Today is our day in the Fat Quarter Shop 2012 Designer Mystery Block of the Month! If you've been following along, you know we have a mysterious photo that you will have to guess about. Here it is.....
I've been following along too and I believe I have guessed some correctly, and some I am at a total loss for. I think you have it easy here. Not only does the picture pretty much give it away - I will give you some clues.
This has been in my possession for over 10 years. It belonged to our aunt Rita for a lot longer than that. It was not brand new when she got it. It is at least 75 years old and probably closer to 100 years old. I think that satisfies the "vintage" part of the category. As for modern - well I think it's still pretty chic, and will be for a long time to come - so I guess it qualifies for "modern" too. Aunt Rita probably deserves her own blog post eventually. Everyone has a goofy aunt, don't they? Aunt Rita was ours.
This is all about the 2012 BOM from the Fat Quarter shop that we designed a block for. The lovely quilt (which you can see part of at the top of the post) is made with Vintage Modern by Bonnie and Camille for Moda Fabrics.
Do you need more clues?? Well, whenever I wear this item it makes me think of this song.
Still don't know what it is?? How about this --
Make a comment below and make your guess and you could be picked to win a Layer Cake™ of Prairie Paisley II from the Fat Quarter Shop. We'll also pick a winner here and send out something. Thanks!
Laurie
275 comments:
1 – 200 of 275 Newer› Newest»I think it might be a 'squash blossom' necklace. Turquoise & silver?
I'm guessing a squash blossom necklace. This is so much fun. Thanks , Karen M
I think it is a squash blossom all curled up.
I think you gave it away with the last photo. It's a traditional Squash Blossom necklace.
yes it looks like a squash blossom necklace. I hope I get picked. this is fun.Chris
From Australia never heard of 'squash bottom' jewellery. This I now understand from the zucchini flowers. Love the song but again the connection isn't there with the wonderful jewellery. Agree with the necklace or bracelet which has a glorious patina from being worn with love so often. So good luck to the winners, now I am going to search out an awful name for something so beautiful.
Well, it looks like silver and turquoise, and it looks like a necklace, and you've got a plate full of squash there.... a squash blossom necklace then! I would love to see how the rest of it looks.... Thanks for pitching in your beautiful fabric to this hop!
I think it is a squash blossom necklace. Thanks for the giveaway!
Looks like squash blossoms to me.
I hope you post a picture of the entire necklace later. I would love to see it. Oh, a squash blossom necklace.
I think it's a squash blossom necklace.
squash blossom necklace
A little bit of turquoise is peeking out on the bottom left of the photo.
A squash blossom necklace
Fun and games abound!! It's a squash blosoom necklace!!
Well the pic of the Flowers is For fried Blossoms. So I am going with Squash Blossom Necklace. Very nice
Silver squash blossom necklace...the last photo helped tons...thanks!~
I've learned something new to-day, I never even knew there was such a thing as a squash blossom necklace! (I'm from Ireland - we're more into potatoes!)
well, now that I have googled "squash blossom necklace", I see the connections with both the song and the zucchini! A wonderfully fun run about! my guess? Squash blossom necklace!
I guess it is a squash blossom necklace, looks great
as do the zucchini flowers, they make me hungry..
regards miranda
Squash blossom necklace. The second photo is definitely zuchinni blossoms.
debra said.. It is definitely a squash blossom necklace. As soon as I looked at it i could tell by the beveled beads. I have 4 but not as old as yours. I purchased all mine around 10 yrs. ago and they are all breath taking and your right always chic. your last clue was a dead giveaway--hope when contest is over you will show whole picture. thanks for the fun and giveaway
I am sure it is squash blossom jewelry, probably a necklace. My husband just gave one he had to his daughter, she is thrilled. Thanks, Linda.
It's a Navajo squash blossom necklace, silver with turquoise.
Hoping it is a squash blossom necklace. Would love to read more about your Aunt Rita. Take care!
I have to say that it's most likely, probably, I'm sure it could be, it seems to be a 'squash blossom necklace'. Cannot wait to see it in it's entirety. I had an Aunt Rita who also had amazing jewelry!
I am guessing a squash blossom jewellery. Thanks for the chance!
I must concur, a "squash blossom" jewelry item.
