I finished the top for the Ode to the 1930's pattern by Lori Smith. that I made in Thimbleberries fabric instead. It turned out great. Finishing it made me remember how much I like Thimbleberries.
It's about 72" X 57". The pattern called for a wide 8" border but I decided to do the triple border instead.
I think I already said that I was making two of these (the other in actual 1930's) so I could have a reversible quilt. It's not going to happen. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with the blocks I've already made but the other fabric is going to be made into something else.
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| I don't like the way it looks anyway. |
Now, that I don't need to hang on to any of the fabric to finish up something I previously started, I can use it up in the other quilt (see previous post) that got put on hold to finish this one.. And I won't be pushing myself, just sewing at leisure.
I got my BBI out to recall why I got hung up on the 3rd prompt. I think it's because I wanted to do Drunkard's path blocks so it would repeat the circle. I couldn't find a pattern for the size I wanted and then it was just more work than I wanted to go to. So today I will just do the simple 4, 9, or 14 patch prompt around the outside (like I should have done in the first place) and it will be done.
More on that later. . . .
Robin
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3 comments:
it's a beautiful quilt...i love lori smith patterns...and the 30s version is nice...no doubt an idea will present itself...
I love your Ode to Thimbleberries quilt top! I've always loved their fabrics too, though have few if any left at this point. If you eventually decide to dispose of the 30s blocks I'd be interested in combining them with some of my 30s fabrics and orphan blocks and make something for donation or the camp auction. Looking forward to seeing your completed BB1 quilt top. I still need to add an outer border to mine to bring it up to a useable size.
Your quilts are beautiful. The first one is my favorite. Hugs
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