Squares 1-6
Originally uploaded by kerner
I’m finally getting around to starting a quilt for a certain baby boy who should be making his appearance this March. I’m using a Moda jelly roll (long strips of precut fabrics – 2 1/2 inches wide) in the Happy Campers line to make these squares, and for the pattern I’m following along with Oh Fransson!‘s new Paintbox Quilt-Along. Each square measures about 7 1/2 inches square.
This is a bit more detailed piecing than I’m used to (I’m all about the BIG blocks and random piecing) but I think it’s turning out pretty well. Although I realized after the fact that Baby Boy might not appreciate the flowery block, and I don’t really like the fabric in the red one. So… I’ve got several more to make! (About 24 squares total, I’m guessing.)
The good news is that I can make 2 squares in 30-45 minutes now that I’ve got all the measurements down. Hopefully I’ll be able to finish the quilt top and either quilt it myself or get it sent out to a quilter before the baby comes.
It must be wonderful to make a quilt for your own baby after creating so many for others. Have fun with it!
Enjoy making this quilt! Your baby boy will keep this forever. So wonderful!
I love jelly rolls, but I know just what you mean – some of the fabrics aren’t always great for the project. The quilt I made for my guest room is an Oh Fransson and I like it a lot (except for those pesky errors). The one thing I don’t like about her directions are that she recommends you press the seams open. Pressing them to one side (usually the dark) works so much better when it comes to assembling. Oh well, to each her own. I can’t wait to see your finished quilt.
very nice, sis!
very cute….now where’s that belly picture!
Looks great so far! You can always make the flowery squares into pillows.