I'm going to go with a squash blossom necklace! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Well I know when I went to Sante Fe, NM which I believe is on/near Rte 66, there sure was a lot of pretty Native American jewelry there. I didn't purchase a squash blossum necklace but there sure were a lot of beautiful ones to be had.
I'm with the others - squash blossom necklace - thanks for the opportunity!
Well I definitely have to go along with everyone else a Squash Blossom Necklace for sure. I love them, can't get enough..
My guess is a squash blossom necklace. Thanks for a chance.
I had to google squash blossom necklace to find out what it was. Beautiful! Very unique piece of jewelry. That's my guess too.
It's a squash bottom necklace. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I think it is a squash blossom necklace. Thanks for the chance to win a giveaway. It sure is fun to be part of your blog community.
I think it must be a silver squash blossom necklace.
My guess is a squash blossom necklace
a squash blossom necklace
IJ think it is a squash blossom necklace. jillfroelich@yahoo.com
Well, I'm guessing squash blossom necklace! Thanks for the giveaway chance!
I must say -- I've learned something new today as well -- I had never seen or heard of a "Squash Blossom Necklace" (and I'm from the states !!) It will be fun to see the entire necklace and to hear about "Aunt Rita" ; )
Thanks ladies -- learning is good !
Karen
Definitely a squash blossom necklace. Would love to see a photo of the whole thing once the day is over.
Its a Native American Navajo made turquoise and silver squash blossom necklace.
Thanks to your savy followers...I am going with the squash blossom necklace...jmh
Squash blossom necklace.
Yep, it is a squash blossom necklace. I love the fabric it is sitting upon. I am loving this giveaway.
WOW! I learned something new-I didn't know what a squash blossom necklace was, so I googled the word and looked at the images...they are wonderful! Some all silver, some with torquoise, many with a Native American feel...possibly the origin ofthe design? Needless to say, your treasure is a Squash Blossom necklace!
I love Rt.66! We're going again this summer. I think your sharing your squash blossom necklace. I'm sure you could find some great sb necklaces on Rt.66.
Great clues --- squash blossom necklace. 44 years ago, right at this time, my new husband and I were driving on route 66, moving to California, where he was stationed in the Navy. Are you ready for some baseball?!!
quiltschon@att.net
Great clues! I think it's a squash blossom necklace.
I'm afraid I had to google the squash blossom necklace too......ive not heard of one before, Thank you x
It's a squash blossomed necklace.....they are beautiful....Trudy M.
I'm guessing squash blossom necklace. Thanks for the gieveaway.
A squash blossom necklace!
Thanks for the last photo! I was at a loss for the squash blossom necklace until then.
So I recognized the squash blossom, but I really don't think I would have ever put together that it was a necklace without other posters. Does that still count? I hope so.
I'm going to go with Squash Blossom Necklace too :)
I will guess a squash Blossom necklace, but also wondering if it is a scissor fob.
Debbie
A 'squash blossom' necklace...thanks for the clues...so far some have been really easy to guess and yes I am also in the dark with guessing a few.
This has been fun and thanks for the chance to play with more Prairie Paisley II.
Squash blossom jewelery... although I had to google it to figure it out
I'm guessing a squash blossom necklace! Thanks!
It must be a squash blossom necklace. I'd love to see a photo of the entire piece after the blog hop...thanks!
Ther is nothing more fun than receiving something from an aunt! When in New Mexico I fell in love with southwestern jewelry...what a treasure is this necklace!
never heard of squash blossom jewelry before now, but googled it and learned a bit about it. Interesting history. Would enjoy seeing a picture of the whole piece after this guessing game is over!
MGM
Squash blossom necklace. Lovely too. Thanks for the chance to win.
Mary
Squash blossom necklace? I hope you'll show it all off after the hop is over! Thanks for letting us play along!
It has to be a traditional Squash Bottom necklace! Thanks for the fun!
I guessed it was a necklace, but with the zucchini at the end, more specifically it must be a squash blosson necklace. Kathie L in Allentown
Took me a little searching to come up with a guess, because I've never heard of a squash blossom necklace... but the squash blossoms, I am very familiar with-- I see them every Summer in my Dad's garden!... :-) Thank you for the wonderful prize that you're giving us a chance to win!!! :-)
It looks as though a few guessed correctly before me! lol A squash blossom necklace...thanks for the chance!
