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| some Blockheads 2 on the design wall |
Here are some of the block designers finished quilts that I was able to find online:
*Coriander Quilts' finished quilt here,
*Minick and Simpson's red, white and blue version here, and
*Sherri from A Quilting Life shares her lovely quilt here.
These awesome quilts make me want to finish my quilt with ALL the blocks. So I let the blocks sit in the UFO closet for a while and hoped my "fantasy quilting self" would magically finish all the blocks and make a great quilt! But we all know what happens in the UFO closet ... nothing!
However, I have learned from my blogger friends who easily adapt projects to their own liking, that when they tire of the block making, they finish up the project no matter where they are in the process. They have a lot less UFOs and more finishes. I want that too!
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| Blockheads 2 pieces on the design wall |
There were lots of reasons why I lost interest in this project, but most importantly was when the pace increased to more than 1 block a week, I couldn't keep up. It was reassuring to me that even the block designers couldn't keep up with the pace! Once I fell behind, there was just no catching up again, even though I loved my Sweetwater fabrics. Okay... all of this to say... my UFO goal for August is to finish this quilt top. I have decided to accept it for what it is (the COVID19 life lesson in a nutshell!) and just finish it up with the blocks I have made.
The next decisions are how to lay out these blocks of varying sizes, to add sashing or not, and of course what to do about borders. Lots of decisions ahead... linking up to One Monthly Goal and Small Quilts.
The quilt top looks very nice as it is. Totally understand about lofty goals. Now you will have a finish without putting unnecessary pressure on making more blocks. Looking forward to seeing how you finish it.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your challenge! I know you will come up with a beautiful quilt in the end.
ReplyDeletemore than one a week sounds difficult - I am sure it can be great with just these blocks
ReplyDeleteThis is where I am at with the current Block! Some of it is due to dislike of the latest blocks and some of it is ennui. So I will take my 6" blocks and sew them with alternate background blocks on point. Then add some borders and done! Good luck with setting your blocks!
ReplyDeleteIt will be a beautiful finish regardless of how you decide to place the blocks.
ReplyDeleteYou've made a wise decision to finish this up and get it out of the closet (and your head). I have too many unfinished QALs and mysteries to count and have sworn off them until I finish some (which won't happen, if I don't start working on them). A dilemma for sure.
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Very pretty and happy blocks! I don’t join quiltalongs for that reason, I don’t have enough discipline to keep squirrels from jumping ahead of the strict regimen of weeks! Enjoy your puzzle of piecing, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI like the colors you are using. I've never gotten farther than saving the patterns for so many QALs, so you've gotten much farther on this one than I ever did. Maybe farther than I ever will.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are very pretty. I followed the way Lisa Bonjean put hers together with 1" sashing and was very pleased with the results. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be a puzzle, for sure, but SEW worth it!! Thanks for sharing links to those completed quilts. I absolutely LOVE that red, white, and blue version, Kathy! That being said, I can already tell that your "condensed" version is going to be lovely, as well.
ReplyDeleteGood plan, we have enough pressure on us right now, our fun time should stay fun.
ReplyDeleteFinished is better than perfect! Good for you for moving it along. The fabrics are so pretty and it needs to make its debut as a finished quilt :)
ReplyDeleteGood decision, the quilt top looks fine as it is. You always seem to have such a lot of projects on the go, when they stop being enjoyable it's time to call it quits.
ReplyDeleteYou have some very cute blocks there and they deserve to be a finished quilt...whatever size. I see a small yellow inner border and maybe blue outer border. I think they look good together without sashing. That is just my two cents!!
ReplyDeleteHi! I had to laugh out loud when I saw your post. I also have a couple dozen blocks done of that quilt. I do hope to finish it though because i really like the fabrics. :D
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful! My opinion is that no matter what you do to it, it will still be beautiful. I didn't participate in this quilt-along so I don't know how big the blocks are or how big what you show would be it you just sewed it together. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do. Best wishes to finish it this month!
ReplyDeletePretty blocks. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck with your project.
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