I made 7 more blocks to go with one of the sample blocks and put these up on the design wall overlapped so the strips line up like they do on the Tapas pattern.
What I really wanted to see though was the 8 blocks in the alternate layout that I came up with. I have 14 more stratas to sew in addition to the duplicates of the 7 new blocks. One strata makes 2 blocks. If I use this second layout I need to make 2 additional stratas.
I have had this wallhanging basted and ready to quilt on my Pfaff for about 2 months. Last night I did the ditch quilting around the 2 border strips and all of the seam lines between blocks.
Then I quilted one block. I can trim the edges and sew the binding and hanging sleeve on now since I have the borders quilted. I think I have a fighting chance of finishing this one by midnight November 30th.
My new Amaryllis from my sister-in-law has a big fat bud growing. I saved 3 other bulbs from last winter and have them in the garage (55 degrees) under a box for cool and dark for 8-10 weeks. They were outside all summer on the east side of my house. One of them was from the previous winter and I think I brought it in too soon last year because it only had leaves. I will try to be more patient this year.
Both versions of the strata are lovely...I remember that yellow quilt--with the birds--so neat.
ReplyDeleteIt is cooler this morning with a 30 degree temp...nice and sunny though..
hugs, Julierose
I like the second layout the best. The first one isn't as interesting to me. When can you bring the rest of the bulbs inside? I hope you have better luck this year and get a whole bunch of flowers!
ReplyDeleteI love that 2nd version you show - just something about it really catches my eye. My amaryllis are not doing anything yet I have 2 new ones as the old ones do not look like they want to do anything so far
ReplyDeleteI really like the first version best. I think that the second is pretty too, but looks like the scrappy quilt that we all have made and loved. The first is much more unique. Well, that my big fat option . . . it's your quilt the question is which one do you like best?
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Both layouts show off the blocks in such unique patterns. I know you will decide on what you love best. . . Anxious to see your Yellow with black ‘n white complete. I can see all the time it takes to stitch in the ditch on that one.
ReplyDeleteI haven’t found any Amaryllis at Costco yet. They had 3 in a pack under $20.00 last year. I was hoping to buy another set.
JJM
I agree with others, I like the second layout better. And I really like the yellow log cabin style quilt. I tried to find some earlier posts about it but don't know what to look for.
ReplyDeleteI love the new blocks you're working on, and I think the second arrangement is really interesting! I love all those diagonal lines. It feels much more dynamic than the first layout.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how this looks with more blocks.
What a clever block! I like them both....maybe you should make one one way and then make another.
ReplyDeleteI love both sets of quilting blocks. The yellows are so pretty but those first blocks are really stunning.
ReplyDeleteI like the second arrangement better. It has more excitement!
ReplyDeleteYour alternate layout for Tapas is just perfect, the Kaffe strips positively glow, I love it! I bet when I reach your recap for November that your yellow quilt is a finish!!
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