Every month there were 2 blocks to make. Vice Versa ~ opposites. When I started this project I knew I wanted to use hand dyed fabric. The beautiful aqua blue background is a Bella Cotton. Picking the fabrics was the hardest part and I certain was on the fence about the colors at first. After a few blocks it grew on me!
Last week I decided it was high time to assemble the quilt top. Nearly ever fiber in me was screaming to finish this differently from the pattern. You know ~ just to be different. Not just that though. I have never ever made a square quilt. For some reason they make me uncomfortable. I've come to the conclusion it's because in my mind I am not 'square'...I'm 'rectangle'! I know!!! How crazy is that?!
In the end I decided since this was my year of firsts, I was going square! Follow the directions. Play along!
As I was sitting sewing last night, I looked over at this quilt draped over the rail. I was struck by the crispness of the rich, dark hand dyed fabrics against the background. I think that was the point (finally) that I knew I picked the right combination of colors. How about that? It only took a year!
I still have to baste and quilt it. I haven't decided on the quilting design yet, but I know it will come to me. Eventually. First I need to decide on the backing fabric. I believe I will dye some fabric for that. So, I had better hop to it!
This quilt will end up 57" x 57" and they are 9" blocks.
So, have you done a BOM?
Do you love them?
I would love to do another one, so if anyone has any ideas I would love to hear from you!
I did not know this was the pattern for this quilt. I really love it! I'm sure you would have come up with an incredible alternate layout too, but I am just in love with this one.
ReplyDeleteYour top turned out great! The colors really are yummy and it has been fun seeing it come together this year. I haven't found a BOM for next year either. But I did pick up the Park Bench kit so I just might have one of my own.
ReplyDeleteI don't like them (samplers or BOM's), but I love yours! If you had said orange, aqua, & raspberry I would have thought that it would work - but it does, it so does!
ReplyDeleteIt may have taken a year, but it also looks like a lot of work and thought went into it. You have such a great way with colours and the 45° layout is so perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis came out beautifully! I'm happy to see them back on your blog, as it's because of this project that I first found you!
ReplyDeleteAs for a new BOM, I really like the Sugar Block Club from Stitchery Dickery Dock.
Great colours and layout :)
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