CrossCut Phase 2
I had hoped to have a finished mini to show you today, but that will have to wait until another post. However I do have a completed top to reveal.
My plan was to have some pretty outdoor photos for you, but we have had torrential rains here and everything outdoors is just plain wet. So please forgive the less-than-great pictures!
Here’s a photo of the 8″ blocks once I had sewn them all together.
Then the cutting began once again. I was so eager to cut them out that I completely forgot to take pictures. I cut them into 6″ blocks.
Once that was done I played with them on my design board, and came up with this. Here’s my mini top, all stitched together.
While I sat and looked at this quilt, I think I have figured out how I want to quilt it. From that idea and a comment from BigJ, it also has a name. I’ll reveal all of that when I show you the completed quilt.
This has been so much fun! If you’ve never done this, give it a try.
Tomorrow I’m off to take a quilt class from Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts. I am so excited!
Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts, Confessions of a Fabric Addict and Busy Hands Quilts.
11 Comments
katyquilts
I love this! All the different background fabrics make it do interesting!
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Katy. You were part of the inspiration for me to do this fun quilt. I’m excited to see if I can tackle the quilting. I’m still learning to be comfortable doing my own machine quilting, so we’ll see!
duelingthreads
It’s really growing on me!
Lori
I like this a LOT! Nice rhythm to it.
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Lori — you know that means alot hearing it from you!
Jayne
The different colors are a perfect choice for this piece! I really loved making my Cross Cut quilt!
piecefulwendy
Thank you — it has been a fun project!
norma
I like the design both ways but I love the arrangement for the mini.
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Norma!
Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts
I hope you had a great quilting class!
piecefulwendy
Thanks, Myra! I enjoyed the class and learned some new things, so that’s always a win!