The very best way to NOT ask for a new quilt –
11 1/2 year old grandson: ” You remember the quilt you made for me when I was 7? Well, it is too small for me now.”
Me: “Hmmmm”
Well I guess I know what he is getting for his next birthday.
I really wasn’t going to start a new project, but at the last moment I decided to participate in the Long Time Gone (by Jen Kingwell) sewalong. I have several of her patterns and this seemed like a great way to actually get one sewn. It is being hosted by Marti Michell, Angie at Gnome Angel and Nicole at snip snippets.

At first I was going to use Oriental fabric, but this wonderful autumn fabric jumped up and down saying “Use Me” so I am. I have been having a great time pulling from my stash the colors that want to play with the inspiration fabric.
The first week’s goal was to sew two Bow Tie blocks. I love the autumn colors and am really excited about this quilt. We will see if I can keep up though – I am so easily distracted.

I also made some progress on my new leader/ender project – the Hemingway Quilt. The original pattern called for 10″ finished blocks in a straight setting 6 x 8. My quilt will have 6″ finished blocks in a 5 x 6 setting, so it will be quite a bit smaller.

I don’t have a picture of the original Hemingway quilt, although this does give you a good idea of the end result. I cut off the extra two rows and one column for ease with block placement.

Since I only have 5 different fabrics, I am setting the them in diagonal rows. I want to brighten it up a bit with an inner and outer border – maybe pulling out the salmon color.
Check out all the other quilting inspiration at Judy’s Design Wall Monday.
Marlene