A blog reader, Janny from the Netherlands, reached out to me last week and asked about the quilt in this photo.
I made this block/quilt in a string class with Gwen Marston. As all things Gwen she encouraged us to come up with something unique. The block is a Rocky Road to Kansas, but I made my own pattern.
Here's a closer look.
I sent this to Janny and encouraged her to do the same. I didn't have Electric Quilt when I made my block, but graph paper works just as well.
I was thrilled when she sent me a photo of her first block.
Sometimes it is good to do your own thing!
Here's a little project I'm working on this week, unfortunately I burned it!! Aargh! It was only 1 block, so I'll start over and coffee dye the burned piece to disguise it.
The book sale was a resounding success! All the books are in the mail!! Thank you for your support and the extra $ that was donated for my trip.
Have a great week!
It is a great quilt. Looks to me like you used crumbs on some parts of it, not just strings. Is that right? Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI cannot see the burned spot in the photo.
Glad your sale was a success!!
The first block of Janni is a success !
ReplyDeleteAnd your quilt is gorgeous ! Good way to use our scraps !
xo
Wonderful eye candy! Thanks for the pattern! :)
ReplyDeleteI really like string quilts. Bet you could repair that burned/scorched portion which I can't see, with the hydrogen peroxide trick...
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I love this block. And good for you for saving a scorched block!
ReplyDeleteScrappy quilts are so beautiful. I love this!
ReplyDeleteYou inspire many people with the things you make and share on your blog.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Karen, you inspire so many people and me, too. It’s a great idea to use scraps and the pattern is so easy.
ReplyDeleteThat is one way to make a string quilt that I have yet to try. I've always wanted to. Guess I need to move it up the list. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYay for working out the pattern for yourself. They way all quilt making using to be.
ReplyDeletegood job on the book sale!
It`s a stunning quilt!
ReplyDeleteLIKE.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun quilt. Is this drawing from EQ? Are you upgrading to 8? I bought 7, never used it, so I upgraded to 8 and signed up for ongoing workshops by Kari at On Point.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun scrap quilt and congrats on a successful book sale!
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