Inspired Friday (Friday Foto Fun #28)
Typically I balance my weeks with secret sewing and shareable sewing. However this week, I did a LOT of secret sewing and very little (aka none) shareable sewing! I can't wait to be able to share some of the projects I have been working on with everyone in the (near-ish) future. I did want to share a new project that I've given myself. It shouldn't be a secret that I absolutely adore Barn Quilts and love their style. I ended up buying both Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement
In the past, I have toyed around with designing some sort of quilt-along, but never got past the idea phase. My love of barn quilts has made this project a must for me to do. I am planning on making a quilt-along inspired by Barn Quilts. It may end up as a large sampler quilt or several mini quilts with options to make larger. I am still working through all the designs I want to utilize and what this would shape up to be. What option do you like, sampler quilt or multiple mini quilts?
As for timing for this quilt-along, you'll hear about it here first! I'm looking at getting this all designed and prepped so that it will be take place in early 2019! Yes, I know that's a long time away, but these things take a long time to set up, make, test, and put together.
As for other really fun things this month, I am the Queen of both of my beehives, and I've started to get blocks from my swarms! Here are the 4 blocks that I've received so far! I got to pick the pattern (Wanta Fanta Block), and I requested that the colors be vibrant and bright!
I was lucky enough to get into Modern Stitching Affair from the waitlist this year, and the event starts on my birthday, next Thursday! Happy Birthday to me, I can't wait!!
Available time for quilting this next week:
Saturday, Sunday, Monday PM
Projects I want to work on:
PBQ107
Frame It Up v3
Modern Stitching Affair Prep
Goals for the Projects:
PBQ107: Finish the quilt top!
Frame It Up v3: Finish the quilt top!
MSA Prep: Prep all items for Modern Stitching Affair!!!
Your turn! What did you accomplish this week? A block? A quilt top? Link up below!
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Well, you know I love barn quilts, having just finished painting my first one! A barn quilt SAL sounds great. I’m always ready to add to my mini quilt gallery. Hope you have a great birthday!!!
Cool bee block choice! I haven’t seen that one before. I’ll be watching with interest as your quilt-along takes shape. I think a sampler quilt would probably have wider appeal, and people can always convert a block into a mini if they want to.
I favor a mini quilt project.
Hi Sherry,
The timing on your barn quilts is just uncanny. We are going to be losing a lot of farms and farm land in our county due to a new manufacturing plant being built – over 2,000 acres. Not only does that make me sad to lose the farm land, but many of the barns have quilt designs on them. I was just thinking this week as I drive by them, soon to be demolished, that I need to stop and take photos of all of them. That is going on my to-do list for this weekend. I will watch to see what you come up with for us in 2019. I may just be able to join in! And Happy Birthday a little early!
~smile~ Roseanne
Hi Roseanne
I made a quilt with a pattern similar to the Want a Fanta block. When I found it, it was referenced as a kaleidoscope block (not the kind where you cut 8 fabrics from the same spot). It was a lot of fun. If I could figure out how to send you a pic or a link on my blog I would. Its #12 “Tula Go Round”.
I like your variation too. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Terry
Oh my gosh Sherry, a barn QAL is an awesome idea! I love barns ❤️ and barn quilts too and get to see them here in PA. I love either but minis are popular and I like that you can have several finished projects at the end.
I like the idea of a barn block sampler quilt. As Nancy@Graceandpeace noted, a sampler could easily be converted to mini quilts.