Seminole Patchwork Vest
I wore this vest Saturday and thought I show post about another type of craft which I do. I don't do patchwork quilting, but do like Seminole patchwork. This was made in '97, but I did see the pattern still available a few years ago, so it still may be. The smallest pieces are 1/4 " by 3/4" finished. I worked with something that small? Yes, I did and I loved it. It is 100% cotton. I lined it with the same eggshell which I used in the pieces. I put on these purchased pants for the photo, and I see that that was a bad idea, as the fit is, well, bad. The front of the vest overlaps the back piece. A layer of batting is in between and to determine how I wanted the placement of the Seminole bands, I put the batting on a board, and laid the bands on the batting. This is view b, with a variation they offered although it is not shown on the envelope. Editing to add: Someone just asked me what a vest like this would cost. I really don't know, but I read ...