This is the front of "Rose Petals" so far.
I hurt my hand quilting "underneath finger" so set hand quilting aside for a bit to work on my Rose Petals. I now have 143 blocks all joined together like granny squares in an 11 x 13 layout.
I started making this back in September 2019 as a way to use up 4.5 inch rose themed scraps as well as a variety of different shades of pink #10 crochet cotton. To make the squares I first sewed all the way around two 4.5 inch squares right sides together leaving an opening for turning. I turned right side out and blind stitched the opening closed. I then blanket stitched around the outside of edges of the square and then crocheted a simple shell stitch edging around the block with a size 7 crochet hook. Then I randomly joined squares together with a single crochet.
I did use up most of those 4.5 rose themed scraps and I used up all of the pink partial spools of crochet cotton I had on hand and had to order more.
This is the back.
I should have woven in my ends as I joined together blocks but I didn't. So now I am in the process (ugh, such a chore) of weaving in loose ends at each block intersection now that I've found my yarn needle. After that is finished I will crochet a border all around it.
My husband usually doesn't say too much about the things I make although sometimes he does get a chuckle. When he saw me working on this in the evenings he asked if it was for him.
Oh I have enjoyed you working this project. I think this is the type that my granny would have called a summer coverlet... And then only put it on the guestroom bed.
ReplyDeleteSweet colors, and it has already found someone to love it ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely throw! And such nice crochet work. A good use of all those pretty rose print squares.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful..I love he color crochet yarn you used--it sets off the rose fabrics so well. Nice work hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty and such a good idea for an easy to make throw. I might even learn to crochet, finally, so I can make these as next years Christmas gifts.
ReplyDeleteSo did you sing "I never promised you a rose garden" to your hubby?
ReplyDeleteGayle's comment made me giggle!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great way to use up odds and ends of threads and yarns!
Enjoy your hand stitching today and heal up that poor quilting finger!
Another great way to use your rose fabrics and yarn! Are you giving it to your husband?
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use up your Rose Scraps. It is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Cathy!
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely gorgeous! Nothing better than pink roses anytime! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteRose Petals is gorgeous, you must be thrilled with it. Funny hubby, I'm sure he doesn't really want to be draped in a rose covered quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! And so different from your usual quilts. Will your hubby be the recipient??
ReplyDeleteThis is such a creative and unique way to use those rose prints. I love it! Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome - your husband deserves this beauty. Well done, Cathy!
ReplyDeleteI think this will be an heirloom. Very pretty, a clever way to use those Rose squares.
ReplyDeleteI almost forgot about this one. It is beautiful. My husband is just as funny as yours. His favorite quilt is yellow and there is nothing masculine about it. Not even his favorite color!
ReplyDeleteSo does this use up your rose fabrics? Probably not. It's different with the crochet edging, but lovely.
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This coverlet is a beauty! I also want to know if your Hubby will be the recipient! :)
ReplyDeleteGasp! Your DH wants this quilt? The HIGHEST of high praise! I mean, I knew it was gorgeous, but this stamp of approval is BEYOND THE PALE! :)
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