If you read my last SAHRR entry, you will know I thought the round would be Flying Geese. No one prompted me but my guess was correct. We do see them frequently in Round Robins, so this wasn’t really a hard guess. Next week’s prompt could be much harder to figure out so I am waiting until tomorrow to find out! If you want some eye candy, check out the links from the bottom of the page (on Anja’s blog) to see what others are doing! I am sure you will be amazed at the variety or projects!
Where I Started
Here is where I was when I last left you. Hourglass blocks waiting for the completion of the borders. My original plan using them as cornerstones stuck, so you will see them there!
My Flying Geese
Sandra of mmm Quilts! did a fade of hourglass blocks and I rather likes that. I decided my geese would get larger as they got to the center of the border. I tried a few other options in EQ8, but didn’t love them. This one won, and I am so glad it did!
The State of The Quilt Top
I am very pleased with the way this border looks. I like the flying geese pointing towards the center. I also think the repetition of the colors in the spools is a good way to keep some lightness in the colors. I believe I will add a coping strip again, as then I will have a 32″ measurement to work with for the next border. Again, I will do 4 blocks of the next prompt and wait to see what the very last prompt is before making any decisions as to whether it is in the cornerstone or staggered in the border. I am thinking it needs something a little less symmetrical as we get to the next border….or maybe tilted like the spools.
SAHRR Links
Here is the schedule if you are interested. The links are updated to the right post so you don’t have to look for it as we move along.
- January 16: Center Block Reveal @ Quilting Gail
- January 23: 1st Round: Roseanne & Sue @ Home Sewn By Us
- January 30: 2nd Round: Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life
- February 6: 3rd Round: Chris @ Chrisknitssews
- February 13: 4th Round: Anja @ Anja Quilts
- February 20: 5th Round: Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
- February 27: 6th Round: Gail @ Quilting Gail
- March 13: Parade – showing all of your finished SAHRRs
Coming Up On My Blog
Tips and Tutorials on the 22nd
Retreat Placemats & TGIFF 2/23/23
Winter Twist
Dust Off a Book Blog Hop 3/8/23
Diatom Row 2 (4/13)
Linky Parties
Anja Quilts
Monday Musings
Sew And Tell 2/20/23
I’m loving it, Kathleen!!
Your quilt just keeps getting better and better!
I still love where you are going with this, Kathleen! 🙂
The Flying Geese for Round 4 worked really well with the Hourglass cornerstones from Round 3, Kathleen. Luck or planning? Either way, it’s awesome!
It is just so interesting to see how every one is interpreting the rounds.
Kathleen I’m loving the combination of the two round blocks!!!
I love the colors you are using – nice placement!
Those are interesting geese in fading sizes. Great job!
I love this one – by far one of my favorites that I have seen for this sew along
It’s looking Star Wars, sci-fi-ish, Kathleen!!! Love it!
I like how the positioning draws your eyes in and to the center / middle of the quilt. And fun choice for how your geese change in size. I’m curious what this week’s prompt will be!
Your round robin quilt is looking great! Good guess 😉 Thanks for sharing on Sew & Tell. Blessings!
Hi Kathleen! Oh, this is coming together quite nicely. I love those hourglass blocks as cornerstones with the FGs in a variety of sizes. How clever is that?!! I’m loving the path this is on and that center block is quite striking. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
Lucky guess!!! The Flying Geese look great! By the time I’m writing this comment, you already know what this week’s prompt is! LOL!!!
great! you are keeping it so balanced and graphic
LeeAnna
Another great interpretation!! I love the fade.
Hi Kathleen, I really love what you did with the different sizes of flying geese and their placement. Looking forward to seeing what you do next!
Kathleen this quilt is just getting better and better. I love the flow of it!