An idea has been squirming around in my head, and while I've certainly had crazier ideas, it's probably my craziest quilting idea to boot:
I want to make a queen-sized quilt.
(Insert nervous giggle.) From a girl who has yet to make anything larger than a throw quilt, it's definitely an ambitious project. Do I think Agatha and I can handle it? Probably.
Now that I've decided to do it, I'm having a nightmare time deciding on everything else. I've had my current quilt since I got married--six years. When I saw it in the store, I knew I had to have it. But I won't know what the final product will look like until I've made the final product, and that paralyzes me with fear.
I've started auditioning blocks in hopes that I would stumble across something that I really like. The first I've tried is a "wonky star" block. I happen to love making this block, which is a bit odd since it involves wasting a bit of fabric, and to be honest, I hate wasting fabric.
I pulled this stack of fabric to work with. I later added solids in dark purple and white. Then I got to work!
They finish at 10.5 inches. I like this last block in particular. This might be a mini quilt. Or maybe a big 20" pillow? Or perhaps a long table runner? (PS-I used this tutorial.)
If I did make a big quilt using wonky star blocks, I'd want to make a quilt like this one or this one.
I've started on my quilt using Reunion fabric. I decided to chop up the charm pack and make a smaller batch of patchwork, and having made two 6x6 blocks, I'm happy I did. I love them!
I've got two more blocks to make, and then it's time to pick out accompanying fabrics and piece this puppy together.
I do have one small finish from this week--my jungle quilt from last week. Binding is added, and work is complete.
Linking up with WIP at Freshly Pieced.
Great blocks. Love the wonky stars.
ReplyDeleteThe wonky stars are so cute. I definitely have and have used that peacock print and LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteYou should totally make a queen sized quilt! I'm on a baby quilt kick lately but before that I had never made anything smaller than a bedsize. Its crazy satisfying seeing a quilt you made on a bed.
ReplyDeleteMmm, how I love Reunion!! Good luck with queen-sized!! Lap throw is about as big as I'm ready to brave for now. And definitely not while I still have a small domestic machine! Maybe when I get a bigger, better machine in a few years :)
ReplyDeleteI love the reunion squares, and good luck on the queen!
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