Well, the other week, I was at a local drug store, and in walked an elderly lady, dressed to the nines in skinny black jeans and coordinated accessories. But, what stood out the most was the shocking pink swatch of hair at her left temple! I watched her move about the store and she was a real pistol, and I thought, "Why NOT dress up granny?"
So, I came home and I did!
I love making Granny Squares,
as evidenced by this picture of my
scrappy leader-ender project from over the winter.
Here are the first two grannies I came up with.
I decided I would keep the consistency of the white line throughout all my blocks.
The next one is ready to sew up,
which I will do leader-ender style while I work on another WIP.
I'm having fun trying to think of creative ways to 'Dress Up Granny'
and look forward to working on these,
one block at a time,
as the spirit moves me,
over the summer.
I have no idea where it will go from here
or how long it will take!
Happy Quilting!
XO,
Karen
neat idea - isn't it surprising every now and then we we see an old granny that is not like everyone else and plays it her way
ReplyDeleteI love this and the story of where you got the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour Grannies look 👀 great dressed up. Look forward to seeing them made into a flimsy.
ReplyDeleteI've pulled out my Granny blocks today but mine are very sedate compared to yours - I think my grannies haven't taken the pep pill that yours have! Great work :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the story, you are so funny and it's a great idea to 'dress up granny'. Your dressing up blocks are very creative, I'm looking forward to seeing more of them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story and fantastic inspiration! The blocks are looking fabulous! Christine x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks. I have always want to make granny square blocks. I too have leader/ender projects on the go. My current one is ready to be sewn into strips. I hope you made it home safely.
ReplyDeleteFun story! I would have loved to see that granny. She sounds like quite a personality. :) Your granny squares will be enough to make a quilt in no time!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to have that consistent white strip through each block! Your grannies will be rockin' :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a fabulous idea and the blocks look amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh please, have a Granny quilt along! That would be super great fun to make Granny a little fancy...who is in??
ReplyDeleteLove this story and I love how you are Dressing Granny up! You totally have to make one with a bit of pink in it :)
ReplyDeleteGrin....Dress up Granny. Love your new granny blocks especially the purple one with the yellow star.
ReplyDeleteBRILLIANT!!! It does look all dressed up!
ReplyDeletePretty cute grannies! Great idea!
ReplyDeletewow Karen they look fantastic,i love your interpretation of it x
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I love how just the little changes make such a difference in this block!
ReplyDeleteYour leader/ender grannies are gorgeous and how fun to dress up granny! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the inspiration and the blocks.
ReplyDeleteHow very clever you are, and talented. Those squares are so colorful, outstanding idea.
ReplyDeleteOh how FUN Karen!!! Can't wait to see your next blocks. That's what I call putting inspiration to work for you - and how!!!!
ReplyDeleteAlways good to find inspiration in the unusual! I love your blocks. xx
ReplyDeleteI do love how you saw inspiration and carried it through to your sewing of granny blocks. My Grandma taught me to always see things with "different" eyes. Very creative dear. <3
ReplyDeleteLoved the story of your inspiration for these blocks and I think you have dressed up your grannies extremely well !
ReplyDeletewow they look great.......its great to think outside the circle sometimes.....goodluck and I look forward to seeing you blocks coming along.....
ReplyDeleteYour grannies rock! Love them all but Love the last one the best.
ReplyDeleteI really love your dressed up grannies! What a great idea. You are quite a pistol yourself ... :) Pat
ReplyDeleteWhy not dress up Granny....love it.
ReplyDeleteLove your Grannies Karen...such a great idea
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and the inspiration behind it. This sounds like a perfect quilter's book. Dressing up Granny. Great title. Maybe you should publish...
ReplyDeleteIt will be fun to see all the ways you dress her up.
What fun! Great design ideas. Thanks, Karen.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great design idea!
ReplyDeleteYour grannies are really stylish!!!
ReplyDeleteI love those skinny white lines in the blocks! A great unifying feature.
ReplyDeleteDress up granny blocks ! Great idea
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