This month I started a new string project since I had finished a string quilt last month and donated it. I had thought about making a spider quilt for quite a while and this seemed the perfect time to get one started. I went to Bonnie Hunter's web site and scrolled down the free patterns page to Spider Quilt. I followed her instructions and got started. Below is my second batch of 20 triangles. Each one is half a block and it takes 4 blocks to get a spider web.
Here is what I have done so far. The first 6 blocks are sewn together on the top left and the 20 triangles are just placed on the design wall to see how it will look. I have used up the solid brown fabric that I had and will next begin to use some other tans and brown pieces for the "kite" sections.
For Memorial Day, I hung up my E Pluribus Unum wall hanging that I made a couple years ago. The center block is something that I picked up at a garage sale and I have 2 more of them. I used bow tie blocks from a block exchange for the setting. This is one of my favorite wall hangings. The quilt rack was made by DS#3/DIL as a Christmas gift about 10 years ago and it is perfect for displaying quilts. I like to have different wall hangings to display for different times of the year. I want to make a fall quilt to hang on it next - one of these days! It hangs just inside our front door and there is a vintage chair to the left with a doll quilt (from one of Lori's doll quilt exchanges) hanging on it. Under the wall hanging you can see a little of some felted wool flowers (another garage sale purchase) sitting on a tea cart.
Thanks to those who made suggestions regarding the problem of my comments not posting. I am still thinking about what to do about it - if there is anything that I can do. I may try a couple suggestions to see if they will work.
Here is what I have done so far. The first 6 blocks are sewn together on the top left and the 20 triangles are just placed on the design wall to see how it will look. I have used up the solid brown fabric that I had and will next begin to use some other tans and brown pieces for the "kite" sections.
Thanks to those who made suggestions regarding the problem of my comments not posting. I am still thinking about what to do about it - if there is anything that I can do. I may try a couple suggestions to see if they will work.
very nice quilty stuff!
ReplyDeleteThe spiderweb quilt is coming along nicely and the mix of tans will give it some sparkle, I think. And I remember the patriotic panel - it looks good hanging there!
ReplyDeleteThe spider web quilt is very pretty and scrappy, I love that. I really like the patriotic quilt, too. The bow ties are perfect for it, I love the scrappiness of it, too. Enjoy your stitching!
ReplyDeleteLoving your Spider Quilt. I think a variety of tans/browns will be perfect but especially that you got to use up your entire stash of the original fabric! E Pluribus Unum is stunning, so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a super wall hanging. I really admire the pride Americans take in their nation and its emblems. Terrific progress on your string spider webs.
ReplyDeleteI love those string blocks!!
ReplyDeleteYour patriotic wallhanging tugs at my heart too!!
Now that's my kinda quilt. Love it!
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