Friday, May 1, 2020

And Now For A Dash of Color


 
 
 
 
 
I made several of these large Churn Dash Variation blocks that finish at 13.5 inches in the last week or so. 

I made two blocks last December after I found a pattern from McCall's quilting May/June 2010 designed by Julia LaBaune and Tammy Silvers.  I often make a couple of blocks as the urge strikes so I don't forget that I really want to make something.   I needed some color this past week so I picked it up again to work on.  I'm using my 30s reproduction fabrics.  I'm not following the pattern instructions because I have my own method of making HSTs. I guess the picture was the inspiration.  

Well, anyhow I want to move this forward to a quilt top this month so I'm declaring this my May OMG (One Monthly Goal). I think I have 21 blocks and am working toward 36 blocks in a 6 x 6 layout plus I think I will add a border of gingham for one big quilt. 








15 comments:

Elizabeth V Kelbaugh said...

Love your large Churn Dash blocks. They will make a great quilt.

Marly said...

Nice large blocks; they get finished quickly! I'm making 4" churn dash blocks on and off at the moment and they're taking forever, S-L-O-W-L-Y.

Kathy S. said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous fabrics! I had my churn dash kick last week. I LOVE churn dashes. I also do not follow instructions. Make it your own. Have a fabulous day!

Nann said...

Very colorful, Cathy. Interesting dimensions.

---"Love" said...

That will be another beautiful quilt! ---"Love"

Linda said...

Ooh, I like these blocks, Cathy! Such a large sized block you won’t need too many to make a quilt.

Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quilts said...

Terrific blocks, very cheerful and vintage looking.

The Joyful Quilter said...

Super cute blocks! Best of luck on attaining your OMG goals.

Mystic Quilter said...

The reproduction fabrics re perfect for your Churn Dash blocks and they're a good size to work with.

Quilter Kathy said...

So fun how the value changes make each block look a little different!

Pamela Arbour said...

Love your fabrics

gayle said...

Oh, these are so bright and cheerful! I love Churn Dashes, in all its many forms!

Quiltdivajulie said...

Oooh - a gingham border - FUN! Love the cheerful colors.

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Those blocks are so so cool!!!!! I like them!!

QuiltGranma said...

Your color choices remind me of native costume color combinations from northern Europe. Bright, happy, and playful! Looking forward to your completion of this happy quilt!