Ever start out with a great idea, but for whatever reason it just doesn't go quite as planned? When Amy mentioned that there was going to be a blog hop for the X block rulers I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I had seen a pattern years ago called Unbeweavable made with the ruler, but I wanted to do it with Ombre fabrics. So I was in!
Then I got the pattern, the fabric and I stalled.
I went as far as choosing the colors I didn't want to use, and pulled them from the bundle.
Then life got busy. But I finally started in mid March. I chose my colors, and cut my fat quarters, and labeled them.
I started sewing, and got stuck. I finally figured out where I went wrong and got back on track and kept sewing. Until April 14th, and I knew this was just not going to happen before I left on my trip on the 18th. This is as far as I had gotten.
Oh I did have 2 rows which were actually put together, that I did not show. They were hanging on the back of a chair the day I left. Sunday April 15th I came up with an alternate plan and in a matter of just a couple of hours I had a top made! Monday I made a back and pinned it, and started quilting. Tuesday I made binding and stuffed it in my bag, and Wednesday it was in the bag traveling with me.
It was quilted in the Grand Canyon, and at the cousin's home in California. I squared it up and put the binding on it while sitting on the front porch enjoying the Dogwood trees in bloom across the road.
I finished and took it with me on the 200 mile detour to the cemetery I have been trying to get to for a week.
My backup plan? 5 colors, 3 pink, 2 purples, in a small table topper which ended up about 30 inches square.
I did simple straight line quilting following the weave of ribbons, and the binding was one of the gray ombre fabrics that I chose not to use.
Thanks Amy for organizing the hop, now hop on over to see the rest of the great projects for today and next 3 days.
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I was informed a little bit ago there is a prize package.
Looks like loads of X Block quilt fun! Since I am obviously HTML challenged tonight. Head over to our fearless leader Amy's blog
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I am surely glad you came up with your back-up plan--it is beautiful! I like the straight line quilting too--sets the pattern off to perfection. The X-block is added to my list of things to do. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove reading about your journeys ... quilting and otherwise ... :-) The pink and purple and black table quilt looks wonderful. Love the quilting ... <3 Pat
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt and being able to sew to the Grand Canyon, wow!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, the colours are perfect and the straight line quilting is awesome. I love it 😍
ReplyDeleteThat looks fabulous! I too love this pattern and may or may not be doing the same one tomorrow. LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty start...it will be great when finished...and oh, wow! such a great finish too, love your table topper :)
ReplyDeleteWow, you really rocked the x-block hop. I'm amazed at your awesome colors and all that work. Inspiration galore!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and precious quilt! This quilt will carry your memories of this time.
ReplyDeleteThat is simply gorgeous! So glad that you joined us.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! I love the look of the weave...you rocked this X-block!
ReplyDeleteI love your plan B. Way to pull that one out of the bag! If we can help you over the hump with plan A, please let us know.
ReplyDeleteYou sure did work hard to get that sucker done! I LOVE the pattern and your colors!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat looks fabulous. The colors are so pretty together too.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and the quilting. Very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy littles would love this!
ReplyDeleteLove the weave and the colors.
ReplyDeleteWay to keep after it! It's really pretty!
ReplyDeleteI really like the end result despite the false start. Good for you to persevere and get this done.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt but it looks so complicated.
ReplyDeleteIt really is very simple. The ombre fabrics do all the work. Truly is a fun tool.
DeleteVery nice! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 for sticking in there until you found something that worked!
ReplyDeleteI will go back to plan A when I return home in a couple of weeks. I have was having a great time working on it.
DeleteBeautiful choice of colors.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to simplify the quilt!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness!!! Your quilt is mesmerizing with the pinks and purples and black background! The X-Block template is perfect for this! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow! The quilt turned out great...and I can't believe you brought it on your trip and quilted it! Good for you. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite an adventure in making the X-Blocks quilt. Your finished project is lovely. I really like the straight line quilting. I hope you finish the original as that looks lovely, too.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your quilt is absolutely beautiful! I love the colors that you chose and the design is truly awesome. It looks very complicated so I am very happy you got it finished. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFantastic back up plan!. Love, love the colours. And the straight quilting looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI just got this pattern last week. Love the straight line quilting!
ReplyDeleteYou will really enjoy it. It is fun playing with the color layout.
DeleteThat is unbelievable, One of these days I will be able to do something as beautiful as that.
ReplyDeleteI love your backup plan quilt. I love thinks and purples!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was so easy after finally getting the hang of it. It truly is a fun tool to work with.
DeleteI love your color choices. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is stunning.
ReplyDeleteYour design wall idea is exciting, so creative. The pink makes me think of the dogwoods blooming in PA this week.
ReplyDeleteYour colors are beautiful and I love the layout you came up, it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteSometimes our plans fails for a reason; you wouldn’t have made this beautiful table topper of your plan had worked!
