I have to say, I knew I didn't stand a chance fabric-wise once I first caught a glimpse of these (umm.. are you kidding me?!) So the pattern came... and two weeks passed with no cutting. Or fabric pairing, for that matter. Then the other night, as I was tidying up my sewing space, I (literally) tossed the pattern aside onto a pile of my husband's old dress shirts (I've been picking them out of the goodwill pile for a while now, just waiting for the right repurposing project). Later on, when I went to fetch the pattern amidst that pile of tailored goodness, I figured hey, what the heck? And with that, steam {hunk} was born ;)
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| Seeing this last week definitely helped rekindle the flame ;) Thanks Jennifer! |
Of course, once I realized that I was actually going to make something out of those old shirts... I immediately needed more. So... I may or may not have encouraged a few more select donations to the resident charity pile ;) I mean... it's still for a good cause... right?
Loving the change of pace that comes with working with such inherently masculine fabrics. And the constant reminder of how much my husband really does love plaid ;)
Linking up with Lee! So have you caught the steam punk bug yet?!
Yep--I have had Amy's post open on the computer for a few days now, as I really love the Steam Punk block. I love that you are using your husband's shirts as a starting point--perfect. And yes, I agree. It is a good use of those!
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Steam hunk--love it! This is the first I've seen. Now I have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! This is going to be fantastic.
ReplyDeleteNo!!!!!!!!!!!1 I have to take a look now....it is cute!!
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks!
ReplyDeleteEsther
Yes, I've been drooling over Jeannette's blocks too! But I love your idea of finding some new love for old shirts! Great name too!
ReplyDeleteI haven't got the bug, but love your blocks.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been bitten by that bug but I'm slow to jump in with the popular patterns (still haven't done a scrappy trip!) Yours is an awesome version, though. The menswear patterns are perfect for the steam punk!
ReplyDeleteLove it. I am scared to explore the Steam Punk blocks as I am sure I will get hooked. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelove your fabric choices xo
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! Of course, having used up all of DH's old shirts, I may have to wait a while before I join you on the bandwagon :)
ReplyDeleteOh so wonderful!!! I love the idea of using old shirts, they suit this quilt perfectly! Can't wait to see more of what you come up with :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool using the shirts! "Steam hunk" = love it
ReplyDeleteI've caught the bug virtually and am playing along from the sidelines sadly. The fabric lends so well to the style,
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