I completed two more Botanical BOM blocks yesterday, bringing my total for the weekend to six:
Sourced from The Quilt I.D. Book by Judy Rehmel.
This is actually a variation on the block in the book, as the book shows this block with an appliqued base.
Also from The Quilt I.D. Book by Judy Rehmel.
I picked these two tree blocks due to their similarities in design, and emphasized that similarity by using the same fabric for the trunks. Also, I broke down the piecing in the trunks on both, in order to make them more machine piecing friendly.
Re-counting the blocks put me at thirteen, so I’m getting really close to the end of the blocks. After that, tons and tons of chain piecing, as I complete the setting blocks for the quilt top.
I selected the final block to make, and finalized my quilt top layout. Due to the previous blocks, I limited myself to selecting blocks that have four quadrants to them, at least for the twelve blocks forming the diamond. I also selectively added aqua to some of the blocks, in order to encourage movement in the top. I chose to go with four tree blocks for the corners.
Time to log off for the evening! I might try to piece another block before I head to bed.
I am in love with this design. How big are you making each block & how big do you think the finished quilt will be?
Each block is finishing at 12″. I’m estimating that the final size of the quilt will be 108″ by 108″. I’m a little terrified to think of quilting it up!