Last weekend I finally started working on the 1930′s quilt I mentioned a while back. First I made a sample out of cardboard just so I would have an idea of how the blocks would look like.
After cutting out all my pieces I made a sample block out of spare fabric.
The quilt blocks for the actual quilt weren’t going to be mismatched fabrics but I still got a good idea of the size and the final look.
After chain-piecing all my blocks I ended up with 25 blocks. Each block is 10″x10″ so just the blocks along make a nice 50″x50 quilt top. I tried a few different layouts and these were the main contenders.
Random:
Gradient:
The general consensus is that the gradient layout is the most interesting. It’s also my favorite, so I’m quite happy with it. Next up I have to decide on sashing and borders and buy fabric accordingly. I hope to have a finished quilt top next weekend!
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My contest ends tonight! Make sure to get your entry(ies) in! The winner will be announced as soon as I can!
your quilt is looking great. I so wish my new sewing machine and i were friends. I just so miss my old one, silly i know. I though of yuo the other day when i received some glass mushroom beads, smile. Am thinking stitch markers.
I love your quilt its turning out so cute. Are you going to quilt it yourself or have someone do it for you??
I agree: Gradient is the most interesting. I can’t wait to see it when it’s done. Will you quilt it yourself to send it out? I tried machine quilting but I could tell it would take far too much practice until I was decent at it so I decided having someone else do it would be well worth the money.
both verison of your quilt looks great! My heart & minds yerns to be more crafty but my hands are just too lazy.
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and I’m definately going to check out the Red Barn blog…thanks
The quilt is beautiful…you are very talented!
hey girlie, i would love your addy to mail something your way, just for fun. my email is moonhonu@yahoo.com. thx!!
Love the gradient…and love that vintage yellow! That color is in the running for a new color for our living room.
Can’t wait to see the finished quilt!