a a very nice quilt when put together. Oxy clean will do the trick.
Love these blocks - no matter what the color *s* Good luck with the rust spot. I hope the OxyClean does the trick for you. I have used it on spots around my house with some darned good results.
a run day with the joy of your DD#1 and a quilt shop- sounds like a perfect day to me.
Finn -- what about a denim look fabric to set them with? (of course, I think everything goes with Jeans) The soft colors could work especially if it was a lighter color blue. I think I would embrace the faded colors and go with it -- it might not be what you would have done, but it would honor the blocks and their maker!
If a wash in oxy clean doesn't get it out you might care to make and apply a paste, leave it to set a while then add warm water and soak.
I agree with atet denim goes with everything and a chambray blue would work very well with these lovely old things.
A gal here in KC had a beautiful old quilt that had been stored in a trunk in the attic. There was a house fire, the trunk was found scorched but intact. The guild tried everything with no luck at getting the soot out....and then they tried denture cleanser in the tub. They ran enough water in the tub to cover the quilt, put in several packets of the fizzing denture cleanser, mixed it all up, and then soaked the quilt in the water for a couple of hours. It looked brand new. Something else to try....
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