This is my big (34 inch by 44 inch panel) "starting block" for the 2026 Stay At Home Round Robin, aka SAHRR. Each week one of the hosts (see list below) will provide a prompt to add a quilting element to our starting block. Typically these would be done in borders, but I have a little bit different plan.
Did I mention there will be prizes? It isn't too late to get in on the fun - just click the logo in my sidebar for more details!
This panel was part of the backing for a quilt I had on my design board last year. Hubs strolled in and saw it and said "wow that's nice, who's that for?" Well I rescued that panel and chose an alternate plan for the quilt on the design board, and now this panel will be on the front of a quilt for him!
My initial fabric pull includes some red corduroy from Hubs' old shirt,
and the blue flannel will possibly become the backing
I think these colors will work with the panel, and
I'll be looking for a touch of green and adding a few neutrals
Today Gail is hosting the first linkup for everyone's starting block - click on this link to see all of them. Here is a list of the hosts - click on the links to see their starting blocks!
Brenda at Songbird Designs
Kathleen at Kathleen McMusing
Emily at The Darling Dogwood
Wendy at Pieceful Thoughts
Gail at Quilting Gail
Anja at Anja Quilts
I can't wait to see what your plan is for this panel.
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be a perfect SAHRR project. The fabric pull looks great with the panel. Lucky Hubs! You almost had me jump in this year. I have a patriotic panel that I want to do something with.
ReplyDeleteThat panel will make a great SAHRR quilt! I thought about doing a panel, but I will see how it goes with my sunflower block and then I may do a panel quilt too? Thanks for your comment on my blog, but did you know you are a no-reply? I didn't have your email to respond back to you.
ReplyDeleteVery fun starting point. You've picked some great fabrics to go with it. Looking forward to seeing how you proceed.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really pretty panel, Linda! It definitely looks perfect to be a quilt for your hubby. I like those colors you chose to go with it, too - especially the plaid!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what you will do - keep us updated!!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have a fantastic SAHRR!!! Thanks for joining in the SAHRR fun and posting in the Linky party!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have a beautiful SAHRR!!! And you are correct, no quilt police are allowed!! That blue flannel will be the perfect back! Thank you for joining in the SAHRR fun and for linking up!
ReplyDeleteOld trucks, old barns, what's not to love? What a great start you have chosen in this SAHRR!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes it is an easy panel to love - lol!
DeleteLove this panel - it is a great starting point!! and how sweet for the Hubs to have a new quilt just for him. You are getting your mojo back!!!
ReplyDeleteSo your hubs doesn't know it will be for him? You will have fun designing the borders for this panel.
ReplyDeleteWonderful start!!! Eek, I have to get on the move and get my idea going. The starting block won't be too hard to get ready.
ReplyDeleteWell of course he needs that panel made into a quilt! I am looking forward to watching this grow!
ReplyDeleteOooh great panel, Linda. Will this quilt go to hubby? I like that you are using some of his clothes. Has he missed them yet? Hee! Hee! I look forward to following your progress. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be fun to watch! Do you know how big you want to get? It will be so fun to see this develop.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome panel, Linda!! This is perfect for your center and I look forward to seeing what you have in mind for the rounds! I love fabric with old trucks and barns!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use a panel for your center block!
ReplyDeleteYes I'm hopeful I can work out the math!
DeleteI would never have thought of using a panel for the center, but it’s a good idea! You ma e chosen some nice masculine colors to go with it.
ReplyDeleteMy hubby very rarely comments on a quilt, so when he does, I pay attention. Sounds like your's may be like him.
ReplyDeleteVery cool center "block", Linda!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a peaceful center for your quilt! It's beautiful that one of your husband's shirts will be part of the story.
ReplyDeleteYour husband was right, this picture is wonderful! I'm looking forward to seeing it grow over the weeks :)
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