I fully intended to complete and display this little table-topper and during my first-week-of-July ‘red, white & blue’ extravaganza. But reality hit and it didn’t happen. However, after having this project on my list for 2 years now, I figured I’d just go with the momentum, whether it was past the holiday or not.
This was mostly made from a Moda Charm Pack that came out 2 years ago – I think it was called Nantucket. (Anyone out there want to verify?) I needed about 9 extra 5″ squares and just pulled them from the stash, along with the back and binding.
My favorite quilts are old, scrappy, everything-thrown-in, so I like that this one imitates that category, but works for a summer-patriotic theme too.
What I really want to make is something like THIS. (Found here.) With lots of random-everything thrown in. Aack. I would love it.
And guess what? I’ll show you how to make one quick too, if you want. Check back on Friday for a tutorial on hour-glass blocks without having to pre-cut a single triangle. Are you excited or what?!??
19 Comments
V and Co.
July 21, 2009 at 11:30 pmuh yes…well you asked
Christine
July 22, 2009 at 1:46 amI love the topper. What did you use for a pattern?
nicolette
July 22, 2009 at 2:22 amNantucket indeed! One of the first charm packs I bought.<br /><br />Love the red, white and blue quilt!
Petit Debutant
July 22, 2009 at 2:27 amLove the colors! And now you have it for next year or any other Honor our Troops holiday
Katy
July 22, 2009 at 6:26 amseriously? Not one snippity snip of a triangle? Oh, now I am REALLY excited!!!
Mishkat
July 22, 2009 at 6:54 amI love both the quilts in these photos. I think I am making hourglass blocks the way you describe right now – it's really great (and you make two at once!)
Nedra
July 22, 2009 at 7:30 amYou live in Utah, and it's not the 24th yet. So you still have plenty of time to use the red, white and blue.
Chris
July 22, 2009 at 7:31 amOh Amy..I am in LOVE with that little table topper.R,W, and B are just some of my favorites!! The fabrics are just perfect for that little quilt..I bet it would want to spend the rest of its life here in Virginia…with ME! 🙂 LOL
Chatty Cricket
July 22, 2009 at 8:38 amI AM excited!!!
Mindy
July 22, 2009 at 11:56 amI really like these. I may need to make my own. Thanks for sharing.
Lizzie
July 22, 2009 at 5:10 pmI am looking forward to Friday's post! great blog, this was my first visit.
Jackie
July 22, 2009 at 5:34 pmLove the red, white and blue quilt! Very nice topper and yes, I think you are right, it is Nantucket. Looking forward to seeing your tutorial.
Patty
July 22, 2009 at 8:37 pmLooking Good!
Sherri
July 22, 2009 at 10:32 pmNantucket…one of my favorites…love your quilt…and yes, it'll be great to have the tutorial!
Pamela
July 23, 2009 at 9:52 amyah, a tutorial. I would love to learn!!! I love great red, white and blue!
Dawn
July 23, 2009 at 11:11 amLove it!! And a tutorial would be great!! Thanks!
Amy - Park City Girl
July 23, 2009 at 12:37 pmGreat topper! Love the randomness of it too 🙂
The Quilt Buddy
July 23, 2009 at 10:35 pmI love how you were able to make it look "scrappy"!<br /><br />Can't wait for the tutorial.
americanfamily
July 27, 2009 at 10:11 amHi Amy. This is my first attempt to leave a comment. You know I am technically challenged! Love your blog. Keep up the good work and the fun! (This is your AQ pal Sharon BTW)