Today was the first day of Bonnie Hunter classes with one of my quilt guilds. This was the Tulip Fields class. I didn't want to make those tiny, tiny blocks, so I re-drafted mine, and made them MUCH larger. I showed my 'prep' work for these classes in a previous post
here.
I got all of my block parts finished, except the sashing.
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| 64 Tulip Fields blocks |
I wasn't sure if I liked the size I picked for the sashing, so, I didn't cut any of that fabric until class today. I finished one block, and sashed it.
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| Tulip Fields block with sashing |
I didn't want my quilt to be as busy as Bonnie's quilt, so, I made the blocks larger, and made the sashing larger, too. Now to cut the rest of the sashing, so that I can sew the blocks together. I also have to square up the rest of the tulip blocks.
I'm using Betty Sue, the purple Featherweight on this quilt.
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| Betty Sue next to one block |
The block above, with sashing, measures 21" square. My quilt will finish, with borders, as a queen size quilt. I still have lots of border string blocks to finish making, too.
Here are the other ladies in the class, along with Bonnie. There were 6 Featherweights at this class, including a mother and daughter table, each with their own Featherweight.
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| Diane sat across from me |
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| Bonnie and some class members |
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| LOTS of strings! |
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| a string of tulip triangles |
Bonnie speaks at our guild tomorrow night (
Pride of the Prairie Quilt Guild).
I'm taking a 2nd class on Friday. Bonnie is teaching 3 classes this time.
Your quilt is coming along nicely. Looks like you ladies are having a fabulous time.
ReplyDeleteI like the bigger block and the colors you're using, perfect for queen size without making yourself crazy. I had to go back and look at the quilts on the walls in your pictures, like a mini quilt show.
ReplyDeleteOh, you are so lucky!! I like that you made the block bigger. Love the sashing. I agree- I love Bonnie- but some of her quilts are migraine alerts in busyness. Keep us posted on the classes!
ReplyDeleteFun! I would enjoy taking one of her classes. Love you bigger block and sashing. Enjoy the lecture and the next class. ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteI am jealous! Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteWish I was with you--envying you the chance to take a class with Bonnie Hunter. Saw you and your purple FW on her slide show on her blog this morning. Treadleonion Anne Oelke from Wisconsin.
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