There are some great ideas on how to put together the blocks here and here. And if there are more, feel free to send me the links. I'd love to see them.
First, I layed out the blocks in an arrangement that I liked. I usually take a photo at this point and view the quilt on the screen of my digital camera. It really helps me find color clumping or unevenness.
Then, I measured my remaining background fabric. I had a piece about 2 2/3 yards long. I cut 4 pieces 6.5" by the length of the fabric and set them aside for the final borders. It's much easier to do the borders this way than to have to piece them later.
Next, I cut out 17 rectangles 4.5" x 12.5" from the background fabric. This is your sashing.
Cut at least 24 squares 2.5" from various fabrics that you used in your quilt squares. I cut extra squares, but will use them for the borders later.
Sew 4 2.5" squares together. Make 6. These are called 4 patches.
Use the 4 patches and the sashing to separate the 12" blocks as shown.
Working in rows, sew together.
Next week we will work on the borders.
I look forward to seeing all the nearly completed quilts.
Happy Monday!
Your colors work so well together! Thanks for the photo idea. I can't wait to see the completed quilts either. Such fun!
ReplyDeleteYours is looking so nice. I love the cheeriness of the prints.
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate all these ideas and instructions. I've had all 12 blocks sitting on my dining room table for a few days...not knowing quite what to do next. I think I can get started now.
ReplyDeleteWow, the quilt top looks wonderful. I wasn't able to join in this time, but hopefully if you host another quilt along I will be able to join.
ReplyDeletewow the 4 patches really tie everything together! I love this thank you so much for doing this!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Will you do this again one day??
ReplyDeletekristin, I do hope to do another quilt-a-long soon. I am planning one with all star blocks.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so wonderful, the quilt is coming together so beautifully! I’m glad I joined the party!
ReplyDeleteI was pondering on the colours for block 12. Now I know what to do. With all the white and the 4 patches all colours will connect! Thanks again!!
(I need some sleep now, I was so curious I stayed up...!)
Cool. I think it looks great.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great. I wish mine would look this good. I'm already thinking about different fabrics and how mine will look better next time. This would be a great baby quilt! Thanks for walking us through this has been GREAT FUN!!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt top!
Looking awesome! I love the colors, it's very cheerful and springy! I really need to get caught up on mine...maybe this weekend...
ReplyDeleteOMG! i love this one too! i wish we were neighbors too! can you imagine six kids running around, while we sew up a storm!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!! I've got to work on my sashing - I hope to have it done this week!
ReplyDeleteWOW. I love your quilt. I really like your fabrics. I have no idea what to do with mine..hmmmmm Have to get the thinking cap on.
ReplyDeleteJules
I love the idea of long strips for borders. I always have to piece mine. I have cut everything and will sew tomorrow. I just love "quilting a along." I makes me do it so I won't fall behind.
ReplyDeletethis is looking really lovely, I look how those blocks of four bring it all together
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic with the sashing and I love the idea of a star quilt - I'd have to do that one!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt, I finished my top, come take a look! My DH absolutely loves it. Now to find time to quilt it~~~
ReplyDeleteIt looks absolutely lovely amandajean! :)
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog! Your piecing is so lovely!
ReplyDeletethis is so cute! I wished I'd joined from the beginning...
ReplyDeletewill you do another one?
Wow, the sashing really adds to it! I love it! You have done such an awesome job of guiding us through this - THANK YOU!!
ReplyDeleteokay, I am officially inspired to catch up to all of you (I haven't made it past week 4). This looks amazing. It is a real quilt! I know I can do it!
ReplyDeleteit is soooo pretty!
ReplyDeletePretty blocks. Thanks for hosting the quilt-a-long and posting the great directions.
ReplyDeleteSadly, I was too late to join the quilt-a-long this time though I do have block #1 cut and ready to sew. I hope you have another stash busting quilt-a-long soon.
I love the idea of a different square each month! I will definitly(sp?) try to join the next one.
ReplyDeletethis is looking really nice!
ReplyDeletePlease don't take this quilt along away because I am just on my second block! Slow starter! Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda Jean, I just have to say how much I'm enjoying this (and can't wait for the next one!). I'm cheating a bit - I've picked my 6 favourite blocks to make a crib sized quilt for a newborn. Can't wait to finish!
ReplyDeleteI'm finished with the middle!
ReplyDeleteI still have the pioneer braid border (I'm doing my own thing). Thanks SOOOO much for this. I'm so excited that I finished a sampler quilt.
Just found you thru Mystele,
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with your talents ! Not just your sewing, piecing skills but your eye for colors nd design. I want them all. Great Art! I hope to mke some rugs to use as doggie mats using your tutorial. Thnk you ,so much, for sharing the beuty and wisdom.
Darly