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| I've wanted to do this little quilt for years! |
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I had purchased the Hoopla pattern, Calico Garden Quilt several years ago. It's the pattern for the original quilt by Florence Peto. Both Calico Garden and Lisa's Garden have three inch blocks. Even though the Hoopla pattern included the applique pieces already printed on freezer paper, I decided it would be easier for the group to use the Primitive Gatherings pattern since the actual size block lay-outs are included in Lisa's Garden.
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I made a few samples from the Hoopla pattern to "entice" people to join the group:
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| Of course, you could do needle turn applique as the original quilt was done. My original intention was to do the quilt this way..... until I made this block. |
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| Embroiderers could do the designs in red work.... |
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| or if they want more color, they could crayon tint them. |
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I've decided I will do my blocks with wool applique---easy peasy and lots of opportunity to do some fancy stitching like the bullion stitch I did around the center of this flower.
Our group meets at Colorz on the third Monday of April through September. I 'm very excited to start this project! Everyone has had their own "take" on every project we have done in the past and it's so thrilling to see one pattern interpreted so many ways! And for those that want some direction, Colorz owner, Denise, will be putting together some yummy wool and cotton fabrics for starter kits. It's going to be a fun little quilt to stitch up with friends! |
I absolutely love this design (though there isn't much Lisa designs that I don't love).
ReplyDeleteHow clever of you to provide so many ideas for ways to make the blocks. There should be something for everyone. I would probably also choose wool, as you have done, though the embroidered blocks are tempting, too.
Loveeee!!! Every avenue is a beautiful way to do this project :o)
ReplyDeleteI am trying to remember if I have the Hoopla pattern or if it is in my memory from seeing it so many times online. Good choice.
ReplyDeleteI have loved this quilt forever, and bought the kit from Lisa a year or two ago. Haven't touched it, but I hope to one of these days!
ReplyDeleteMy friend and I started a project with the Florence Peto quilt as an inspiration. We appliqued two blocks and made two 9-patch blocks each month for an exchange. I think I still owe her two months worth. Your post is motivating me go hunt down that project and catch up. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt will be so much fun to see how the blocks develop in all the different methods.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of pattern Karen! It is beautiful and I love the sample blocks you made! Christine x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project for your group. I coordinated a raffle quilt using this pattern. I've never seen it done in wool - looks great.
ReplyDeleteYour sample blocks show the diversity available for your group. Great project choice! I've admired it since I first saw it at an AQS show at the Primitive Gatherings booth. Till then, I didn't realize how small the finished project and each block were. Have fun! I know you'll keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! And your blocks are wonderful. This is going to be one gorgeous quilt!!
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see all the different ways your class interprets this pattern. I like all of your suggestions. I never realized whose original quilt both patterns were designed after. Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteVariety is the spice of life. It's fun to see these beautiful blocks made with different methods.
ReplyDeleteI stopped in at Colorz one day last summer. What an adorable shop! Wish I was up there weekdays to join you, but alas, responsibilities at home need to be honored. I wonder what method I would use. Hmmm... They all look great!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! I saw a photo of it some where, but didn't know where to get the pattern. Thank you for the info. Yours is going to beautiful in wools!
ReplyDeleteLovely alternatives but I do like the wool applique.
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