Have you ever been behind and ahead at the same time? Well, that's my current state with the Blogger's BOM project.
I am behind getting my blocks done. The host designer for this August is Amy from Amy's Creative Side. She designed this pretty block. I'm only about 3 weeks late getting them dome but they are finally done! If you missed a month or want to jump in now you can get all of the information and see the list of designer's here. There are 2 months left.
When I started this project I had a specific use for the quilt in my mind. It's destined for one of the twin beds in the guest house. So I knew the size I needed and I've been working on layouts since the project started. I settled on the layout and completed the borders last month. I knew that I would have a couple of extra blocks but thought that I would edit out a couple once all of the blocks were finished.
Well, after I finished these 2 blocks I put all of them on the design wall and decided that I liked it very much as it was. First I thought I would sew together the horizontal rows and stop there but I kept sewing and during the 3rd quarter of the Steelers-Broncos game I had this!
I did make one big mistake with the sashing. It was supposed to be 1.5" wide but mine is, for some reason, 2". I didn't discover that until I started working on the borders but I simply adjusted the inner borders and everything worked out fine. I love this quilt and can't wait to quilt it. I will quilt it with Baptist Fans in honor of my Great-Grandma and then it will keep guests comfy in the guest house. It even has a couple of bits of fabric from my Great-Grandma's stash. I like it so much that it might just have to jump in front of the quilting line......once I get the back made.
I really love this--samplers are among my favorites and I've only done one in my 13 years of quilting...hmmm...I'll have to rethink this! Are you using a Baptist fan panto? If so, which one? I love that pattern, but don't think I could keep my arcs parallel!
Posted by: Jody | September 13, 2012 at 01:39 PM
Vicki, your posts are enjoyable because they walk the reader through a lot of the process. One time, how about a blog post on your studio, design wall, etc.? That would be very interesting!
Posted by: Sandra at Thistle Cove Farm | September 13, 2012 at 02:32 PM
It's very colourful and nostalgic. Glad you kept the FW
Posted by: Laceflower | September 13, 2012 at 02:34 PM
I love it. Your setting and border is fantastic. Maybe you can incorporate the remaining blocks, if you want, on the back...but then you'd have to wait for the final installment.
Posted by: Stephanie | September 13, 2012 at 03:15 PM
VERY nice! Very nice, indeed!!!
Posted by: quiltdivajulie | September 13, 2012 at 04:35 PM
Very homey and comfortable looking--especially like the border idea. I may have to pinch that idea, OK?
Posted by: Debra S | September 13, 2012 at 05:51 PM
This, THIS is absolutely beautiful. Oh my goodness, it makes my toes curl and my skirt fly up.
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | September 13, 2012 at 06:37 PM
The blocks are really pretty and I love the finished quilt. Such pretty colors!
Posted by: Cindy Is Crafty | September 13, 2012 at 07:09 PM
This has such a fresh look to it! I'm learning to appreciate the endless possibilities of sampler style quilts. Yours is a beauty!
Posted by: Becky in VA | September 13, 2012 at 07:37 PM
I love your blocks and the quilt, really unique fabrics and colors, beautiful!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie St. Germain | September 13, 2012 at 10:34 PM
I love your quilt :-)
Posted by: Hanne | September 14, 2012 at 05:12 AM
This is one of my favorites out of all the quilt tops you have ever made. Awesome!
Posted by: KimP | September 14, 2012 at 09:05 AM
The fabrics in this sampler just make it so cheery! Your guests will love snuggling under this one!
Posted by: Sharon MLS | September 14, 2012 at 10:39 PM