The first week of the Stay At Home Round Robin, we were challenged to use Hourglass blocks with our center block. Check out the Linky Party on Songbird Designs to see how others interpreted this first prompt in their own way.
I had a whole small bin full of orphan Hourglass blocks made with trimmings from Flying Geese blocks a couple of years ago. All it required was squaring them up. Spoiler alert - I barely made a dent in those Hourglass units, so there are still plenty more for some future project where they will be perfect.
So . . . Round #1 is done!! I added a narrow purple border onto the center before adding the Hourglass units. That brought the center to 18" (finished size). I trimmed the Hourglass units to 2.5", and added 9 on each side. It's very bright and cheery!
That looks great. Love the bright colors.
ReplyDeleteI agree. It is very bright and cheerful but it is just what we need to help fight the winter blues. Great job! ;^)
ReplyDeleteA perfect addition to that center block. Even better you used up some of your leftovers. You've got a good start on a very fun quilt.
ReplyDeletePerfect!! I love the brightness.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great to have the units already made? And they complement the flying geese so well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very beautiful arrangement for the SAHRR!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother Orphan Box User! Hooray, there are a few of us in this version of SAHRR -- and I love that we had hourglass blocks ready to go. Your colorful blocks really augment the flying geese in the center, and I love how you arranged them with the cornerstones. This is a great start, Sara, and I look forward to how it evolves!
ReplyDeletereally pretty so far...
ReplyDeleteYour bin of hourglass blocks was a great find for this first round of the SAHRR! And perfect colors, too. I love your start, Sara!
ReplyDeleteRound one is 100% success!
ReplyDeleteVery nice beginning! Cheerful!
ReplyDeleteSo colorful! Looking great!
ReplyDeleteHow great that you had a bin of hourglass blocks, pretty much ready to go! Your quilt is looking very cheerful!
ReplyDeleteI love how colourful your quilt is :)
ReplyDeleteI love your bright colors! And it's so great when you can use units you've already made. Your hourglass units look so great with your center!
ReplyDeleteoooh love it! So pretty and bright! xx
ReplyDeleteThat looks great and well done for using orphan blocks! xx
ReplyDelete