I almost finished putting together my Fractured top while at quilt camp in April. There was an unfortunate incident, and the top came to be known as Compound Fracture. More on that when I get it turned into a quilt--you'll have to stay tuned--haha!
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| I finished putting the blocks together when I got home and would love to get Fractured quilted this month as my One Monthly Goal--it's pretty big though! I took it to the long arm quilting group last month and got lots of input on how to quilt it--I'm very excited to get started! |
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| Maybe you saw this fun Front Porch BOM last year (or was it the year before?) from Jan Patek. I loved the Dresden Plate bike--so cute. A few weeks ago, Jan had the pattern on sale on her website--you know I can't resist a sale! Very soon after that, Lori at Humble Quilts proposed a Front Porch Sew Along--you know I can't resist one of those either--I was doomed!! |
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| Jan designed a line of Front Porch fabrics too. I was compelled to pick up a few pieces any time I came across them on sale, so this is the perfect opportunity to finally use them. |
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| Of course to make my Front Porch more scrappy, I will add in some pieces from my stash! |
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| It's been a long time since I've done turned edge applique, so it was very enjoyable to start on Front Porch. Simple and big shapes made it go together pretty easily. I changed the perspective on the house very slightly--it's a wonky old farm house (no front porch though--what's up with that??) and I decided my tree was a cherry tree in full bloom--hence the pink. This is going to be a fun project, I think. The three flags are next! |
Linking with One Monthly Goal HERE
and Humble Quilts HERE
Oh I love your 1st house block--compound fracture, huh? "Velly" interesting...sounds like one of my projects....hugs Julierose
ReplyDeleteI really like the fractured quilt. It gives a lot of places for the eye to go and the colors are pleasing together. I love the geraniums in the Front Porch fabric. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
ReplyDeleteI really like the fractured quilt. It gives a lot of places for the eye to go and the colors are pleasing together. I love the geraniums in the Front Porch fabric. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
ReplyDeleteNow you have me very curious about "Compound Fracture"!
ReplyDeleteI love the personal touches you added to your farmhouse block. That is what makes it fun--to see how you can personalize the design so that your finished quilt is uniquely yours.
Well done on getting the Fractured quilt top completed at your retreat.... looking forward to hearing the story about it! Hope you manage to get it quilted! Love the new project you are starting and I shall have fun watching your progress! Enjoy the weekend! Christine x
ReplyDeleteOOOh...I love your house block. So beautiful. I also love your Fractured quilt. It is lovely. Hugs
ReplyDeleteGorgeous House! Love the fabric you've chose to work with. That adorable dresden bicycle sucked me in too!
ReplyDeleteYour first house is beautiful! This is going to be one gorgeous quilt when finished! I'm almost tempted to join in on the fun too! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour house block is well done. I had the Front Porch pattern for a good while but decided recently to give it to a friend. I have so many of Jan Patek's large size patterns to use. I will enjoy the view seeing what other's in the sew-along use for their blocks.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy seeing your goals. You had no other choice than to do Front Porch, fabric + pattern + sew along. You're off to a great start. It will be interesting to hear the story of your compound fractured quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love that Front Porch pattern...with I had it!! I too always am inspired by what you are up to!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt. I can not wait to hear about what happened for a quilt to have a compound fracture. The new pattern you are going to be working on is cute, and I absolutely love the Front Porch fabric that you have picked up. Good luck on quilting your quilt for your OMG!
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