The same but different; this Giant Granny Square Quilt (traditionally known as a Trip Around the World Quilt) is not my first and probably not my last. I love a good Trip Around the World Quilt and really enjoy the fabric play involved in creating these quilt. For this particular quilt I wanted to recreate that feeling of early Spring, when after a long northern Winter the sun comes out and parks are filled with children, and families gather on picnic blankets. And bunnies of course. For it is almost Easter!
Working from the center square out, "rounds" of fabric are added one at a time. It is all about the fabrics, and choosing the right fabric requires auditioning, arranging and rearranging, and walking away. Then upon return you re-arrange ... everything, substitute fabrics, and cut more squares. As the quilt grows the fabric requirements for each round increases and it doesn't take long before a fat quarter does not suffice. This in turn makes choosing fabrics more difficult, for while I do have many fat quarters on hand, half yards quantities in my stash are limited.
There is no quick and easy way to arrange or piece this quilt by machine; no strip piecing technique will work when many of the fabrics have been fussy cut and the printed design is orientated in a certain way. Six of twenty rounds of fabric have been fussy cut and require attention to placement when sewing rows together.
Giant Granny Square Quilt
841 squares each measuring 2" x 2" (finished)
1 center square plus 21 of rounds of squares, plus setting triangles.
Quilt Top measures 60 inches x 60 inches.
Fabrics used:
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Last week was a difficult week as we said goodbye to our sweet Oliver, our faithful friend and constant companion. Oliver occasionally popped his face, paw, or tail, into a quilt photo and enjoyed being at my side as every one of my quilts was pieced, basted, and quilted. Rest peacefully buddy. We will miss you.
Oliver ~ July 2004 to April 2017.
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
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Rita,I enjoyed reading about your beautiful quilt and sweet sentiments for your little companion.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss of Oliver.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the loss of your dog. So sad. This quilt is awesome, as per usual.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathies on the loss of your precious dog.
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful 'Around The World' quilt with a fresh and modern feel. Sorry to hear about Oliver. I hope you have many good friends and family around to support you through this period of loss.
ReplyDeleteI sympathize with you because we lost our beloved Rosebud, a beautiful Old English Sheepdog, who grew with us for fourteen years. She was ever at my side, both day and night. I know how huge that hole is that Oliver left in your heart and I hope you soon find relief with beautiful memories that you alone hold.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, Rita. RIP "Over the Rainbow Bridge?, Oliver. In sympathy and caring, Jean
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and beautiful companion. Sympathies on your loss. We also have a schnauzer and they are so dear to our hearts.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your little dog. It is so very hard when we lose a beloved pet. Beautiful quilt, as usual.
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt. So sorry for the loss of your doggie. They fill our hearts with joy but it is so sad when they cross the rainbow bridge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt Rita. Very hard losing such a beloved buddy. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteOh Rita, you are so fortunate to have such a sweet adorable little fella, Oliver, ♥️in your life. I am so sorry he is not with you anymore. This hurts me heart extra because I lost my adorable Pierro kitty last November (a month after my mommy died) and he was still just a little guy of 8 years.
ReplyDeleteWe are so fortunate to have photos and memories.
I will pray for you and your family.
Your quilt is adorable. I love each one of these fabrics. You made a masterpiece
Sorry for your loss of Oliver, looks like he had a wonderful long life(though never ever long enough)
ReplyDeleteso sorry for your loss, sure we will miss Oliver.. such adorable puppy ever...
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your Oliver!
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry for you and your family. Pets are the best companions and they leave a terrible hole in the heart when they're gone.
ReplyDeleteI like the quilt, though I did notice three bunnies in a row facing the same way... was it on purpose?
So sorry about your little doggie. Your quilt is amazing. The little bunnies are adorable.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful quilt and great piecing with the fabrics. Sorry for your loss of Oliver.
ReplyDeleteCondolences on the loss of your beloved Oliver. My neighbor has a sweet Schnauzer girl, Penny. We lost our little Pemba kitty, just 10 in Oct. She two was my quilting companion. Our new kitty is attempting to take up the mantle. You patchwork always inspires me and makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Oliver. He looks most sweet friend. Your quilt is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFarewell beloved pup, I'm sorry you had to go.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is, as always, stunning. So neat and clean.
Very sorry to hear the loss of Oliver. Very hard. Love this quilt. The black is used so well. Your work is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you fussy cut all those rabbits! They are so cute running around this quilt. Did you have a lot of waste?
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss of Oliver.
So sad about Oliver. Hope your family is getting along okay. Quilt is terrific.
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