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Sunday, December 26, 2010

The Quilt that had to Grow

 This Quilt was going to go on my UFO list but then I decided that it shouldn't be too hard to finish. Or at least shouldn't take too much time. I. Was. Wrong!

This pattern is called Forest Bricks from http://www.maryquilts.com/

I figured ( and that was the first problem) that I wanted it QOV size so it would only take 70 blocks.
And I would set them 7 x 10.


Today I had them in 10 block rows and set them into the top - and it measured 42 x 60..... not quite the 55 x 65 that I was going for!!! Then I figured out why - each block only finished at 6 inches, and apparently my multiplication skills are lacking.

I headed downstairs and found some more red and more bubble fabric and added a row, and it still wasn't big enough! So I added MORE!




 And then I added MORE!
Finally - I had the appropriate size! I have it set at 9 x 11 which comes out to 54 x 66, and I needed 99 blocks - not the 70 I originally started with.

Shew - Done! - Almost.... It still needs a backing and quilting - but that will come right?
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10 comments:

  1. LizA.7:26 PM

    Mmmm, I like this. The string pieces add a lot of interest to the quilt. I might have to dig into my stash for one of these.....

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  2. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)12:10 AM

    In the end it must have been worth it because the quilt looks beautiful.

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  3. Amy6:14 AM

    OH! NEAT pattern! Love the colors and will add that to my 'to-make-someday" list.

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  4. marilyn9:10 AM

    I tell my students you don't need math when you get old, but then most of them won't be quilters! I like to just sew and not think too. I love the colors on your quilt and need to get off this computer and sew one of these too :) Great job.

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  5. jane m.3:16 PM

    love this quilt! thanks for making that little 'mistake'. Now i don't have to!!!

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  6. Jan Mac3:22 PM

    I love the quilt too Alycia. It would be a great way to use up some small strips. Good on you for sticking with it.

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  7. Cheryl Willis3:59 PM

    Nice job, when my quilt need to grow up it usually is by adding a couple of borders. my theme for next year is piano key! ( I just got a 2 1/2" strip die) cw

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  8. Kate5:57 PM

    Very pretty! Don't you hate it when you get the math wrong! Even so, it looks like you recovered nicely!

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  9. Teaquilts9:29 AM

    I like your quilt that just had to grow!

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  10. Anonymous1:52 PM

    This sounds so like something I would do! The quilt is beautiful though!

    I like the new look on your blog also.

    Bari

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