It's a finish!
Blue Contessa
40 x 60
I made blocks in June 2025 and stashed them away in my SAR (Some Assembly Required) bin until last month when I assembled the top and quilted it. This week I put on the binding.
I know these blocks as a Basket Weave. Once you know the formula for figuring out rectangle and sides for the size block you want you can pretty much use anything for the rectangle. It's similar to making Happy Blocks - figure out size of block you want and then figure out size of center block and sides and you can pretty much use anything for the center.
With that said...I used I used Moda's free pattern called Contessa.for inspiration only.
BUT
I didn't use a jellyroll. I used 2.5 inch width scraps.
I didn't make as many blocks. (Pattern is 60 x 70)
I didn't make stripsets of 5 WOF strips (because I didn't have that many in my scrap bin). Instead I made 4 strip sets of 3 or 4 strips and then cut them into the 6.5 inch sections and added 2.5 x 6.5 inch rectangle(s) (from 2.5 inch width scrap bin) to the ends of each section.
I quilted it on my DSM with vertical and horizontal lines of blue.
To make it more fun for kids I put a colorful collection of frogs on back.
And sew on...
4 comments:
Awesome finish! I used Contessa to make a quilt last fall, but in boring browns. Your right blue is a good choice, and what a fun backing you found.
The blue makes it feel so rich! What a fabulous quilty hug for a kid who needs one :-)
I really LOVE this one Cathy! So rich in colors & a great fun backing! Your creations continue to spur me on in scrappiness & I mix & match much more with my fabrics. Hope hubby is improving. Beth in AL
What gorgeous rich colors. Great job! Sherron
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