I have 2 quilts that I need to make as gifts for this summer. First is for my DS#1/DIL's 25th anniversary on July 1!! This is what I have started. In the 9-patch there will be 4 of a dark blue print and 5 pinwheels. There will also be a pinwheel for each cornerstone. Here is what I have on my design wall - and that's all I can fit on it. I put it up "on point," but I might not make it that way.
I'm going to need a gazillion pinwheels for this quilt, so I've been making tons of HSTs and will need to get more fabric. Since I'm not using a pattern, I still have to figure out exactly how much fabric I need to buy. I have enough of the blues - I have 7 different ones and there will be 30 12" blocks.
Here's the picture in the book.
I have just started making a few blocks and because I'm making 2 quilts at the same time, I can use them for leaders and enders for each other. I wasn't sure I would like it, but now that I have a few blocks done, I do! I will be putting sashing between the blocks like in the picture above. Can you see the musical triangles? He plays the piano and organ so I thought I would add that.
I have a plan! I am going to get one of my oldest UFOs quilted before my next guild meeting on Feb. 10. It's all basted. Then, if I can squeeze it in, I also have another wall hanging top that needs to be basted and quilted. I also have my appliquéd basket quilt that I'm working on finishing up the hand appliqué for the medallion and another hand embroidered project for handwork. I like having several different things to work on - it's more interesting that way!
Not to mention several other UFOs! We'll see if I can squeeze a couple of them in to finish up this year.
This is the book I'm currently reading. I love Marie Bostwick's books! I checked it out of the library last week and started reading it; then I discovered that it seemed familiar. I looked on my book shelf and found that I had a copy, but I decided to re-read it anyway and am enjoying it immensely! It's in the series of "the Cobbled Court" novels and I highly recommend it.
Are you excited to get going on your quilting projects in the new year? Good luck with them!
Love the pinwheel quilt, blue is my color, I have purchase a quilt book and later found the same one later. Oh well, a friend will get a special gift. Sally
ReplyDeleteThat is a very ambitious plan, but I'm sure you'll get everything completed according to your plan; you always do! Both patterns are very interesting. ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts look great and they're going to be awesome gifts.
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts are going to be lovely, and you seem to have a sound plan in place to stay interested. What a great start to the new year. (I figure anything in January is still kicking off the year :))
ReplyDeleteI love the pinwheel quilt. My kind of fabrics and colors. I too started the Bonnie Hunter quilt. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous as always!!!! - Jackie
ReplyDeleteI love pinwheels and these are both going to be great quilts.
ReplyDeleteI love both of your quilts. Can't wait to see them completed.
ReplyDeleteLillian
You are starting out with a BANG! Love your two new projects and I'm sure the recipients will love them too.
ReplyDeleteThe blue with the neutral pinwheels is really pretty. I like how it is looking.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt for your DGS will be so loved. Such a great idea to add that 'music' fabric.
Two very special quilts for family. A great project plan!
You will be busy, such beautiful projects to work on.
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts will be fabulous! You are such a quilting dynamo Ruth that I have no doubt you will achieve all that you set out to do.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics you have chosesn....but that seems like an odd statement since I love all fabrics...so I love your quilts you are working on.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Your fabrics are just beautiful, and these quilts will be so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love your Bonnie Hunter piece. The plaids are quite at home with the musical themed print. Happy quilting.
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