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Monday, December 21, 2015

Design Floor Monday - 12/21/15

Yes, I know it's only 3 days, 10 hours, 46 minutes and 4 seconds to Christmas.

I had minimal help from the quality control officers.
That meant I was on the right track...

I am sewwwwww behind this Christmas and it's really dragging me down, in addition to the non-holiday weather. I did make a lot of progress on a number of gifts and cookies over the weekend so that's good but the "big" gift isn't done yet and I'm ready to yank my hair out. I know my friends won't mind a late gift but a seven year old will...

I need to add one more row...top or bottom?

I started by making the 128 blocks suggested by the original pattern and then layed them out, aiming for an off center pattern. Unlike the original square layout I wanted something for Ryan's twin bed. I assumed (yeah, I know...) when I rearranged from square to rectangle it would just magically be the right size. Not quite. Has anyone payed attention to the weird proportions for a twin bed? Right, it's crazy.

I believe it's passed inspection!!

So I made some more blocks and layed them out and then made some more and layed those out too and then made some more. I think it's taken more time to make more blocks than it did to make the original blocks. I need 3 more 4patches and then it will be done. I've got the back and batting ready and already have a plan for the quilting. I've got no plans this week other than working and only a  half day on Thursday so I think there's time.

Next time I get a whim to make quilts for my two most favorite nephews, they will be lap quilts. Little lap quilts for little laps! I better hurry cuz these boys are growing like weeds...


6 comments:

  1. I know--twin beds are weirdly sized--this really is a neat quilt--looks like Kitty approves! I love the way they just plop themselves down and say "Is this one for me, too??" I mean, make yourself at home, now, don't be shy...hahaha..after these four quilts for my college bound Grands, it'll be lap ones for me too!! hugs, good luck finishing...Julierose

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  2. Interesting design! Kitty tested is good.

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  3. But who's counting! Great layout for those blocks. I hope kitty doesn't mix it up. Merry Christmas

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  4. this is looking great and have no doubt you will have it completed in time, at least a twin bed is smaller than a double so will save a bit of time!Enjoy and have a lovely Christmas and all the best for 2016

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  5. Love your layout! I prefer rectangular quilts but yes it makes the rows go on forever it seems. Lucky nephews.

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  6. I am loving this quilt! My nine year old niece asked me for a quilt for Christmas, a month ago. LOL I'll make her a string lap quilt next year.

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