Way-Back Machine, part 2

We are still in the late 1980s today with a look at a different Double Irish Chain. Still just two colors, this one was made for Dear Daughter #1, Erin. Born in 1985, Erin was likely getting a big-girl bed and needed a quilt, of course.

 

The color is indicative of a popular color from the late '80s - dusty rose. Both fabrics are calico-type prints, and I was just sure it would become a classic favorite for Erin. I don't recall that she was ever very enamored by this quilt; as she got older, it was relegated to being folded up in the top of the closet, or covered with something more kid-oriented.

 

I am having a hard time remembering who quilted this quilt. More than likely, I had my grandmother do it for me. However, I have a bit of doubt. Because it is all cross-hatch quilted, even into the borders, I wonder if I might have done this one? Maybe? I don't know what quilting frame I would have used, because I am sure this quilt was made before I had my Q-Snap frame. I don't remember a hoop, either. I guess I have a mystery on my hands.

My pictures show varying shades of that dusty rose color, and I blame the natural light in the room at the time I was snapping them. The sun was fierce; I closed the curtains, waited on cloud cover, tried all sorts tricks to affect the lighting and get a true read on the color. The top pic is most accurate.

Tomorrow, I will have one more Double Irish Chain to share from the way-back machine. I really did get on a roll with this pattern. After that, I hope to be far enough along on my present-day sewing to show you a new Double Irish Chain.

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