ReplyDeleteLove how your backup plan turned out. These x box rulers make some amazing quilts. grinnie1961 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWow, the ombre really adds an interesting dimension to the quilt. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color work!!!!
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ReplyDeleteI love the colors worked into your quilt~ so beautiful!
Beautiful! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteYour plan-B ist absolut succesful, the tabletopper looks great, and so will your quilt when its finished. The pattern ist great and I really like the fabrics you`ve used.
ReplyDeleteBente
Love your tabletopper. Great ideas and fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI love your table topper. It sure has a great history already - quite a journey. Your colors are divine and the pattern is wonderful for them. You rocked this pattern.
ReplyDeleteGreat tabletopper. Great prizes. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think sometimes the things that don’t turn out the way you initially wanted end up turning out the best :).
ReplyDeleteEven though this didn't go as planned, it turned out wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteLove your use of ombre fabrics for your ribbons. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love how that turned out, I have had the template for years but not used it. I have a pile of ombre fabric. I think I will use that template now!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I love using the XBlock template:)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt turned out fantastic, despite all the trouble it gave you. Thanks!
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Your quilt is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteamazing! i love it!
ReplyDeleteSo colorful, bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteI love your bright and cheerful table topper!
ReplyDeleteLove your colors - very bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day!!angi angielovesg atgmail dotcom
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. I hadn't seen the pattern before, your colors make it shine. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love how your quilt turned out and I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteI love the variation the ombre fabric gives the X blocks.
ReplyDeletethe quilting really enhances the design. love the ombre fabric choice.
ReplyDeleteOmbre quilts are so stunning and yours is no exception!
ReplyDeleteHi Colette,
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE the ombre fabrics - they look so pretty sitting there. I had to giggle at the ones you decided not to use - gee, how did you pick them?! They were all the not-as-pretty ones! You ribbon table topper is perfect! I love the quilting, following the ribbons. You had a heck of a trip, and it is amazing that you were able to work on it at all. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
Love both quilts
ReplyDeleteAn easy way to make a complicated pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love that shared your whole journey for this quilt-- sometimes we leave out the hurdles and back tracking in favor of showing the finish. Love that quilting too :)
ReplyDeleteI loved hearing about all the places you worked on your beautiful quilt! The colors are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping it real--I have absolutely had that experience! I hope that in the future, when I do, my results will be as lovely as yours turned out to be.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm a pink and purple lover and your table top looks fantastic!
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Nice colours, the black makes pink stand out! I will have to try this RULER!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt turned out great!
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Love the black it really pops the soft ombre colours.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wow factor quilt. The quilting is perfect. rozz01(at)cox(dot)net
ReplyDeleteIt is an absolutely beautiful plan b !!
ReplyDeleteWow. Beautiful quilts. I love the ideas of extras. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteAmazing colors. I'm glad you kept going even if the original plan wasn't working...the end result is beautiful
ReplyDeleteThis is a REALLY cool quilt!! I love this design.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
This is a beautiful quilt! And so nice to enjoy binding it outside.
ReplyDeleteWOW! It's amazing! Good for you for keep on, keeping on!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful project. I was loving the project that was half way done as it looks amazing, but your finished project looks absolutely beautiful. Love Love Love the quilting.
ReplyDeleteI love this. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteFantastic work! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your colors
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOMG! Those quilts are awesome! Love the color choices and 3 quilts for 1. You can't go wrong with that plan. I really, really want to make some of those quilts.
ReplyDeleteCrazy quilts - very interesting, thanks for sharing,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table topper. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun.
ReplyDeleteNeed to get to work making an x-block quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove your purple and pink quilt - so pretty😊 Looks like a fun block design
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty that turned out to be! If you hadn't told us, I'd never have guessed you got that together so quickly. I like the way it's quilted, and it tickles me that the binding is one of the FQs you weren't using, especially as it goes so nicely with these colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome results! My colors too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, intricate looking quilt! The colors are great!
ReplyDeleteLooks so complicated.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning quilt!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Simply gorgeous! maryc76904 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteSuch a vibrant quilt, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this quilt, the colours, the fabrics, the layout, just everything.
ReplyDeletegreat block
ReplyDeleteYour back up plan is amazing! I love it! Jadahlgr at Yahoo dot Com
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in your quilt!
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love, love, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteBright happy x block quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of 2.5 strips.
Wow very bright I so love a lot of colors. ...happyness04431@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome pattern and table runner! Thank you for sharing and inspiring me. Ronelle
ReplyDeleteI love where you were heading with your ombre X-blocks... and also love what you ended up with to share! Well done with the sewing under pressure! The quilting on your topper is perfect too.
ReplyDeleteWow I really am amazed by your quilt. You have inspired me. Thanks
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Great quilt. Love the quilting on it. I have most of the X block rulers, but, I don't think I've ever made one of the quilts.
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