It seems that I love the beginning process of quiltmaking the best. I finished the Churn Dash borders and backing for quilting, but started putting together this Black/Gold/White top during the New Orleans Saints game yesterday.
I have made this quilt before a few years ago for a retiring employee. A reader Jenn found it and saw the potential in the colors for Purdue. The top was born on the wall, so there are no formal instructions. I am making the one above a little different (more blocks no borders). However, here are a few notes:
- 4-patches of white/gold, using 2 1/2" squares (2 of each color), finishing at 4".
- The pinwheels of black/white use 2 1/2" HSTs.
- Combine (2) 4-patches and (2) pinwheels to form to 8" (finished) blocks.
- The hour glass alternating blocks are finished at 8" --- It looks like I will be a little short on the plaid black/gold/white (shown below), so I may need to improvise a little with the white Kona cotton. Look closely at the black and see the tiny Fleur de Lis prints -- oh how perfect!
My checklist for the remainder of the year is shrinking. I need to finish the binding on 2 rainbow quilts; quilt and bind the churn dash and Saintly Pinwheels as soon as possible. The other four quilts are due before Christmas. HOWEVER, I will find the time for Bonnie Hunter's mystery starting the day after Thanksgiving.
Linking up today with Judy at Patchworks Times today!
7 comments:
Great design! I really like your layout and the colors you are using.
You always have the prettiest quilts! This one is no exception.
Great design, and I love how you described it as "born on the wall." Sometimes those are the best designs!
I really like this design! I like the positive/negative setting.
Thank you again for writing back to me! I was so excited I started working on it this weekend!!
My kind of designer! Love it.
Striking quilt you are making. Love the fabric you've picked. Beautiful. Will be a stunner once quilted. Great work.
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