UFO Done (pics)

17 years ago

In 2003 13 quilting friends did a friendship block exchange. Most of us were pretty new to quilting so suddenly we had to make perfect blocks exactly 12``. This was a real struggle as we didn`t know about scant quarter inch seams and how to check that our seams were a true quarter inch.

We each drew a number and that was the order we received our blocks. When your turn came, you were hostess for the afternoon of snacks, coffee and quilt chatter as well as receiving your 24 blocks.

We certainly got to know each other better and had so much fun and we have lasting fond memories.

I have had this ready to quilt for years! I started out machine quilting but the quilt was too big and heavy for me to move around. Last winter I hand quilted the blocks and thought I could machine stitch the sashing blocks. It got tossed around all summer and I finally decided enough is enough and finished the machine quilting on my new treadle.

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Comments (16)

jennifer_in_va
17 years ago
What a wonderful quilt! I've done the tilted block setting before, but certainly like how you've used the black border around each block first!

Well done!
grammyp
17 years ago
Nice, love the purple and blue. What a nice story to go with your lovely quilt.

beverly
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mary_c_gw
17 years ago
It looks lovely!

I'm going to use the wonky block technique on my block lotto blocks - it will save me from forcing the blocks to fit a sashing.

I was impressed with my lotto win - most blocks were within a quarter inch. But this technique will allow me to preserve all the points no matter what the size.
love2sew
Original Author
17 years ago
Ah, Mary you are so smart...exactly why I did this too mine, our sizes were not perfect. At the time I was quite proud of myself for figuring this tilt without a pattern. How vane I was then !!LOL

I know your quilt will look lovely and I hope you share a picture with us.
Jeane
solstice98
17 years ago
Charming!
day2day
17 years ago
Wonderful quilt. I like the wonky-block look. TFS.

~Geraldine
nana24
17 years ago
What a great story. What fun.
Your quilt is really beautiful!!
TFS
Sally
geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
17 years ago
You did an awesome job of pulling them all together! Great quilt!

Sharon
itsmesuzq
17 years ago
I love the story that goes along with this beautiful quilt. It looks so comfy and cozy and the colors are so pretty. You did a fabulous job putting it together and finishing it off!

Susan
fran1523
17 years ago
That wonky block setting is perfect for the variety of lovely quilt blocks you have going on there. You did a great job of pulling them together and will have a lot of memories every time you use it. Thanks for sharing.
toolgranny
17 years ago
What a treasure. You'll always think of your friends when you see it. Good job.
msmeow
17 years ago
It's beautiful! Some of those look like challenging blocks for new quilters.

Donna
bozogardener
17 years ago
Wow, you got some really neat blocks! I love the setting and the diamond border.
lola99
17 years ago
Wow, your borders really tie all of those different blocks together nicely. I also enjoyed your story about quilting with friends.
nanajayne
17 years ago
I would never have thought of your color combination but it worked beautifully as does the angled set. A great way to put blocks togeather when the fit isn't just so. I will have to remember both ideas. A great treasure. TFS Jayne
rosajoe_gw
17 years ago
Beautiful quilt!! I am impressed that the blocks were made by newbies.
Rosa