Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Pictures
  • It is like a thorn in my side... >
  • It is like a thorn in my side...

  • It is like a thorn in my side...

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 02-22-2011, 04:10 PM
      #1  
    Super Member
    Thread Starter
     
    oma66's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2010
    Location: Mesa, AZ
    Posts: 2,723
    Default

    I am making a Civil War quilt. It calls for 25 blocks for a queen size, but I am so tired of it already that I am struggling to finish it. I made 16 blocks, each block is 15 1/5 sq. Each block will be sashed a second time with the same fabric as the first sashing and with corner post. My thought is to stripe the sashing - the camel color with a narrow stripe of black in the middle. I want it to cover a queen size bed. I will add a narrow border and a wider border to the outside - using two of the fabric in the blocks.

    Have you ever worked on a quilt that you just felt you did not want to finish ...but did anyway? I am finishing the quilt, but without joy. Help!!

    here are my blocks and the layout. Next is the second sashing, then the borders.
    [ATTACH=CONFIG]130965[/ATTACH]
    Attached Thumbnails attachment-130960.jpe  
    oma66 is offline  
    Old 02-22-2011, 04:12 PM
      #2  
    Super Member
     
    Jo M's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jun 2010
    Location: Michigan
    Posts: 1,352
    Default

    Well it is beautiful so far. Maybe put it aside for a short time and go back to it. Sometimes that's all it takes to love it again.
    Jo M is offline  
    Old 02-22-2011, 04:12 PM
      #3  
    Super Member
     
    boxerlady's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2009
    Location: Cleveland, TN
    Posts: 1,005
    Default

    The blocks you have posted are gorgeous!
    boxerlady is offline  
    Old 02-22-2011, 04:13 PM
      #4  
    Power Poster
     
    erstan947's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2010
    Location: Louisiana
    Posts: 12,166
    Default

    You are almost done. Don't quit now. It's gonna be beautiful!:)
    erstan947 is offline  
    Old 02-22-2011, 04:13 PM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Oct 2010
    Location: Iowa
    Posts: 8,816
    Default

    I understand how you feel. I have had to do this as well. I find your quilt very beautiful, but what is important is how you feel about it.

    I know you will feel GREAT once it is finished; I can only recommend that you break it down into small pieces and it will soon be done. Please be sure to post a finished pic.
    Murphy is offline  
    Old 02-22-2011, 04:18 PM
      #6  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Feb 2010
    Location: Ohio
    Posts: 17,068
    Default

    I understand too, but that is one beautiful array of blocks!
    Keep on truckin' :D:D
    sueisallaboutquilts is offline  
    Old 02-22-2011, 04:19 PM
      #7  
    Super Member
     
    quiltlonger's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2010
    Location: Rushford, NY
    Posts: 1,666
    Default

    Samplers always Do seem to take so much longer but sashing and borders go quick!
    quiltlonger is offline  
    Old 02-22-2011, 04:25 PM
      #8  
    Senior Member
     
    Chrys's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jun 2009
    Location: somewhere in the USA
    Posts: 785
    Default

    beautiful!!!!
    Chrys is offline  
    Old 02-22-2011, 04:25 PM
      #9  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jun 2010
    Location: Middle TN
    Posts: 1,627
    Default

    Have to agree with the advice to put it down for a while. This is from the voice of experience. Have never done a queen size sampler, but know I've had to put aside my 12 block sampler b/c I felt like you do. Am working on some Easter & spring projects just for fun.
    merry is offline  
    Old 02-22-2011, 04:27 PM
      #10  
    Super Member
     
    redquilter's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2008
    Location: Long Island, NY
    Posts: 8,807
    Default

    Originally Posted by Jo M
    Well it is beautiful so far. Maybe put it aside for a short time and go back to it. Sometimes that's all it takes to love it again.
    That's just what I was going to say.
    redquilter is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    redkimba
    General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
    3
    05-18-2011 02:28 PM
    just_the_scraps_m'am
    Main
    56
    12-19-2010 05:00 AM
    amandasgramma
    Main
    13
    09-17-2009 02:42 PM
    sondray
    Links and Resources
    0
    04-19-2009 01:20 PM
    blzzrdqueen
    Main
    12
    04-06-2009 10:23 AM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter