What's on the line? and another little giveaway.......

If it's Monday, there must be a quilt "on the line" and there certainly is and what a pretty one, don't you think?..............

This is one of the many quilts that my mother and dad bought at auctions in Iowa. I have no date or any other info on the quilt. I suspect that it was made in the 40's just by the fabrics in the hexagons and the backing fabric that is a pink over all print. This quilt has been very well-loved and used. It's badly frayed on the edges and the fabrics are a bit worn but the quilt still retains an incredible fibrancy in the color choices of the quilter who stitched this Hexagon beauty. Just look at the thought that went into the color planning in this quilt. Here's a close-up of the center of the quilt............

and closer...........

and even closer..............

There are a few stains on the quilt but you actually have to look hard to find them. The quilt has one problem. While there are not many actual stains, the quilt is soiled and has an "I need to be washed" smell. It has been in a plastic bag because when I unpacked the quilts from my folks, this one and one other one had a certain smell to it. I put them both in a plastic bag and knew when I finally had time, the quilt would get a bath. That day has come and it's going to get a slow bath today. It is after-all Monday and that was supposedly "wash day" back in the "good old days". Speaking of those days........the maker of this hexagon quilt didn't have any fancy tools, templates or cutters to assist in cutting and then stitching all the hexagons in this quilt. I wonder what those quilters from yesteryear would think of the tools we use today and the quilts we make? There is no answer but the great thing is that quilting continues to be popular and a wonderful expression for our creative energies. I love sharing my creativity through my blog and as you know, I'm celebrating my third year blogging anniversary. I have another prize for someone. It's a book that features a tool that the quilter's of yesteryear might ask "what is that?"  Well, it's a rotary cutter and it makes cutting strips and squares a whole lot faster than you can with scissors and cardboard templates. LOL! Here's the book..............

It's not a new book (published late 90's) but it's timeless, as it's filled with great quilting projects, tips and color photos (I remember when many quilt books were lucky to have black and white photos!). To enter for a chance to win this book, I was going to have you tell me who also inspired me and that I mentioned in that first Blog of the Week post that I did. Well, silly me, once someone posts the answer, you all know it, so I'm going to tell you and then all you'll have to do is leave your name and e-mail link. That person is Nanette over at Freda'sHive!!  I "knew" Nanette before I began blogging. We "met" when we both visited another blog. We have been "blogging friends" ever since then. She often commented on my blog when no one else knew or cared about my blog and kept me going. I love her blog and her wonderful quilts. I could see this quilt I'm sharing today at her house. It's got polka dots and awesome fabrics that she would love. So let's add something to your comment to show you've read all this (the price you must pay to enter...LOL!).  Tell me, and others who will visit this post, ............  what blogger most inspired you when you first began blogging? Don't forget to leave your e-mail so I can contact you if your name is drawn for the book. You have until Thursday, June 9th at 9:00 p.m. to enter.
More fun coming up tomorrow. It will be crazy fun for sure!!!!
Have a good Monday!
Sandi