Tag: Rhododendron Trail quilt

I made one block to test out my block design, and realized that I need to press these a little differently to avoid a few bulky seams. I originally sewed four-patches for the corners and pressed them all the same way. That resulted in four seams that could have been less bulky. So in the… Continue reading One alternate trail block

I haven’t decided yet what to do with those mirrored flying geese units, but this is what I’m thinking of for my “Off the Rhododendron Trail” version. I’ve seen a few others saying they’re going rogue too, so I don’t feel so bad about just not liking the on point design that was the reveal… Continue reading Off the trail (mockup)

When I saw the reveal this morning, I had a sinking feeling. Previously, when I had put my blocks side by side, I just wasn’t happy with how they were ‘meshing’ together. Forsome reason, I thought we were going to do something with the flying geese we made previously in the center of the quilt.… Continue reading Just not feeling it

I still haven’t finished clue 6, but I wanted to go ahead and get at least one of clue 7 done so that I could have it for reference for making all of the others. And this is the two blocks so far, side by side. We still have quite a few units yet unused,… Continue reading One of Clue 7

I really like that Bonnie is not saving making the blocks until the very last clue. Seeing the block develop is so much more motivating. And it’s very pretty too!