You've seen this sweet little Boomer before, all dressed up and hanging out in my garden. I've added her to my new calendar, too. This is a vintage block first published by The Ladies Art Company in 1898. Boomer in the Garden The full name of this block is Oklahoma Boomer. Not sure why an Oklahoma settler was depicted like this for a quilt block, but I think it's really cute. I made this quilt over 30 years ago and still own it. If you look at the border, you will notice that it is not typical quilting fabric but actually decorator fabric! I sewed with what I had on hand and there was a designer fabrics outlet a few blocks from my house in an industrial neighborhood and I loved to visit and find big, bold prints for my quilts. I think it adds to Boomer's appeal. Don't you just love her eyelet lace skirt? I hand quilted this, too. Yes, those are ruched roses and yoyos and buttons and pieces of ribbon (the flower stems).  Here's another vintage quilt with 3-D rose...