Sunglasses required!
I was at a wonderful quilt retreat this past weekend. From Friday afternoon until Saturday evening, I pretty much focused 100% on putting together the blocks for this quilt. It’s made using (nearly) all my batik orphan blocks (i.e. blocks left over from previous projects, reject blocks, practice blocks), several improv filler blocks and the Ravelry 2BOM blocks.
It is always fun for me putting quilts like this together. I view it as a puzzle. First I lay out the blocks and try to distribute/balance the colors/sizes into a pleasing arrangement (trust me, I don’t spend MUCH time doing this – I mean really…..with a quilt like this, I don’t think it matters much WHICH block you put WHERE). Then I randomly figure out 3-5 ‘sections’ and start working on those sections. The sections are then made to fit and joined together. I did a blog post early in the year about how I do this – I think it was for the Gypsy Wife 2 quilt.
I’m also PRETTY DARN SURE that this is the last BAQ (Big Ass Quilt) that I will be doing. I know, I know…..I’ve said that before but I mean it this time. It will have to be a mighty big deal for me to piece another BAQ.
Now back to FMQing Magnolia. I started the last border this morning. Feathers. I need my head examined. I’m also putting together a little ‘class’ for a local quilt group on improv/freeform/wonky/liberated techniques. AND, I’m working on an idea to combine wool dyeing, Shibori tying and Wagga quilts.
Plus, I want to start on my Hundertwasser urinal-inspired quilt. I know you can’t wait to hear more about THAT one.
Coloring Outside the Lines 
WOW!!! What can I say? simply BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thank you Lorna!
Hi Kris, Orphan quilt is amazing. The blocks are a fabulous circus of colour! ❤❤❤ it. Inspires me to hunt up bits of bits of bits of blocks I have lying around in a big stash box. Can’t wait to get sewing this week. Goal is to sew on binding of the Super King Size quilt I made for my daughter Ellena. She loves it. Very happy with the great job Alison did of quilting an all over kind of paisley pattern which matches the bright pink batik border. I very much doubt I will ever attempt such an enormous quilt again BUT you never know. I might get around to posting some pics on my blog. Something different to write about. Before I start sewing I have a session of photo editing to do. Photography is like quilting one of my happy places. Where are you doing this local class? What is a urinal inspired quilt sure sounds interesting. Love you posts they always make me SMILE.
Thanks Robyn! Alison does an amazing job – that’s for sure. Whatever puts you in your happy place is a good place. (And glad I make you smile!)
I love this!
Thanks Kris!
What a riot of color! It’s AWESOME!!!
Thanks Joy. Like I said when I showed it at guild….put your sunnies on!
The “workings” of your mind just intrigue me!!!! The “Gypsy Wife” ‘craze’ has certainly had an impact everywhere!!! I most definitely see it in this colorful maze. Of course there MUST be feathers, silly!!!!!! Will be waiting to see what creativity spills forth!!!!!! LOL!!!! Sending hugs (always!)…………….(greet DH for us……….)
Some would say my mind is a scary place to go. The gypsy wife impact is everywhere, isn’t it? I’ve actually considered making a 3rd (or would it be a 4th?) rendition.
Best to your Mister also!
Yikes!!! What else lurks????? Thanks……I’ll pass that along….;-D
I just love this quilt, and others like it you have done. I always think to myself, “I don’t have that many orphan blocks.” But then I start thinking about all the many unfinished projects…perhaps someday.
I think I can hardly wait for the urinal inspired quilt??
oh Debby, I am nearly 100% positive that you would have enough blocks! 🙂
Thanks for the quilt love.
Very cool and creative – I love the layout!
Thanks! Totally seat of the pants design/layout – my favourite way of doing things!