I think it's pretty sweet. And since I recently took a great class at Quilted Threads on using rulers for machine quilting....
I will practice using rulers in quilting this little top.
The top middle block above wasn't part of Barbara's blocks - it's a Rolling Stone. I'd made it to experiment with a possible block to use for my daughter Noelle's wedding quilt (she was married in March and so she and husband Keenan get a quilt for their first Christmas as a married couple;).
Noelle and Keenan want grays and blues...
I decided on 9" inch blocks...
to include some Japanese indigo and tsumugi:
I did spend almost all day today, in the sewing room. I really try to schedule one full day a week to quilting, when I can. That means scheduling the days ahead of time. I usually put on an Audible book, or watch/listen to a familiar movie, or watch/listen to some light TV show on Hulu (current favorite is Brooklyn 99) .... but today I watched/listened to the Kavanaugh hearing, the whole thing, and shed some tears.
But to end this post on a lighter note... check out this cute cat... simple 12" block which was one of the block patterns offered at our Guild meeting this week. The idea is to piece a block, and bring it in. There is a raffle, so some lucky quilter gets the whole pile of blocks. It will be cute to see what everyone uses for buttons. I do think a whole quilt of various cats would be adorable but I am very carefully NOT starting any new projects right now. Anyway, I think I would add whiskers and a little smile to each cat;).
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Cynthia
I love all the interaction of the rolling stone blocks when placed next to each other as you have done! And your little baby or comfort quilt with its little pops of color really draws the eye around the whole. I'm always interested in seeing what domestic machine quilters are doing with rulers, it's fascinating though I can't imagine even attempting it unless I can have a third hand grafted on to manage everything!
ReplyDeleteI really like the way those blocks look side-by-side. Cute cat too...
ReplyDeleteLove you little top. Great stopping place! And I adore the Rolling Stone quilt thus far. I agree your side by side setting is perfect. Funny that I like it so much as these soft subtle colors are not usually "me". I just love it! And, I am proud of you for watching the entire hearing. I couldn't do it.
ReplyDeleteThe rolling stone blocks are a lovely combination of soft and subtle. I like the side by side setting too. I've never tried rulers with machine quilting. It will be interesting to see what you do with them. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently 'evaluating' my Antebellum Album also, kind of lost momentum on it. I had a really difficult time watching the spectacle yesterday too.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun post. That is a great BOM block. I hope you win so we can see them all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice wedding quilt. so simple in the best way I like their color choice.
your WW top is sweet. Really good ruler work!
Looks like you learned some great "quilting with rulers" skills. Good idea to finish up the little quilt rather than force yourself to keep going with fabrics that no longer call to you.
ReplyDeleteLoving the look of the wedding quilt.
I listened to some of the hearing while driving, but it was hard.
I don't know if I would want a whole quilt of cats staring at me. The whiskers and smiles would soften those staring eyes a bit. :)
Oh, I love the way your Rolling Stone blocks look next to each other and what a nice little Antebellum finish :) Thanks for the machine quilting tip. Cute kitty block--I hope you win!
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