It might be a squash blossom necklace. Makes me think of summer which I hope comes soon.
Wow are you lucky to have that piece of Turquois jewelry. That would be a great squash blossom necklace or bolor with great Native American silver work from the Southwest...off Route 66? Thanks for sharing!
It must be a squash blossom necklace. How fun!
I think it's sqush blossom necklace, I had a great aunt that did sewing for people and I love watching her and play the material and thread, wish I had them now.
I had to Google it. My guess is squash blossom necklace.
I think they are squah blossom necklace. Have a good week!
I wonder, did Aunt Rita pick the Squash Blossom Necklace up on a trip along Rt 66? Great blog and fun, thank you. My guess Squash Blossom Necklace.
I had to google a squash blossom also - very pretty! Traditional silver and turquoise jewelry lasts forever..you're lucky to have it. Thanks for the giveaway!
I've never owned one but it is a beautiful "Squash Blossom Necklace."
I love silver and turquoise jewelry. From the clues (esp. the last one) it must be a squash blossom piece. Thanks!
Karen in Breezy Point
Well, I think its a squash blossom necklace too. If so, not only is it vintage, it's also very valuable, a real collector's item. As I read all the things in this blog hop I wonder what I would have vintage. I have all my prom dresses from the 60's but I also have my mom's wedding dress(40's) and my grandmother's dinner dress. And my FIL's army uniform from WWII. I have more than I thought!
A squash blossom necklace!
I've never heard of a squash blossom necklace, but after googling it, some of them are gorgeous! I have seen some before, I just didn't know the name. Can't wait to see all of yours!
Well, when you've never heard of "squash blossom" necklace it isn't easy, ha ha ! I googled it though and agree that it looks like one so I guess that's my guess;>) thanks, Rhonda (marshudson at comcast dot net)
Squash Blossom Necklace. Thanks for the opportunity. :)
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Although I seem to be coming late to the party, so to speak, I know your item to be a squash blossom necklace -- how lovely!
I'm going with Squash Blossom Necklace too!!
without the clue of the squash blossom I probably would not have gotten it LOL - I was on the wrong track just by looking at the photo. But my guess is the silver squash blossom necklace with probably turquoise. thanks for the giveaway opportunity - Melody
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My grandmother had a squash blossom necklace and now I'm wondering where it went!
Great fun and I'd be soooo happy to win!!
I think it must be a squash blossom necklace!
Hey, I had no clue so giving everyone elses answer...squash blossom necklace.
Your aunt had good taste in jewelry. Lucky you. I'm guessing a squash blossom necklace. Thanks for the giveaway.
I had to google squash bottom necklace to see what it was. My grandmother had a lot of turquoise. Don't remember seeing a necklace like that in her collection.
That's my guess too.
I am guessing it is a squash blossom necklace :)
I think it's a Native American silver squash blossom necklace.
Pretty! It's a turquoise and silver Squash Blossom necklace....
Hve to go with squash blossom necklace.
A squash blossom necklace? I hope when the guessing is over we get to see the whole thing!
I'm going with a squash blossom necklace. Thanks for the chance to win.
Shawn M.
Add my name to that growing list for a squash blossom necklace
Squash blossom neclace :) !!!
That is so cool how old it is and has been in the family! WOW!
squash blossom necklace
squash blossom necklace
It is a squash blossom necklace
I am guessing a squash blossom necklace. This is so much fun, thanks for the clues.
Debbie Hall
Quiltingathome@earthlink.net
a squash bottom necklace (and totally borrowed from everyone else) thanks!
marksey3@msn.com
It sure looks like a squash blossom necklace. Very cool!
Route 66 is where you could buy all kinds of southwest jewerly. One would have been a squash blossom necklace.
A squash blossom necklace. Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Since Route 66 runs through the Southwest, and you have a picture of squash blossoms, I will guess a squash blossom necklace! I would love to see the whole necklace. Thanks for the chance to win!
I believe it's a squash blossom necklace. I really love vintage jewelry, so I will be on the lookout for one in the future. This is FUN! Thanks for participating.
I know the second item are squash blossoms, so maybe a squash blossoms necklace?
it is some kind of necklace possibly squash blossoms.
I guess it is a Squash Blossom necklace. Thank you for the chance to win some beautiful fabric!
A really cool squash blossom necklace!
I vote for a squash-blossom necklace...you are a Lucky Lady!
You actually have a squash blossom necklace?! I am so jealous! lol
I am almost certain it is a squash blossom necklace. I hope we get to wee it, once the blog hop is finished!
Definitely a squash blossom. I'd love to see what it really looks like! Thanks!!
A squash blossom necklace. Perhaps Navajo? Very interesting-I'm learning a lot doing this blog hop. :) Thank you!
Yes we all have an Aunt Rita. Mine was named Helen. I honestly had no ideal what a squash blossom necklace was until I googled it.
Thanks for the give away and the fun. Would love to hear some Aunt Rita stories.
It is a squash blossom necklace anad how lucky you are to have one that is so old.
Squash blossoms! I've never seen squash blossom jewelry before. I'll have to google and see.
Squash blossom necklace! Can't wait to see it!
It's a sterling silver and turquoise Squash Blossom necklace. How lucky you are to own one that old!! ~Jody R.
It looks like a necklace but zucchini blossoms? Maybe it's a squash blossom necklace.
I think it's some kind of jewelry? Not sure, but that's my guess! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
I'm going to say a squash blossom necklace. (I think I'm my nieces' and nephews' crazy aunt, too...) Thanks and I love your new line!!
Is it a squash blossom necklace?
Now those are good clues! Some of the previous bloggers' clues have been a little sketchy! I think it is a squash blossom necklace!
A squash blosson necklace!
It is squash blossom necklace, I think
I would have said zucchini flower jewellery because I recognised the black tarnish of old silver but I guess it is cheating to look at the others answers because until today have never heard of such a thing as squash blossum silver necklaces. I have seen the silver and turquoise but this is all new and very interesting thanks. Your Aunt sounded interesting too! Grace:) weftandwarp(at)hotmail(dot)com
Squash blossom jewelry! How fun. Would love to here about your Aunt. My Aunts that were fun were Aunt Dorothy and Aunt Bert. Then there was Aunt Julie, she had the most amazing Cast Iron Frying pan. I was sure she cooked everything in it!
Well I had to google squash blossom necklace, I am no good at this game. I was thinking courgettes, zucchini?
Aunt Rita owned a "Squash Blossom" necklace!! :)
Candace in CA
That tiny little hint of turquoise gave it away - it's a piece of Squash Blossom jewelry!
Ah a squash blossom necklace. My MIL has one that I love. So pretty!
I think it is a squash blossom necklace. Thanks for the clues!
I'm guessing a squash blossom necklace.
Jan S.
j.stacey@sbcglobal.net
My guess is a squash blossom necklace:) Thanks for the chance to win.
I've never seen a squash blossom necklace before. I hope you show a picture of the whole thing in a future post. I adore your Prairie Paisley lines - thanks for the chance to win some!!
I had never heard of a squash blossom necklace. I was thinking a rosary or something like that, but the squash blossom picture was a very valuable hint. Thanks!
Like many others, I'm guessing a squash blossom necklace! Thanks for the chance to win!
necklace w/beads shaped by baby zucchinis? Looks like silver.
It looks like a lovely squash blossom necklace.
a turquise and silver squash blossom necklace
OOh I'd love to see this necklace after the contest is over. It's definitely a squash blossom necklace. My Mom had an absolutely gorgeous one my Dad bought her while we were on vacation in South Dakota and when she died I let my brothers' fiancee have that. Yea, I could really kick myself now for doing that but I knew they would be married for sure and was being nice to her because I knew she'd wear it.
Like the others- a squash blossom necklace. Thanks for the hints.
I'm guessing a squash blossom necklace.
Beautiful vintage squash bloosom necklace ...like your blog and fabrics. Thanks,Maggie P
I am guessing it is a squash blossom necklace.
A squash blossom necklace, probably purchased on Route 66!
Yes, I too agree with so many others, this must be a vintage Native American squash blossom necklace! Thanks for the opportunity to win. You simply MUST post a photo of the entire necklace after the contest!
