Saturday I attended a quilt class sponsored by our quilt guild. The teacher was Jennifer Rounds and the pattern was her "Mandarin Squares". It is a modified log cabin courthouse steps pattern (says Jennifer). The fabrics I am using are rather plain compared to the other quilters' fabric choices. I completed 5 blocks in class, and I am now working on the other 20. I have two more rounds to go and I will have the blocks completed. Then comes the sashing, and the assembly of all the blocks. In Jennifer's pattern, the borders are a bigger version of the main block cut diagonally twice. She provided some other options in class so I am not sure exactly what I will finally decide on for the borders, but I would like this quilt finished. I do not want another UFO, especially since I have spent so much time cutting the strips and sewing the strips into 25 blocks.
Sunday I met Julie and Julie and we viewed the East Bay Heritage Quilt Guild's annual quilt show at the Oakland Convention Center in Oakland, CA. This guild has (I think) over 600 members, and it is a very diverse group. The quilts that were exhibited reflected this. It is always a great show with great vendors. What I like so much is that the aisles are wide enough so you can actually see the quilts. There is room enough for chairs in the center of the ailses and you can still have plenty of room to walk through.
It was great to meet, in person, Julie (Floribunda), and see Julie (Barn Quilter) again. Julie (Floribunda) had a beautiful quilt exhibited in the show. Julie (Barn Quilter) has a picture of it in her blog. Check it out. Julie (Barn Quilter) presented me with a pack of fabrics given to her from a friend. She was so generous and shared pieces of the gifted fabrics with me. I have included a picture of them in this post. I am so anxious to pull the pack apart and play with those fabrics! My fingers are itching to touch and stroke all those pieces! I am such a fabriholic! *VBS*
Now, to the churn dash picture. I am making churn dash blocks for a challenge that we are doing in one of my exchange groups. We are not exchanging this time, but making a quilt of our own choice which we will keep at the end. The challenge is to see what everyone comes up with using the churn dash pattern. I had a couple of ideas and settled on this one after seeing a quilt in a book by Patti Eaton. Actually, all you are seeing are some of the PURPLE churn dash blocks. When I get them all made and sewn together, I will post a picture. The only criteria we came up with was it is necessary to use at least one churn dash pattern in our quilt. This quilt could be a miniature, or larger. It could actually be wearable such as in a vest or a jacket. It will be fun to discover what each quilter comes up with.
I must get back to sewing those last two rounds on my 20 more modified log cabin blocks, and make more churn dash blocks. There are still three baby quilts waiting in the wings. I have managed to procrastinate for months on those baby quilts, but the babies are close to becoming reality, so I must get sewing!
Have a great week, and.....
Happy Quilting
10 comments:
I have always like the churn dash block. You could make it a challenge to see how many different colors look good with purple. Actually I think purple goes with everything.
Sounds like you had a fabulous weekend! I look forward to seeing the log cabin quilt. I like the churn dash blocks and can't wait to see more. Have you got an idea for the baby quilts yet? My niece is expecting June 1 and I haven't even started!
What great fun to meet Julie and Julie-
Like you I am also a fabriholic but what fun we do have- there are worse problems...LOL
I love your churndash blocks- it is one of my favorite patterns. I made my husband a colorwash wallhanging of the churndash block. It is a fun pattern to make.
Happy quilting Pam- you do lovely work.
Regards,
Anna
I love that block. I made a bed quilt in red/white of that pattern. Can't wait to see what you do as the finished product.
What fun to get new fabrics - enjoy!
How fun to have met up with Julie & Julie. I read about it on Julie's (Barn Quilter) blog :0)
It seems you are keeping yourself VERY busy LOL.
Crispy
Good luck in your challenge - your blocks look great, but really, don't you think you should add a little bit of purple? (smiles)
Next time you go to the EB Heritage quilt show let me know. I've never gone and would love to attend with you! I know it's not going to be until 2012 but put me on the list to go with you!!!
Wow, Pam, you've been busy! Love those Churn Dash blocks....one of my faves, although I've not made a quilt with them.
I can't wait to see your modified log cabin blocks. I understand about not wanting another UFO!
How fun to meet up with the Julies! And how sweet of Julie (Barn Door) to share the fabric wealth with you.
Hi Pam, Love your purple churn dash blocks, how fun. How exciting to meet the two Julie's and what a nice stack of fabrics you received. Happy Stitching!
Love those blocks. I just love the way you use purple in blocks.
600 members, that is one big guild.
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