Last summer I participated in Jacquelynne Steve's Happy Little Things sew-along but I decided I didn't want to finish my embroideries the way Jacquelynne did.
At the Jane Stickle retreat, I sewed fabric strips for my alternate blocks. Since I've been home, I subcut the strips and sewed 9-patches.
This is what I've sewn so far.
This quilt will be 14 9-patches across by 15 down.
And yes, the blocks are placed rather randomly.
Several years ago, one of my friends had me choose a design to embroider then sew into a pillow. I selected this saying.
She got mixed up and used a different one, then felt bad and hand embroidered this block for me anyway.
I've had it hanging on the design wall for years. When I put the Happy Little Things blocks on the wall, they were next to this block. Blue and white, it would look perfect in this quilt, so I added it. So glad to get it into a project and off the wall.
I need to cut more strips and make more 9-patches. This is going to be a nice crib quilt.
Linking to To Do Tuesday, Midweek Makers, Put Your Foot Down, Needle & Thread Thursday, Peacock Party, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, TGIFF!, Brag About Your Beauties, Finished Or Not Friday, UFO Busting
I love the fun, "random" placement of the blocks. So creative.
ReplyDeleteHi Gretchen! Oh, that is so fabulous that you get to include your friend's piece in this quilt. Especially since it was made especially for you. It sure does go nicely in with the mixture of yellow and blue. That is one of my favorite color palettes - they just look so pleasing together to me. My bathroom reflects those same shades and have for over 30 years. Hmm. Maybe I need an update - nah, I still love it. Thanks for linking up! ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to honor that gifted stitchery Gretchen... I really like this ... excited to start some embroidery work in February!!! Have a great day ~ Kathi
ReplyDeleteI think it's just right that the colors in the blocks are randomly placed. It's what makes it so attractive. I think I'd keep it and hang it on the wall, with all the beautiful stitching.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be really nice and I love the embroidered block. I also love blue and yellow in a quilt. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be a lovely quilt, both in color and embroidery.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. Great job.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Your different spin on the quilt really makes the blocks stand out!
ReplyDeleteThat is turning out really cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for using a few very special blocks.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what to do with my "happy little things" centres too. I didn't much care for the outsides of the blocks, but now you've given me an idea. Thanks. I like the setting among the yellow and blue 9-patches.
ReplyDeleteOh this is such a cool project!!! I love how it is coming along!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous! What a great idea for sewing these embroidery blocks into a quilt... surrounded by 9 patches! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove what you have done with your blocks!
ReplyDeleteThis will be such a special baby quilt, I love blue, white and yellow together.
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty, Gretchen, and staggering the embroidery is inspired!
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