End of the Art Deco Monogram

This is the last installment of Ruby Short McKim’s Art Deco Monogram Font. It was published the October 30th. Ruby says that X, Y and Z are quite lacking in popularity but that many collect the whole series. That way when a gift is needed you have any combination of initials possible. I have known people with a last name starting with Y and Z, but never X!

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For the complete font here is a list of links:

               A – D      http://www.seacoastquilter.net/2016/03/ruby-short-mckim-embroidery.html

               E – H      http://www.seacoastquilter.net/2016/03/more-embroidered-monogram.html

               I – L        http://www.seacoastquilter.net/2016/03/quilt-show-coming-up.html

               M – P     http://www.seacoastquilter.net/2016/04/art-deco-monogram-m-p.html

               Q – T      http://www.seacoastquilter.net/2016/04/art-deco-monogram-q-t.html

               U – W    http://www.seacoastquilter.net/2016/04/art-deco-monogram-u-w.html

Also, the posts are all tagged as Art Deco Font. 

The 101 Patchwork Blocks quilt that will start next Wednesday. I will share a couple layout options and an overview of the blocks between now and then. I am going to do mostly rotary cut blocks but will offer a choice of some of the applique blocks that can be included. I'm also planning on one or two pieced final borders. I expect this quilt will be queen sized if you make all the blocks. I'm having fun deciding which ones to start with!

Talk to you soon,

Mary

Art Deco Monogram U-W

This installment of Ruby Short McKim’s Art Deco Monogram Font is U to W. There is only one more week to go for the full alphabet. Oddly, this one was published out of order in the original newspaper so I had to hunt for it. The paragraph is hard to read but it talks of painting a coffee can and decorating it with a monogram and maybe stripes for a Christmas gift. It was published the 25^th of October.

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I’m working on the 101 Patchwork Patterns blocks and a layout for the quilt. The schedule is one block per week, usually on Wednesday, from May through December. I plan to use traditional thirties fabrics for my sample but it would look great in anything. It will be a medallion style with narrow solid borders between rounds to make the measurements fit. I’ve also varied the size of the blocks in the rounds so that we aren’t cutting wonky sized pieces as much as possible.

I have an original catalog from McKim Studios from 1931-32. It is fascinating to look though it and see the quilt patterns, embroidery designs, and general sewing projects. Everything from stuffed toys to aprons and other clothing is included. Here is a page of pre-cut quilt kits – check out the prices!

Thanks for visiting,

Mary

Art Deco Monogram Q – T

This installment of Ruby Short McKim’s Art Deco Monogram Font is Q to T. The column shows a couple sample uses of the font this time. There is an odd lady in the center with a monogram on her shoulder, and a shirt at the bottom that uses the monogram on a pocket. I checked Wikipedia for the definition of a monogram and it says: “A monogram is a motif made by combining two or more letters to form one symbol.” They are used for individuals, companies, corporations, and even royalty. I found an interesting article from a fashion historian about the use of monograms in the 1920s. And there is even a seller on Etsy who will design a custom wedding monogram.

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I’m very excited to announce that I will be participating in a blog hop in June. Each of the Opposites Attract participants will be offering a small project using three colors. The idea came from the wonderful two color quilts, like the red and white quilt exhibit in New York City a couple years ago. But designing with just two colors can be a challenge so the organizer, Marian at Seams to be Sew, chose to use three. I know what colors I am using but haven’t finalized a design yet. Maximum size is 35” x 50” so I’m thinking of a table topper/runner. The hop is being sponsored by The Fat Quarter Shop.

Have a great weekend,

Mary

Art Deco Monogram M-P

Hope you are having a good week. I have been busy writing a block of the month pattern for my guild this week. The big finale is in June so I’ve got to finish the assembly directions. I’ll share my sample once the guild sees the quilt.

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This installment of Ruby Short McKim’s Art Deco Monogram Font is M to P. We’ve reached the M so I’ve created my monogram, MF. I think I’ll digitize it and embroider it on a zippered bag or wallet. I make a lot of “In the Hoop” machine embroidery projects and have made several wallets . These are so easy to make and give you a really nice finished product. There are step by step photo instructions included with the embroidery files. I have a number of Embroidery Garden designs and love them all. A monogram on the front or the lower inside pocket would look great. This is the 8" x 12" version with an added wrist strap. There is room enough for cards, money and your phone!
Embroidery Garden

I'm off to do some sewing this afternoon. Please share this post with your friends who might like the monogram font.

Thanks,

Mary

Quilt Show coming up

MQX Quilt Festival - New England

Manchester, New Hampshire

April 6 – 9, 2016

Coming up next week is the MQX Quilt Festival – New England. This will take place at the Center of New Hampshire in Manchester, NH, April 6 – 9, 2016. There is an online brochure you can see, and class and event registration is still open. I have attended this show a number of times, and taken several classes. The quilts are top notch! Nationally known quilters share their beautiful quilts, and their talents in classes. And of course the vendors are great. If you are a thread collector there are always several dealers here. I love this show!

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Here is the next four letters for the Ruby Short McKim monogram font. I haven’t decided what I’m going to do with these letters but I’ll have mine drawn next time. I haven’t gotten to the “M” for Mary yet!

Have a great weekend,

Mary

More Embroidered Monogram

Just a quick post today to share the next part of the Ruby Short McKim Monogram Font from the Decatur Review.

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Please share this blog with your friends who might enjoy it.

Thanks, 
Mary

Ruby Short McKim Embroidery

To introduce Ruby Short McKim’s designs I am going to post a weekly alphabet installment. This is intended for use as an embroidered monogram with both left and right versions of the letters provided. Ruby designed this during the early part of the Art Deco period. There’s a nice article about this style, popular in the 1920s to 1940s, at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Deco.

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I found these in the Decatur Review newspaper from Decatur, Illinois. I do a lot of genealogy research and there are historical newspapers included in my Ancestry.com subscription. Decatur is in the middle of Illinois in farm country. I lived in Bloomington/Normal for five years in the 80s. It was a shock to move from New England to the middle of the corn fields!

Thanks for looking today. Please share this blog with your friends who might enjoy it. 

Thanks, 

Mary