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. 

 

Homestead 2024 Quiltalong! Let's Get Started!

Here's my 25" square Homestead quiltalong for 2024. I hope you'll sew along!!

Here is a closeup of a few of my blocks. 

Here are a few from the antique quilt. 

You can refer to this link for color option and ideas.

https://humblequilts.blogspot.com/2024/09/homestead-2024-sewalong.html

So we will start making 9 patches for Homestead. 

We will need light/dark/ and red. (You can choose to use a medium for a light or dark) 

I'll be using the words light and dark,

We will make two 9 patches that are the same.

Cut 2 dark 1 1/2"x6 1/2" strips

Cut 1 light 1 1/2" x 6 1/2" strip. 

Cut 2 of the same light 1 1/2"x 3 1/2"

Cut one red 1 1/2" x3 1/2"

Sew these strips as shown. Press carefully toward the dark/red. 

Subcut these into 1 1/2" pieces. You will have 4 dark-light-dark and 2 light-red-light

Sew them into 9 patches with the red in the center. 

Perfect! Press carefully.

Now make 8 more sets. I opted to use the same red center and change up the light and dark.

If you are new to Humble Quilt sewalongs- it is random. I don't "release" on any specific days. Easy steps have less time between. 

On another note:

My daughter says please tell the Humble Quilt ladies they really brightened my day.

Thank you to all who took the time to send her a birthday greeting. It means so much to me and her!

Have a great weekend. Please feel free to share your 9 patches on the Facebook group- find it HERE.