Monday, July 25, 2011

What I've Been Up To

Here is the finished porch quilt top. I am pretty happy with it. Nearly all of the fabric was in the stash, but for the sashing. There was only one yard, and, of course, it was my favorite of all that I auditioned. Thought that I would take a chance online, and Main Street Quilts had just under two yards left, so you know I snagged it all! The top evolved from leftover 9 patchs, blue and white brick leftovers from Bonnie's Texas Braid, and the desire to make something for the porch. Blue with gray is very New England summer to me, and I like the combination.Detail shot. So much fun to just start sewing, and allow the quilt to make itself.

These blocks are the leaders and enders for my other leader and ender 4 patchs! The centers were a charm pack giveaway from the generous Kathie from www.inspiredbyantiquequilts.blogspot.com . The corner triangles are extras from my Christmas Cracker quilt. The strips are, again, from the Texas Braid. These blocks may just be a backing for an unknown quilt in my future. It will be curious to see how many quilts that never would have been can be sewn from all of my overcutting.
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30 comments:

  1. YankeeQuilterJuly 25, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Very inspirational as I am in the midst of tidying up my cutting table and finding lots of extra's hanging about. (hst and 9-patches have been breeding under the cutting mat!)

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  2. *karendianne.July 25, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Whoa! This is a real stunner and super inspirational. Great fabric, too. You have such an eye for how to set a quilt with just the right fabrics to pop! Love it.

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  3. Janet O.July 25, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I love your porch quilt--great colors and design. Good work!
    Those are cute churn dash blocks--another pattern I never tire of. (Sorry, Mom. ...Of which I never tire. Better?--she was an English major. I could just see her wince.)

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  4. SueJuly 25, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    That looks a stunning quilt . I love the colours.

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  5. BarbJuly 25, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Your quilt turned out wonderfully

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  6. Impera MagnaJuly 25, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Beautiful quilt... gonna look great on the porch! Congrats!

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  7. DebJuly 25, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    The quilt is wonderful and that sashing fabric just makes it!

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  8. Marilyn RobertsonJuly 25, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Jan, I love your porch quilt! It is stunning! I really like how you handled the corners and what would have normally been the setting triangles. I am sad to say that I have not added another "brick" to my braid quilt from the Bonnie Hunter class! I am going to have to pull all of my UFO's out and get them organized or at least make a list if them so I can make some progress on them. Thanks for the quilting inspiration today!

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  9. lizJuly 25, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I think this is a stunning top. I particularly like how you weren't tempted into adding a border. Good design. Well done.

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  10. TarynJuly 25, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I really, really love that quilt. When I saw it, I immediately though "porch." And, what do you know, that is just what you intend for it. Amazing. ;)

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  11. antique quilterJuly 25, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    oh I really love your quilt
    it looks great!!!!
    perfect porch quilt! I love red , white and blue quilts...
    LOVE this pattern too.
    thanks for sharing!
    kathie

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  12. Elaine AdairJuly 25, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    It's a beauty! I have always LOVED how a seemingly 'simple' quilt design just jumps off the surface - it's lovely. 8-))

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  13. VickiJuly 25, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Wow - that was quick! Stunning!

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  14. SusieJuly 25, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Oooooo, it's wonderful......

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  15. KyleJuly 25, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Your "porch" quilt is wonderful. It's a terrific design. Always fun to use things up from previous projects. It's like getting a free quilt.

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  16. NickyJuly 26, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    Fabulous quilt - the colour combination is a classic for a good reason as it always works! Great little churndash blocks - I've just finished a top with churndash and ninepatch centres

    http://mrsssewandsow.blogspot.com/2011/07/churndash-nine.html

    Love that block!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Very cool

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  18. The Civil War QuilterJuly 26, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Your porch quilt is fantastic! Love the colors, love the fabrics, love the arrangement...LOVE IT!

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  19. Appalachian MercantileJuly 26, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I do love it! :) Congrats on the finish.

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  20. LoriJuly 26, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    What a wonderful quilt and the colors are terrific- it looks so old fashioned!!

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  21. NancyJuly 26, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    You were right to pick up that extra fabric you needed to the sashing.. it's perfect in this quilt. Lovely!

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  22. KarenJuly 26, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Great job, I especially like the four blocks at the bottom.

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  23. DawnJuly 26, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Its a beauty! I can see why you snagged the sashing - it looks like a stock pile kind of fabric.
    You have a great eye for color - it shows in your quilt.

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  24. SarahJuly 26, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    The quilt is stunning and the combo of the alternating blocks on point and the sashing fabric give it sew much movement. You didn't mention borders and I kinda like it just the way it is.

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  25. reganJuly 26, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Your porch quilt is GORGEOUS! LOVE IT!!!!!

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  26. MaureenJuly 26, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    My favorite kind of quilt - uses leftovers and simple blocks with the fabric doing the work. Love the color combination. I think of gold for another color to add to red, white and blue, but I must remember to try gray. Love it!

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  27. Teresa RawsonAugust 3, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I absolutely LOVE this quilt!!! Did you make this up? It is stunning!

    In stitches,
    Teresa :o)

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  28. BarbAugust 4, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Oh your quilt is great. I love the colors and patterns it's fun to look at.
    The churn dash blocks are scrapalicious!

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  29. BrowndirtcottageAugust 5, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I LUV LUV this quilt!!! This one ranks pretty high on the cute meter!

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  30. Mary JohnsonAugust 11, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    It looks lovely! I always over cut because I want a lot of variety in my fabrics so I always have at least one leftover quilt.

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