In the fall I looked for ideas for quilt blocks using only four colors. I came up with this Jacob's Ladder idea. But, then decided I needed another color... or two! The half square triangles that make up the Jacob's Ladder are too similar in color, and it's difficult to see the pattern. Later I began incorporating other colors.
I knew I wanted to have a center "medallion" set on point. I changed my central blocks, then added some "Flying Geese" around the border, followed by a sashing. I began building the Jacob's Ladder pattern around the medallion.
Of course, I did have some help! Gypsy added her suggestions frequently.
Tucker would simply barge in to rearrange my blocks.
This is getting exciting! It is really taking shape now!
Next I added some pieced borders to create the drop for the quilt. Oh, and of course, I had to go shopping for more fabric, several times!
I'm not sure I love the additions. They take quite a departure from the size of the other pieces. But... done is better than perfect, and the colors are bright and refreshing!
The quilt is growing so large that the top of the quilt will not have the last pieced border, as it would not fit on my long arm sewing machine at that length!
I pieced scraps together and made the backing, and then loaded it all on the long arm.
Now, to quilt it.
I can't wait to have the quilt on our bed. I selected a bamboo blend batting, which I've used once before. The finished quilt should be quite light. Perfect for our Florida home!
It's taken just about a year.
It is finally completed!
A friend of mine just told me that a near-by quilt shop is having a 40% off sale.....
It's taken just about a year.
It is finally completed!
A friend of mine just told me that a near-by quilt shop is having a 40% off sale.....
