For my Stay At Home Round Robin this year, I made sampler blocks based on the prompts provided. This worked well for the goal I had in mind - a quilt for my husband with blocks surrounding a panel he had admired. For the blocks, I picked out colors from the panel and tried to stay with a rustic, masculine feel.
The blocks look different on point!
I made two 10-1/2 inch blocks for each prompt and made two extra corner blocks for a total of 14 blocks to fit around 34" x 43" panel. For the layout, I gave the blocks a new look by turning them on point. I added setting triangles for the blocks to end up at 14-1/2". There was extra space between the middle blocks of the top and bottom rows, so I added a couple of creative fill-in pieces. I would love to add a border, but there is already wrinkling from the on-point process, and my husband will be happy with a lap quilt.
The unfinished quilt measures about 64" x 74". I will post again once I decide on a backing and finish it up!
I am obsessed with the light fabric I used in the setting triangles - Grunge Roasted Marshmallow
A big thank-you to these ladies who chose the most creative prompts for us. I could hardly wait to see what they picked each week!
Brenda
@ Songbird Designs
Kathleen
@ Kathleen McMusing
Emily
@ The Darling Dogwood
Wendy
@ Pieceful Thoughts
Gail
@ Quilting Gail
Anja
@ Anja Quilts
Be sure to check out all the Parade of Quilts at Kathleen's linkup: Kathleen McMusing
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Wow! It all came together and finished so nicely, Linda! I love it and I am sure your husband does too. The dark setting triangles really framed it all so well. Congratulations on your SAHRR finish!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristina. My husband has been in my room and seen it but has not commented on it!
DeleteYour quilt turned out very nicely. You got all the colors arranged well and you achieved your goal of a masculine quilt.
ReplyDeletewow, these are amazing. I can tell he would like this! So creative.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandy! I am eager to get it finished and into his hands before it gets too hot for him to enjoy it. :D
DeleteYour SAHRR turned out beautifully, Linda! I love how you set the blocks on point around the center, and that Grunge is really pretty with them. So are the brown outer triangles. Has your hubby seen this? I bet he will love it!
ReplyDeleteI like the on-point setting, and I like that you kept the corner blocks consistent. Great job on this one—I’m sure your husband will love it!
ReplyDeleteYippee! You finished! Not that there was any doubt, of course, but I was really curious as to how you were going to put it all together. I love this finish, with the two-color borders that incorporate the blocks your made. Very creative, and I think it frames the center panel so well. Thank you for helping me see another possibility. Congratulations on your finish!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great finished top. xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful top! The blocks that form the border are fantastic; the fabrics are gorgeous and really make the design stand out.
ReplyDeleteYour husband will be thrilled. I hope you enjoy working on it.
Love, Viola
Thank you so much Viola! I have enjoyed working on it, and I am excited to finish it and get it into my husband's hands. :D Thank you for the visit.
DeleteVery clever adaptation.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWhat an interesting idea to make a quilt panel based on a prompt. Your husband is going to love it! Particularly considering you’re using a panel that he enjoyed and are going to go from there. I would love it if someone did that for me. So far, what you have done looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour SAHRR turned out beautifully! You would never guess that it each block wasn't planned before you started.
ReplyDeleteThat was genius to set those blocks on point!
ReplyDeleteit turned out wonderful - are you quilting it on your machine now that you have your sewing room set back up? has your husband seen it or is it a surprise for him?
ReplyDeleteThe quilt top came together so well! I was wondering about the size, and putting the blocks on point was a great choice. I hope you enjoy finishing it up and I'm sure your husband is going to love it. :)
ReplyDeleteYour SAHRR flimsy is amazing, Linda. I was wondering how all those blocks were going to come together with the panel. You did a grea job and I'm sure your hubby will be so happy with it.
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! Perfect. You could add borders. I'll email you the process.
ReplyDeleteI do love Roasted Marshmallow, too. Your SAHRR is gorgeous! Your fabric colors go so well with the panel. What a great plan for the program.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks amazing, Linda! I love how you turned the blocks on point. It really makes the piece extra special. I know your dear hubby will be over the moon to have his own quilt. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Linda! Your blocks on point certainly do look different and lovely. What a modern twist on familiar patterns! The colors you chose look so beautiful and cozy!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very creative idea for the SAHRR, and it turned out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI love this. Those blocks frame that panel beautifully :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt. It is not so easy to find good ideas for man quilts. He will love it! And such a clever idea. I will think back next year to this idea, because 2027 it should not be soooo big it always is at the end. Thank you for your nice comments on Wedys page. Sorry for being late. I check from time to time your lovely works. Happy sprimg time and I think we all are happy to hear there will be a SAHRR 2027! That makes January not so grey and boring.
ReplyDeleteWendys Eva
You did a fabulous job. I love the blocks on point and yes, that marshmallow is drool worthy! It will be so fabulous when you quilt it. This center panel was a great jumping off point for the SAHRR! Congratulations on a fabulous top.
ReplyDeleteLooks so nice!
ReplyDeleteWell, I'd say you knocked it out of the park with this quilt! I love it, and I'm sure your hubby will be really happy with it!
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