Well, people, you asked for it.
Here’s the ‘gappy’ layout, showing the blocks I have in so far. We’re still missing two corner blocks, three postcards and an embroidered postal frank block (for a look at this, go over to Margaret’s recent post about it). The gaps in the layout aren’t necessarily where the outstanding blocks will go in the end, but I wanted to make the layout looks as complete as possible.
This really is a wonderful collection of beautiful blocks, and I’m thrilled at how close to the original concept we’re going to come in the end. Everyone who’s contributed has dug deep in their stashes to donate some truly lovely fabrics, all of which contribute to how impressive and gorgeous this quilt will be when it’s done.
I’ll show the outstanding blocks as they come in. I think the corners will be next, then one of the postcards, then the frank block and the last postcard, judging by where they’re coming from.
All too soon, it’ll be time to start quilting…
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That is so pretty – love the whole thing 🙂
I love it when a quilt concept really works, and this one is turning out to be exactly as I’d envisaged. So satisfying – and so pretty!
That is going to be a wonderful quilt!
Thanks to everyone who’s contributed!
Wow, the backgrounds on the blocks I made are significantly darker than everything else. Maybe if you put them in opposite corners they’ll be okay. Still, ow could I not use that print? 😉
I love what you’ve done, and I’ll almost certainly be leaving them at the top, they anchor the rest of the quilt. We’ll wait and see what Robin has made for the two opposite corners, but I wouldn’t have had your blocks any other way 🙂
I love the variety in the intensity/darkness of color.
So do I! It would be a very dull quilt if all the colour values were the same.
it is looking stunning, Kate. Well done to you and everyone who has contributed.
Coming along nicely, I agree! I have a few design decisions ahead of me once all the blocks are in; firstly, how to arrange them, and then what colour strip to use to join the blocks on the front. I might even – gasp! – go with something colourful and patterned. You never know…
Looks great, the cross-stitch is coming on too 🙂
Great! It’s going to be a real asset to the quilt, a really unique touch.
Gorgeous!
It’s going to be a great quilt. Once I have all the blocks in, I’ll be spending a couple of days shuffling them around to achieve the best effect. One of my favourite parts of assembling the quilt!
lovely to see how this one is coming together.
Not too long to go now. Some of the missing blocks are already on their way, some in a couple of days, some still in progress. It’s like a living, growing thing.
Starting to look great
Isn’t it? Such a lot of thoughtful, generous work on that wall…
Yes it is
This is looking amazing. Love all the colours. And can’t wait to see it all together.
To me though, I feel like the corner envelopes should be pointing outwards not inwards. But that’s just personal preference maybe.
I designed the layout with all four pointing in, but I may well have them pointing out in the final assembly, you never know! It’s all going to depend on how all the other blocks look and come together.
This makes me so happy!
Me too! 🙂
What wonderful squares that so many have contributed. Someone will be delighted with the finished results. It’s stunning already.
I think it will be even better when I have quilted and joined all the blocks, and I have the red, white and blue airmail stripe binding in place. Hopefully it’ll raise a nice bit of money for OCA.
I’m so excited to see it!! It can’t help but raise tons of money. Anyone would pay dearly for that lovely quilt.
Apparently the first one, Time for Teal, did raise interest in the quilts, and they are now eagerly anticipated items in the fundraising auction event. That makes me really happy, and feels like I’m holding out a helping hand even though I’m 1500 miles away from the event.
It’s the butterfly affect. Every little thing you do, (which I consider a big thing) makes a difference in the world. Keep fluttering those wings,
I shall…. 🙂
I just saw this post and had to share it with you! “If you think you are too small
to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” From: https://eddietwohawks.wordpress.com/2017/11/30/make-a-difference/#comment-39594
:-)) Very good!
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I’ve really enjoyed watching this one come together from the beginning. It’s a stunning collection of work, and such a clever idea. I love postage, postcards, letter-writing and the like and the colors are gorgeous too. I hope to one day contribute to a future quilt. In the meantime, I’m in awe.
I’d love to have you on the team 🙂 I have a list of ideas for future quilts already on the go. Some will require simple blocks, others will need some technical skill, but nothing so demanding that anyone who can sew a straight line can’t do it with some guidance. I look forward to the day you put your hand up! xxx
Beautiful!!!!!
Isn’t it! It’s coming along really well.