Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Playing a round

 Hello all! I hope your week is going well. I've had a bunch of tests in the last couple of days so I'm a little worn out, but it has been quite warm for February, so that's a small compensation. While out walking I've seen things already starting to grow and a bunch of trees that are starting to leaf out. That also means that allergies are already growing, but I'll take it in exchange for some flowers any day.

Today I have an update on my Stay at Home Round Robin quilt. This is a fun project, but I'm always behind, so I haven't had a chance to show my work yet.  Here we go:


Okay, I think I like it so far! I'd make those spools a different color, but otherwise I'm pretty happy with it so far. Because I started with a big center block and wanted a lap-sized quilt that I could donate, this quilt now measures about 44 by 52.


This is my quilt through round 4, and round 5 is currently in progress. By far the hardest round for me was the stars round, mainly because I decided to make those complicated stars. They were paper pieced and then put on point, making that border 6 inches wide. They look great, but they took a while to make.
 

I've made some of the square in a square blocks for the next round, using the biggest pieces I have left of the scrap fabrics I'm using. These will finish at 3 inches square. I chose this size because I'm hoping to combine these units with these other leftovers:


These are leftovers from the same quilt as the pink triangle in a square parts that I'm using for the rainbow scrap challenge this month. I have at least 80 of these, and probably more if I look in all the nooks, crannies, and bins around here. I swear I really did make a quilt that used a whole bunch of pieces, just not the quilt I started. You can see that quilt HERE.

So I'm still a bit behind, but at least I have a plan to catch up, and I'll use those pieces up, too. Hurray for that! I'm hoping for a very easy final border so that I can find a way to use up the rest of those scraps, too. I'll leave you with this very encouraging picture:


Daffodil shoots! There will be flowers soon! Enjoy the rest of the week!

Sharing at the SAHRR linkup at the Darling Dogwood.

14 comments:

Susie H said...

Your SAHRR looks great and I love the blue bowties. A real splash of color. Way to use up so many bonus parts. Always nice to find them a sweet landing.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

it is always so nice at this time of year to see the bulb plants sprouting up through the soil - just such a happy feeling knowing spring and warmer weather is coming. Your quilt top looks great

Sara said...

Wow! That looks fabulous! I love how you mixed the hourglass and flying geese in that most recent border. So clever.

Seeing little sprouts of green will have to wait for us. But that is just normal. Spring doesn't usually arrive until April here. Some years we get spring arriving in early April, and then winter has a last laugh in late April.

Home Sewn By Us said...

Hi again, Mari! LOOK at those daffodils already peeking out. Our bulbs are, too, but not quite as far as yours. As it should be - this is Wisconsin after all. I love your border with the hourglass blocks alternated with FGs. And those stars!! This is such a happy-looking quilt. Someone will be thrilled to receive it. Just one more prompt after this week's square in a square. I can't wait to see your finished quilt top. {{Hugs}} a bunch! ~smile~ Roseanne

Quiltdivajulie said...

Don't you just LOVE finding the first daffodil noses each year? Here they appear at Christmas time (if the weather is warm enough) or in early January. At this point about half of ours are in full bloom. No matter where you live, they are a hopeful reminder that spring WILL come. Your quilt top is looking good, BTW.

Cheryll said...

Your SAHRR is looking really NiCe...
I think all the colours work really well together...xox

Bernie Kringel said...

I have daffodil shoots too and it makes me so happy. I planted a bag of 50 bulbs last fall and it will look wonderful when they bloom. This morning however, we have a fresh bit of snow. I don't mind it because we don't get it very often.
Loving your SAHRR - it is going to be so sweet Mari.

Claire said...

I love your colors! And the contrast between the curvy center and angular border designs works well too.

Emily said...

This looks great!! I love the center panel, and each rounds looks really nice with everything before it, which I find to be the biggest challenge in the round robin. Beautiful!

piecefulwendy said...

Your SAHRR is really taking shape and looking great! Love those stars, but I can see that they took a bit of work! So fun to see the variety of quilts in the SAHRR!

quiltingbydawn said...

Your SARHH is looking good! Your center block is beautiful. It is fun to use up leftovers! I’m a bit behind too as I haven’t started my 5th round yet. That’s today’s project!

Kathleen said...

I love those stars - certainly worth it to take the time. Being behind is not a big deal, finishing when it works for you is what makes sense. Love the direction this is going.

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

I like your round robin!!!
Hpe your tests are all good and *over* haha!!!

The Joyful Quilter said...

LOVE how you mixed the Flying Geese with the Hourglass round, Mari! Looking forward to seeing how Round 5 plays out with those leftovers. Gook luck!