Monday 30 May 2016

The Rainbow Rose Quilt-A-Long

This week over at the Modern Quilters Ireland blog we're having a Quilt-A-Long with my version of the Dutch Rose in Rainbow colours.  I'm calling this one the Rainbow Rose!

I've made this block twice now a 24" version for a Schnitzel & Boo mini quilt swap and a 16" version as a starter block for our Round Robin but lately I've been thinking of making a giant block version as a lap quilt. Plus I have two baby quilts to make this might be a fun present for a family with a newborn!

National Quilting week in Ireland starts the 1st June so we will be launching our Rainbow Rose QAL to coincide with that this Wednesday.

The Quilt-A-Long will guide you through 2 sizes of quilts:
  • A baby quilt using 5" squares so perfect for those Charm Squares you may have been collecting. 40" x 40"
  • A larger lap/bed quilt using 10" squares so perfect for Layer Cakes! 80" x 80"
We'll have fun exploring some colour theory and building a colour wheel.

The schedule is:
June 1st: Fabric Selection
June 8th: Piecing the middles
June 15th: Piecing the corners
June 22nd: Piecing the centre star
June 29th: Assembly
July 20th: Link up party for assembled and completed quilts

We have sponsors who have very generously offered a fat quarter bundle to the value of €20 as prizes every week with 3 prizes at the end for the final linkup.

I hope you will quilt along with me and the Modern Irish Quilters on June 1st!

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33 comments:

  1. This might just be a way to use up some of the stash....If I'm not overwhelmed with other stuff I just might give this a go!

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  2. Just the other day Ruth I was wondering about this and wondering if you were going to dom a quilt along. I have a lot of Moda Persimmon Charm squares that might be perfect for this... although not rainbow. I can't promise how well I'll keep up, but I'd sure love to try!

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  3. How fun, Ruth! I hope this is a great success. I love quilts that are large block designs and am off to go bookmark the Modern Quilters Ireland blog. I feel swamped but it would be fun to join in...

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  4. Oh I am seriously tempted! I'd love to make that as a giant quilt block quilt, it's just too pretty not to!!

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  5. Sounds like fun. A great way to use up some fabrics.

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  6. What fun! This such a great block and I love it in rainbow colors. I am very tempted to join in.

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  7. Lovely, I haven't made a one block quilt before and I do need the practice in praise piecing. I'm a bit busy for the next two weeks but I could catch up.

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  8. This would be so awesome to try with all those scraps and FQ's in my stash. Thanks so much for the smaller version too. This is what I might try first.

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  9. Love this block, and I do have a good supply of charm squares somewhere in my stash!

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  10. this is a wonderful block. It is so fun and bright. I think it would make a wonderful baby quilt. could go for both boy and girl.
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  11. This looks like a perfect block for my newbie quilters in our ministry to try their wings on - making half-square triangles and playing with color/design. The baby quilt size looks perfect for our needs.

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  12. Looks like I might have to join.

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  13. Great for pre-cuts and scrap buster. Love the possibilities with different sizes.........Endless.

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  14. Great block, and I bet it makes a lovely quilt. Very thoughtful of you to offer two sizes for the quilt along. I wish you all the luck with it. Meanwhile, I'm off to visit Modern Quilters Ireland. I'm Irish too and love modern quilting so it's a good fit for me!

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  15. Hmmmm love this block but using the rain bow look really eye catching... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  16. I love rainbow blocks and quilts. A really cute block.

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  17. I saw Yvonne's fabric choices and I want to join in even though I have no time. I have your original on my pinterest board still.
    But I always need another baby quilt ...

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  18. Just lovely! I love the wide variety of fabrics.

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  19. Hi, I'm visiting from Lara's fun mini blog hop! I love the idea of making this design as one giant block. I definitely need to make this. I was thinking baby, but now I think lap size would be fun and give lots of space for quilting. I have another project with a tight timeline, so I can't join in right now, but I sure want to!

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  20. I'm visiting from the BuzzinBumble blog mini hop too. I am going to make your baby quilt with the rainbow colors, very cute:)

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  21. The fabric you chose for Rainbow Rose is perfect.

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  22. Beautiful lil' Quilt!!! :) Love love looooove it!! Would definitely make one in the bigger size...great baby quilt..or wallhanging for my sewing spot!!

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  23. What a fun block - love the rainbow fabrics too!

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  24. Visiting from BuzzinBumble. Love this block; what a great idea to blow it up to make it HUGE even though 24" would normally be considered in that category. :)

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  25. Beautiful work and that is a favorite block design!

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  26. Hi Ruth, I'm visiting from Lara's bloghop. I'm tempted, I'd like to make a lap quilt, maybe. It looks really pretty!
    Barbara xx

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  27. I have been making plans for a one block quilt, and this one has been in my mind... just the small matter of a few other projects to finish first!

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  28. What a lovely pattern this is! I love the rainbow scrappy look!

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  29. So pretty, I just love stars and the fun colors.

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  30. This would be great as a lap quilt!

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