.Now, where to start? Maybe with the quilt top:
And so I have almost finished (except for the inset triangles along the edges) sewing together the Kansas Dugout Quilt top. Yesterday I set myself the target of sewing together the Kansas Dugout blocks into a quilt top. Little did I know just how much work that task would entail; this was no straight forward "join blocks into rows" and "sew rows together" kind of quilt top. Piecing the blocks was the easy part, joining them together was a whole other story.
I tackled it in sections and then tried not to get too overwhelmed by having to set numerous center squares into the otherwise completed quilt top. Tricky and fiddly but if you cut and mark the fabric accurately, and take your time with lining up the fabrics it does come together surprisingly well.
My biggest concern now is that I have almost run out of the solid fabric, there's definitely not enough solid fabric left over for the triangles along the outer edges. And ... it's not a Kona Cotton in Slate after all! It is close in color but not the same as the FQ I have in my stash. I am guessing it is an Amy Butler (Free Spirit) solid fabric.
There are other options though and I think I will turn this negative into an opportunity for some more fabric play. Surely there is something in my stash that will work for the outer triangles?
Have a wonderful crafty day!
Rita
Have a wonderful crafty day!
Rita
Wow! It's so striking! I can't wait to see it when it's all finished.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I'm sure you will find something in your stash that will work. Maybe even go with a different color that repeats in the pattern. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous. Really and truly spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI had to go back and read to find out what you were talking about... When I looked at the block, I saw individual long diamonds with quarter-square triangles sewn together to make a block (each centre square being made of four QSTs); I had know idea there were so many inset seams! Wow - you are ambitious! As soon as I see insets, I try to break the block down further because they terrify me. :-) Colour me impressed!
ReplyDeleteNo idea how you did these blocks, but it is quite an interesting quilt! HA!
ReplyDeleteOk, I commented on the last post about this quilt that I had done a similar one (and was working on a second just like you did...must be addictive)
ReplyDeleteHere is the pic:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4a90bZIY0Rs/TeUiV9N3FBI/AAAAAAAAC3M/WmYdSPv6-do/s1600/IMG_5388.JPG
5" charms with 2" snowballs on opposite sides. I have never done a Y seam before but if it gave YOU some trouble I know I had better avoid them!
you know, I betcha the solid is Free Spirit Slate. I just put that in an order for my shop and it looks like it on the screen. :)
ReplyDeleteYou continue to inspire me! Conrats on the 'almost' finish! Smiles~Beth
ReplyDeleteOooh another fabric for the outer triangles...can't wait! Love the quilt top. I'd love to know your tricks with piecing Y seams.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! I'm really excited to see what you come up with for the triangles. Honestly, I think the egde looks great as is, but I imagine it would be complicated to finish.
ReplyDeleteThat is jst so amazing - I am in awe!
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure it is the Amy Butler Slate. I used it for my Yellow and Grey Lady of the Lake quilt. Perhaps you could bind it as is! That would be fantastic (but fiddly).
ReplyDeleteWow that's amazing Rita. I can't even imagine the work to piece all of that together - yeah totally not straight forward piece by row method. Good luck and can't wait to see the finished quilt :)
ReplyDeleteDoesn't the red in your blocks just jump out at you? I think you could finish with a solid red and it would make the quilt top POP!
ReplyDeleteIt has been worth your perseverance, it is an incredible quilt. xo
ReplyDeleteI like the shape of it as is! Not the most fun to bind, though
ReplyDeleteSurely you will make a shortage of a certain fabric into an even more spectacular creation!
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Beautiful. Work of art. Wish I had patience to make a quilt like this. :-)
ReplyDeleteonce again my mouth has fallen open and I am in awe of your talent!
ReplyDeleteOh it looks so awesome.. I hate HATE it when I run out of fabric so close to the end!! Doh!
ReplyDeleteIt looks perfect so far - really like the dark background that 'ties' down the colorful fabric. Love it :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! Maybe black triangles with thin black border as it appears in the first photos might be the way to go!!
ReplyDeleteI am certain you will find an amazing alternative - it would almost be disappointing now if you found some leftover slate in your stash as I am excited to see what you find instead!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Meredith ... I'd bind it as it is, it would be such an interesting edge ...
ReplyDeleteI have a broad smile on my dial. Prompted by the MEREST notion that YOIUR stash would let you down! Am almost willing to bet my firstborn (although she's a bit of a handful these days)...
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun one Rita, how about using the same fabric for the edge triangles and binding, it might just create an interesting effect!
ReplyDeleteLovely and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI just love this quilt! Soooo pretty!! I'm always looking for quilts to use in photography sessions and this one is stunning with the range of colors!! LOVE!!
ReplyDeleteHana
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I'm sure I'm crazy, but I wish you could leave the edges without filling them. It looks so cool this way!
ReplyDeleteSo the grey is set into the other fabrics after they are sewn together?
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are so gorgeous! I have to say that your aesthetic must be very similar to mine, because I love each one you post here!
ReplyDeleteI didn't read all the comments, so this has probably already been suggested - but I think that the outer triangles should be whatever material you choose for the binding. That pic with the background for the edges looks GREAT, and that is what it would look like with a matching outer triangle/binding :) Great job on the quilt top though - I always avoid making quilts with y-seams!
ReplyDeleteMy first thought for the edge triangles would be red, if you could find a shade that would not match the red prints on the edges - or slate, but a deeper shade that the centers. Great job! I am having a terrible time posting on blogs on which the Comments do not pop up in a separate page.
ReplyDeleteMe again - looks like using my AIM ID will not link to me. This is terrible. My blog is http://melrosemiss.blogspot.com and my email is melrosemiss@aol.com.
ReplyDeletewow, it looks wonderful as it is -- have you thought about leaving the edges of the quilt as they are? would make an interesting shape!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I can't wait to see what you come up with for the outside triangles. You have such talent!
ReplyDeleteIts simply gorgeous Rita! I love this classic pattern done with more modern fabrics. The solid is a great foil for the other fabrics.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use up my scraps, can't wait to get started.
ReplyDeleteWhat about just binding it with this outside edge as is? Unusual and timeconsuming but I think the result would be worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea to make use of the scrapes in the stash.
ReplyDeleteThanks SEW as usual for your wonderful ideas.
I have 2 ideas:
ReplyDelete1. (also mentioned by others) make the edge triangles and binding out of the same fabrics - would really frame it. I'd go for a darker shade of the slate.
2. Keep the unusual edges for the edge of the quilt. Cut strips of fabric (wider than the missing triangles). After quilting, sew along the seam line. Folding on the seam line, flip to the back and slip stitch to the backing. This is a great way to do scalloped edges without bias binding too.