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Each Block in Grandma’s Kitchen will be a memory or event. And this week we talk about ‘The Kitchen’ itself….
This week is all about The Kitchen! My maternal grandma, Na-Na, had what she called ‘Half a Modern Kitchen’. She also had Half a Modern bathroom but a series called Grandma’s Bathroom just didn’t seem.. well.. what I wanted to do.. ha!
In my story in the pattern I explain WHY she called her kitchen that.
The block is a take on tiles. Back-splashes, floors, maybe on a table trivet. Somewhere there is usually tile work in a kitchen. That is the memory from my Na-Na’s her tiles.
I want you to think about your grandma’s kitchen and what item really stands out. Maybe a new fridge, a great stove, a bread box or tile work. Did she or grandpa have certain mugs, or places to sit.. what is that ONE THING that really stands out. Mine is Na-Na’s ‘Half a Modern’.
Samplers are so fun as you make just one block. BUT you might be thinking.. how DOES that look in repeat? The power of this block is in repeat. I have this bonus layout in the pattern for you.. plus the design page to do color choices!
Here is my family portrait! I am resisting the urge to get more of the darker reddish pink in here. There are not that many FQs of those in the bundle. I may have to break down and add some from my stash. That is how this works.. as I go along the quilt might just NEED something else.
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14 Responses
I have not started yet, everyone’s blocks look so good!
The thing I remember most about my grandma’s kitchen was that it was painted pink. When we got our house, I painted my kitchen pink!!
HELP! I have just joined and am trying to catch up with the Grandmas Kitchen blocks. I have been able to download blocks 1, 3 & 4 but I can’t find block two other than the picture. The directions, etc. are not coming up. Can you help? Thanks,
Carolyn
no they are not Terry.. i tell you that on the project page
I remember that grandma’s kitchen seemed small for a farm kitchen. It had a table in the middle with a linoleum top and the countertops were linoleum also. I can see grandma in her apron with her back to me washing the dishes.
I had so much fun doing the Solstice Challenge even though the quilt is BIG. I was glad to see this one would be smaller. However, I don’t seem to be getting the emails from you anymore. Could you please add me to the list again? Thank you.
Pat, will all of the blocks be 12″? Terry
I remember the clown cookie jar that sat in the corner on the cabinet. When my Granny passed away that was the item I wanted of hers more than anything. I have it sitting on my cabinet now.
I remember my Nana’s wood stove and icebox with the drip pan on the floor underneath!
Querida Pat: no tuve la suerte de conocer a mis abuelos. Es una pena pero así es. Saludos.
Pat Sloan,
Would you please double-check to be sure you put the 4/25 pattern in. I cannot find it this week. Your website is trying to cover so many topics and so many ads that it’s very difficult to find things.
Thanks you.
Mary Dunn
Haslett, Michigan
I remember my Nana’s big white porcelain sink with the built in drainboard! Also her kitchen table…I guess it was enamel. With drawers at each end that stored the silverware.
I remember my Nana’s big white porcelain sink with the built in drainboard! Also her kitchen table…I guess it was enamel. With drawers at each end that stored the silverware.
Dad’s mom lived with us for a while when I was little so I only have memories of our kitchen. What I remember best is the curtains. My mom went to Penny’s and bought I bleached muslin and green and yellow trim. She made cafe curtains for the two windows in our big eat in kitchen. She was so proud of them and kept them spotless, starched and ironed. I have all of her sewing things and came across a package of the green trim the other days. What memories it brought back!
I haven’t started the blocks yet but I hope too. Just wanted to say the thing I remember most about my grandparents kitchen was the ironing board that was always there. Grandpa used to iron his t-shirts and underwear. This was in the early 60″s. What a guy!!!