Wednesday, March 10, 2021

35 blocks and final layout?..............


I made the last block for the Hattie's Choice quilt.  I did move a couple blocks at the bottom to fit in the new block ( 2 in, 2 up from bottom right corner).  I'm pretty sure this is the final layout but I decided to wait until this morning to be sure.  Seeing it in both artificial light last night and natural light today helps to make the decision.  

I decided to rake the layer of leaves from the flower beds in the back yard so the early plants can see some sunshine and start growing.  It was a thin layer of leaves but they were meshed together like a blanket from having all of the heavy snow on top of them for over 2 months.  Now we have some rain coming this week.   

16 comments:

JuliaRu said...

Gorgeous!

JustGail said...

This will be a gorgeous quilt. And it's a great example of using your color wash lessons with other quilt blocks.

Mary said...

Absolutely stunning. I see lots of points to match.

patty a. said...

The top looks wonderful! I was outside last evening and noticed the same thing - a layer of leaves all over the center flower bed even though I had cleaned it out real good last fall. I can see there is a lot of clean up I need to do and I want to dig up my ornamental grass, divide and transplant it. That is going to be a big job. I will have to pace myself on that one!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I still have a flower bed or two here to clear out and the plants are popping through so I might leave it as mulch. Your quilt design looks good with the color to me laid out as it is now

Linda Swanekamp said...

Although it should be 60 today here, I think it is too early to take off all the mulch. I do not want the ground to heave a lot.

Julierose said...

Lovely blocks all set together...I do like that rosy one...
Nothing moving in our gardens here as yet...still pretty cold--I am taking time to really rest up and recuperate from that 2nd covid shot reaction...
hugs, Julierose

Quiltdivajulie said...

Wonderful layout - striking blocks - gorgeous colors.

Needled Mom said...

That is beautiful and the colors flow so well.

The Joyful Quilter said...

SEW pretty, Wanda!!

JJM said...

Stunning layout Wanda. And I know you worked in your gardens today. I noticed lots of steps.

JJM

Dorothy said...

Excellent !!

sue s said...

Very very pretty! I think you've found the right balance. Our snow is down to baby piles from the street and another 60 degree day should do it. There are a few crocuses up in the neighborhood. I can't grow them because our very active squirrel population loves them!

Sue said...

Whoa! This is spectacular! Great job!

Anonymous said...

Nicely done coordinating the colors and fabrics!

Kay in KS

Vicki W said...

What a great block and a very striking quilt!