I think I’ve figured out my simpler, alternate layout for the Chilhowie quilt. I’m thinking of modifying my quilt’s name to Chilhowie Inspired, since it’s only using the interior part of the block, and obviously, the credit for that inspiration goes to Bonnie’s quilt. I ordered some simple low-volume sashing fabric, and it came in… Continue reading Alternate layout plans
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General sewing
Chilhowie, part five
In part five, we cut some additional strips and squares, and then pieced the interiors of our blocks. I love, love, love how my color choices are looking at this point. I am not a super fan of the brighter aquas, oranges, and purples that Bonnie chose, but the more muted tones make me very… Continue reading Chilhowie, part five
Chilhowie, part four
Part four consisted of some sets of larger half square triangles, made with the orange and background neutrals. I’ve just put one set up on my design wall with the other pieces to see how everything is going to look as it goes together. This is my primary focus quilt project now that my brother’s… Continue reading Chilhowie, part four
Easy Breezy, finally
All of the blocks for this quilt were pieced before my vision issues began back in November. In fact, I had already pieced them into rows, and had started piecing one set of rows together. I took this quilt with me to the retreat as a “backup” project, so that just in case, if I… Continue reading Easy Breezy, finally
Quilt top finish
I had a very successful quilting retreat with a few girlfriends in Georgia the last week of April. I began working on the blocks, and finally finished them on Tuesday or Wednesday. Then I planned out how I would put the quilt together, because the thing is so large that my normal building it in… Continue reading Quilt top finish