I am guessing that it's a squash blossom necklace. I would love to see the whole necklace!
definitely a necklace. I had to look up squash blossoms though. ;)
Going with the crowd here... squash blossom jewelry, likely a necklace. I have never seen one before, but I'll be on the lookout now!
Turquoise squash blossom necklace - great clues!
I think it is a squash blossom necklace! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
I am going to say a silver and turqoise necklace. If it's a special squash blossom necklace as everyone else is saying...don't know what that is.
A Native American Turquoise squash blossom necklace. I have to admit the squash flowers had me confused because I have never heard of a necklace that was called that. So I cheated and googled it. I also see a tad of turquoise in your photo. I hope you will show the whole thing later.
I think it's a beautiful squash blossom necklace~~~~~
A vintage piece of squash blossom jewelry.(necklace).
Thanks for the chance to win!
I think it could be a squash blossom necklace. Thank you!
Could it be a squash blossom necklace? Love the Prairie Paisley II & can't wait to get some.
a silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace
Yep sure looks like a Squash Blossom necklace, 100 yrs old wow !
Cant wait to see the entire Squash Blossom Necklace once the blog hop is over!!!
I couldn't hear the song, but the glimpse of the mystery item reminds me of my Aunt Betty's turquoise Native American Squash Blossom pendant/necklace. She always had the coolest stuff.
I guess a squash blossom necklace.
I think it is a squash blossom necklace.
Only thing I can think of is a squash blossom necklace. Not sure how the song fits in though.
It is a Squash Blossom necklace. I love it! You are very clever and I loved the video. Thanks for the chance. (from BC)
I think this is squash blossom necklace.---Gail
Well I too have learned something new today! :)Its a Squash Blossom Necklace, Very Interesting!!
I concur--squash blossom necklace
I think its a squash blossom necklace too :)
What a cool bit of vintage! I'm guessing it's a 'squash blossom' design necklace. I'd love to see the whole thing once the hop is over!
I also think it's a squash blossom necklace.
How luck your are to own an over 100 year old piece of Native American Jewelry, the bir of the "Squash Blossom" necklace that I can see, sure has wonderful patina on it. I hope you post the whole pic when this is over. There must be some wonderful sentimental feelings.
thanks for the chance to win some PP II I still need to get some to go with my PP I so maybe, just maybe I'll win the layer cake. Fingers crossed here!
How luck you are to own an over 100 year old piece of Native American Jewelry, the bir of the "Squash Blossom" necklace that I can see, sure has wonderful patina on it. I hope you post the whole pic when this is over. There must be some wonderful sentimental feelings.
thanks for the chance to win some PP II I still need to get some to go with my PP I so maybe, just maybe I'll win the layer cake. Fingers crossed here!
Is it a turquoise necklace? I've heard of a certain type being called "squash blossom", but I'm not familiar with the look of it. Thanks for the chance!
I'm guessing a squash blossom necklace; the fact that it is so old is really cool. I love Prairie Paisley II!
Squash blossom necklace. How cool.
A squash blossom necklace?
Boy, you learn something new every day! :) Squash blossom necklace. :)
HA! What else could it be? A squash blossom necklace! I would LOVE your Aunt Rita!
Oh my...a turquoise and silver squash blossom necklace...thanks for the added Nat video, I love the song and the singer!
An old squash blossom necklace! Can't wait to hear about your funny, dear old aunt!
I am guessing a squash blossom necklace.
My guess is a squash blossom necklace.
How about a Squash Blossom Necklace
It's a squash blossom necklace. My husband is from the area of the country where Navajos make these. My father-in-law made me some out of silver that I LOVE.
Is it a Navajo Sguash Blossom necklace? What a treasure you have.
Not so sure on this, but a necklace?
What fun clues!!! A squash blossom necklace...amazing...I think I might be the "aunt" in the family :)
It looks like a silver beaded necklace - some round beads and some beads that dangle. I see the other comments saying "squash blossom necklace." I've never heard of that type of necklace.
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I'm going with a squash blossom necklace (or bracelet) thanks for a chance to win :) laurie
llsbaskets@comcast.net
A squash blossom necklace? It's adorable!
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