Plus Block QAL

     I have finished my #plusblockqal quilt!  This was a fun project that started with an Instagram posting (@stephkucera   #plusblockqal) with a website (here ) as well.    The block itself was pretty easy, and it was a blast seeing all the different color combinations that were being made!  It looks like there were several who had the same idea as I did to use oranges and melon colors with the scrappy neutral low volume backgrounds!  They are all beautiful. 

      I started with scraps from my bins, and discovered I had just enough orange scraps to make this work.

     As I got scraps ready, I used my clover clips to keep the pieces for each block together.  This turned out to be quite handy!

   

    I like the speed and efficiency of chain piecing, so I continued to clip pieces together so I could chain piece without getting mixed up!

    I had decided to do a baby sized quilt, with 20  blocks total.  The finished quilt measures as 44 by 55, which is a nice size.    The musical notes fabric popped more than I had imagined, so I had to carefully scatter those blocks around the quilt. 

     As always, I use my craft table and big binder clips to make the quilt sandwich, and to allow me to pin without bending over on the floor. 

     I decided to do some straight quilting, with rows about 1/2 inch apart.  I used my walking foot, and simply used the outside of the foot as a guide.  I ended up using white Aurifil thread for the quilting, which kept it simple and clean looking. 

     For the second time in as many weeks, I used the black and white strip as the binding.  I made an error with the final miter connection, but one which was easily fixed.  Will I ever make a quilt that doesn't require ripping out at least one seam? 

     I prefer to photograph the finished quilt with some sun, but I don't think we'll see the sun for a few days.   So, a photo on an overcast day, thanks to my trust quilt holder!  This is such a happy looking quilt. I am considering putting it for sale on my Etsy site once I can get some better photos.  Stay tuned!  

         I am making some slow progress on the "On Ringo Lake" Mystery quilt - since the final pattern has been released, the only mystery is when will I finish!  In the meantime, I am anxious to try a quick piece with some fabric I picked up at quilt guild "garage sale" type auction. 
     Thanks for visiting my blog.  Have a great weekend!
Take care,
Gretchen