Homestead- Finale 2024 Quilt-a-long

 

Here is a tiny part of the binding of the original quilt. 

I neglected to get a shot of the backing. I do know I love to find a surprise print on the back of antique quilts.

Here is my surprise backing. 

Here is the binding I used.

Here is the antique that you may be able to zoom in on and see the quilting.

I stitched in the ditch (by machine) around the 9 patches, green squares and setting squares.  Then hand quilted a 2" grid through the entire quilt.

It is your quilt, finish as you'd like. But as a new quilter I disliked reading "quilt as desired" so I like to give ideas.

Make sure to add a label, then enjoy your little quilt!

I'll set up a link party in a couple of weeks so we can see all the quilts in one place. There are some beauties I'm seeing in the Facebook group!

Thanks for sewing along.

Homestead Part 3

If you are not a confident quilter, please read through this post first to familiarize yourself with setting blocks on point.

Finding a stripe comparable to the antique was my biggest challenge. 

 Here is the original print on the antique quilt. It is going diagonal AND vertical. I love it!

Of the stripe (or your choice) we need to cut  4 squares that measure 6 1/2". 

We will cut the quarter square triangles next. These are the triangles that will go on the sides of the quilt. I like to cut mine a bit oversized so I have plenty of room to trim my top. Cut 2 squares that measure 10" then cut twice on the diagonal. Handle with care. 

I wish I would have made my pink a bit more bold! And I wish I had a better close up of the original pink. 

We will be putting the rows together on the diagonal, like shown in the diagram below.

Our quilt doesn't have this many squares but this is what I mean when I say we will put rows together on the diagonal. 

The 4 corner pink triangles will be half square triangles. Cutting the sides and corners this way prevents the outside edge from being on the bias.

For the 4 corners cut 2 squares 5 1/2", then cut once on the diagonal. 

Lay out all your blocks, quarter and half square triangles and assemble your rows carefully with a 1/4" seam allowance. 

Refer to my quilt top above if necessary. 

YAY! Admire your little quilt!

I'll be back to talk about backing, binding and quilting. 

Homestead Quiltalong Part 2

Here is the reproduction green I used to finish the double 9 patch blocks.

I LOVE the green in the original quilt!

We will cut eighteen (18) - 3 1/2" squares from the green print. (Or whatever your chosen color is) 

Use 2 matching 9 patch and 2 green squares, piece as shown above. 

Make 9 blocks. Your blocks should measure 6 1/2".

Put on your design wall and admire your work!

Have a terrific weekend!

Lone Cabin

I got my Lone Cabin quilt back but have not had a chance to make or put a binding on it. I was excited to share it with you.

I used a new quilter on this one.

I'll have the binding ready for this winter!

2 girlfriends and I made it out to Central Washington for a big backpack trip.

BOOM! 25ish miles in rugged and beautiful country! We were in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.