This weekend we sewed. And sewed. And sewed. And ate. And ate. And ate.
When our local quilt group gets together for a mini-retreat, there's one thing to be said. We eat like queens. If any of us were to miss our mark as quilters, we could all surely fall back on cooking, cause let me tell you, we got it going on. It's a wonder we get any sewing done in between the pulled pork, pumpkin bread and spinach dip. And then there were the scones...
Saturday and Sunday, we put the {sewing} pedal to the metal and zipped right along, whipping out UFO's and starting new projects. It rained outside like nobody's business, but we were tucked inside warm and dry, having a fantastic time. None of us could have asked for anything more.
I fished out my Fandango quilt I started last Spring. I had all the blocks assembled and just needed to row them up. I've been dragging my heels on this project, because (cover your eyes, Alicia) I really don't like the fabric. But I do like the person who picked it out, so I put on my big girl panties and plowed onward.
I really like the latticework in the finished design. You can't tell very well in this photo, but the sashing lines are a dark eggplant, which will match the walls in the room it's going in. Below is a picture of the original pattern, which featured large appliqued flowers. They're cute in the fabric lines shown in the model, but Fandango is so busy with mostly larger prints and I was worried it would be too much. Plus, we voted. And the flowers lost. By a long shot.
I've ordered backing and some cute striped fabric for the binding. As soon as it gets here, it's ready to be quilted and bound and off to live in Utah.
With the leftover scraps, I made a not-so-little baby blanket to go with it. And then with the scraps leftover from that, I pieced a scrappy binding for the baby blanket. I really made good use of that fat quarter tower.
Here's a peek at some projects the other girls worked on this weekend ~
This was from a class we had a while back, where you sew raw-edge squares on squares, cut them into quarters, and then re-sew them up. After you wash it, it frays along the edges like those raw-edge flannel quilts. I can't remember what they're called.
And again in different fabrics...
As you can see, we like bright colors around here. Maybe it's the lack of sun.
I love your Fandango quilt! It makes me want to dig out my Fandango quilt - which has been languishing in a box for months!
Posted by: Helen in Switzerland | 10/17/2011 at 02:01 AM
Great job on the Fandango quilt, that dark lattice is the perfect touch, and I agree with the group, that quilt does't need those big applique flowers. Great use of your scraps! Sounds and looks like it was a perfect day for all involved!!
Posted by: Thelma | 10/17/2011 at 03:43 AM
Your fandango quilts look great! I love Heather Peterson's patterns - they always look so beautiful. Good for you for putting your fat quarter tower to hard work!
Posted by: Megan | 10/17/2011 at 05:41 AM
Looks like a really productive weekend! Your Fandango quilt looks great, and I agree with you to skip the flowers. Looks good as it is!
Posted by: Donna | 10/17/2011 at 06:50 AM
I think I like the baby quilt better than the Fandango quilt top. Thanks for sharing the projects that everyone else is working on, it's a very talented group.
Posted by: Robin Booth | 10/17/2011 at 11:50 AM
What a neat weekend! All such pretty projects.
Posted by: Amy C | 10/17/2011 at 02:50 PM
Allyson...I forgive you for saying you don't like the fabric (I didn't close my eyes!) even though I slaved over my choice like it was life or death! ;-) I forgive you because they turned out so beautiful!!! I LOVE THEM!!! You are amazing and I can't express enough how much I appreciate you doing that. Miss you.
Posted by: Alicia | 10/18/2011 at 07:37 PM
Oh Allyson....I think your Fandango is wonderful...they all are! Just love to see the show and share here!!! Hope all is well with you!!
Posted by: Mary Flynn | 10/19/2011 at 04:02 PM