Saturday, January 21, 2017

Chic Country progress

Chic Country in progress
I need 32 more orange units for the border I'm planning for my Chic Country, but I have enough units to assemble the center of the quilt. I have started joining units into blocks, and blocks into larger sections.

a few blocks in short row, but rows are not joined yet

So far the points are all matching up pretty well without too much fuss.  There is a lot of pinning though.  I hate pinning! I think I'll join the blocks in sections instead of rows to minimize the number of long seams with a lot of points to match.  The total number of points to match will be the same either way, but seems less daunting when tackling just a few at a time!
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22 comments:

  1. Janet O.January 22, 2017 at 12:23 AM

    Absolutely love those splashes of orange. This quilt really shimmers!
    I am assembling the blocks of a king size quilt right now, and I am doing sections rather than rows, as well. You are right--it is less daunting!

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  2. ESJanuary 22, 2017 at 12:27 AM

    I too prefer not to join long rows :) this is an intriguing pattern, curves still intimidate me:)

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  3. MarleneJanuary 22, 2017 at 1:14 AM

    Looking great. Love the pop that the orange blocks give it.

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  4. a good yarnJanuary 22, 2017 at 3:19 AM

    Oh wow! That orange just adds such a good punch of colour. Great idea to sew in sections.

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  5. ArianeJanuary 22, 2017 at 6:00 AM

    This quilt top is looking great! I love the orange pop of colour against the green.

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  6. KatieJanuary 22, 2017 at 6:08 AM

    Ooohhhhh! I love it. (And am glad you're sharing, so when I decide to make one, I'm a little more prepared...legless using I remember any of this!)

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  7. RamonaJanuary 22, 2017 at 6:36 AM

    Oh my! Your quilt is gorgeous! I have this pattern but have not started it yet. Your color combination is striking. And your points look great!

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  8. Ray and JeanneJanuary 22, 2017 at 7:12 AM

    I love it so far!!! I hear you about the pinning but sometimes we just have to. :( ~Jeanne

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  9. ChantalJanuary 22, 2017 at 7:47 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the splash of orange in the green meadow. Great job! ;^)

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  10. RuthJanuary 22, 2017 at 7:49 AM

    It's looking amazing! I hate pinning too, but it has to be done.

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  11. Jen BarnardJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:20 AM

    Your quilt looks amazing, I change the construction too. I divide a top in the 4 sections, that way I only have one long seam, it's so much easier to handle.

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  12. SandyJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:27 AM

    Wow! The orange looks amazing. I pin everything, thanks to years and years of garment sewing. Can't wait to see what the border will look like.

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  13. Marsha BJanuary 22, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    Love the pops of orange in there! This is going to look so nice! Joining in sections to cut down the long seams is a great idea.

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  14. Melody A.January 22, 2017 at 11:44 AM

    love your quilt! so springlike and cheerful!

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  15. PaintedThreadJanuary 22, 2017 at 1:47 PM

    I like the orange! Points, points!

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  16. ---"Love"January 22, 2017 at 9:38 PM

    What can I say? It's awesome! You always amaze me with your beautiful work! ---"Love"

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  17. QuiltEJanuary 23, 2017 at 7:35 AM

    Perfect Curvy Points, all cheery and bright. With all the dreary, bleek days we have had, your Chic Country gives hope of Spring! :)

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  18. LouiseJanuary 23, 2017 at 9:26 AM

    It's looking sooooo good! It's funny what each of us dislikes or likes. I don't mind the long seams at all, probably because it means the quilt top is almost finished :)

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  19. JasmineJanuary 23, 2017 at 2:43 PM

    This is looking great. You are making good progress on it.

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  20. PaulaJanuary 24, 2017 at 3:11 AM

    Stunning. I really love those pops of orange. I too hate pinning but it's worth it for projects such as these.

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  21. KathleenJanuary 24, 2017 at 9:51 AM

    Very eye-catching. Love it!

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  22. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaFebruary 3, 2017 at 6:27 AM

    This is such an intriquing design and so beautiful. The orange is just perfect with the green. Happy Stitching.

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