There is a finish this week - binding and all. Sorry for the poor photo, but the outdoor photos were even worse in terms of color accuracy.
Candy Lane is 48 x 58, and made from a kit containing 5 half-yard cuts. The pattern is part of the Half Pack Quilts from Sassy Sunflower that I bought on the August shop hop. This was a really easy pattern, and I'm going to enjoy this as a "couch quilt" for Christmas. The fabrics in it are all metallics, with both gold and silver. There are snowflakes quilted into it. And there are snowflakes on the backing I found.
The final block for the Moda Blockheads 6 sew along is done. This 18" block is Mod Water Wheel by Sarah Thomas. It went together very quickly, using just HSTs and squares. Personally, I can see a quicker method using flying geese where those red pieces are, but I did follow the pattern provided.
One layout option leaves me with 6 extra 9" blocks. I like how this looks with the 18" blocks in each corner. I could make a duplicate of one of the 9" blocks and add another row of them right below that center medallion. That would change the quilt from square to a rectangle, which I like better anyway. Plus several of those 9" blocks already have duplicates, so making one more of a single will be fine. Another option would be to remove those duplicate blocks and just leave it square. Hmmm - decisions, decisions.
Thursday afternoon I changed thread to black, and worked on the Dresden project again. Once all the blocks are blanket stitched with black, then I can do some squaring up before setting them into rows on point.
I like the silvery neutrals -- and, wow, the Blockhead blocks are great all laid out!
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful projects. I am not a purple person but those Dresden block in purple are stunning!
ReplyDeleteCandy Lane looks beautiful, Sara! I would love to see all those sparkles in person. Your Blockheads blocks are fun to see, too. I really like all the different sizes of blocks that are included. They are going to make a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look wonderful laid out. I prefer a rectangular quilt so would probably add another row with the left over blocks plus one.
ReplyDeleteGlad you can enjoy your lovely Candy Lane quilt for the holidays
Your blockheads 6 quilt will be fabulous. Everything works in that oolor combo. Great planning, Sara.
ReplyDeleteYay for a finish! It is a very elegant quilt. And love the Moda progress!! I vote make more to have a rectangle!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish. I like you plan for the Moda Blockheads sew along blocks. it's a fun layout.
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