There are 13 rows completed (or almost completed)--the bottom three in the photo still need to have their ends finished. I will make at least 12 more rows.
These are the blocks I have left of the ones I have made that are ready to use. There are 135 blocks here. 
Any guesses as to how many of these blocks I have made--including the ones I have sent away in swaps? Hint--I have made a whole lot more than I will need for this quilt. :)
I have swapped with 7 quilters and these are the blocks they have made that are yet to be sewn into rows. There are about 160 blocks still to come from swaps. Seven of the rows in the top photo are made of blocks I have received in these swaps. As much as possible, I am making the shorter rows each from one quilter's blocks, and I will write their name on the end of the row made from their blocks.
And here is the next row laid out and waiting by my featherweight for the next time I can sit down and start stitching it together.
I will be starting to work on a fun mini quilt challenge soon. I am looking forward to sharing that with you as soon as I can.
Until next time,
Janet O.
OMG......how big is this one to be???? A double king size quilt, maybe:) It is fabulous of fabrics and friendships. The entire project is amazing and is so consuming. Keep going, it is great.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing quilt! So many little blocks. I wish I could see it in person.
ReplyDeleteHow much more fun is it that you have swapped blocks.
wow....such beautiful blocks...such determination and fortitude! it's lovely of course...you are inspiring me to take on such a project...(the kaffe applique folk art one)...
ReplyDeleteThe blocks sparkle! But . . . 500? That's a LOT of blocks.
ReplyDeleteOh it's beautiful. I'm working on mine as well. I didn't do any swaps though. How much neutral fabric is required for between the blocks?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is "Wow"!! I need to get cracking! I love your idea of putting your swap partners names at the end of the row. I've only swapped with you, Pam and Cyndi so far so I am not sure how I will piece them. Gotta get going I guess. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThese blocks look lovely. This is going to be a beautiful quilt! Enjoy the journey with it :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a labor of love, and Baptist fan quilting will be the perfect finish. I like your idea of keeping the blocks made by your swap sisters together by row and labeling those rows. A true friendship quilt.
ReplyDeleteYou know I love these scrappy beautiful blocks!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be wonderful--and even more special because of the swapped blocks!
ReplyDeleteIn addition to being a stunning work in progress, it has the addition of so many friendships across the miles included! Fabulous swapped blocks. Love the scale of the piecing!
ReplyDeleteI could feel the enthusiasm in your voice. You are really enjoying this project. It's turning out so nice. I'm so glad you were able to swap some of the blocks. That will make this project more meaningful.
ReplyDeleteAaak! You boggled my mind with all those numbers! That's a lot of blocks, in any event. What a fabulous quilt it will be in the end. I like your idea of grouping together the blocks from each participant, so you can "visit" that person just by looking at and touching their blocks. Also like the idea of the Baptist fan, which will make it look "old"... and so lovely!
ReplyDeleteBaptist fan quilting will make your quilt look like an "old" quilt. PERFECT!! Your enthusiasm makes me want to head to my studio and quilt!!!
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe my comment posted!! I've had a lot of trouble getting my comments posted on your blog. So thankful for email!!!
ReplyDeleteWowsers! You are and have been cranking these little blocks out. It's going to be gorgeous and so much fun to have the swap blocks included.
ReplyDeleteOh my! So many little blocks! Did you say 500 + ? This will be one gorgeous quilt. Definitely an heirloom quilt. Fun to swap and have lots of variety.
ReplyDeleteYour circa quilt is looking stunning Janet. WoW!! That is alot of teeny tiny blocks. Almost makes me go cross eyed looking at my screen. Its going to be so beautiful when you have finished it.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!! I love this quilt! I love anything with a million small blocks. LOL!
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Kristie
I can well imagine that it has taken a lot of sewing time and thread to stitch all those small blocks and sewing rows together. It will make a wonderful scrappy quilt. I would choose the Baptist Fan quilting if it were for me!
ReplyDeleteYou are so organized and productive. Setting those nine patches on point sure make the quilt
ReplyDeleteMy oh my! I can't believe that you are doing so many tiny blocks. The setting of them is fun. I had to biggie size the 1st picture to see. Wow!! Are you doing the Doll swap?
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That's a lot of blocks!!! So pretty. Looking forward to watching it continue to evolve.
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible! You are making so much progress! It is going to be be gorgeous with the Baptist Fan quilting too.
ReplyDeleteOh. so many little blocks, and lots of setting triangles too! You are meeting the challenge beautifully! I can't wait to see it finished! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteOMG. Those tiny blocks. I'm not optimistic that I will get all those blocks done in my lifetime to get the quilt put together. It's great that you participated in swaps for this quilt. That would make the project go so much faster. Love how it's coming together!! BRAVO to you, Janet!
ReplyDeleteOh là là .... what an awesome work !! This quilt is stunning !
ReplyDeleteSwap blocks is the best for this kind of quilt.
Such cute little blocks!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing quilt, Janet! I love the scrappiness of it. It seems like the colors are somewhat muted -- Civil War era reproduction fabrics? It's fun that you have blocks from other quilters. What fabric are you using for the background?
ReplyDeleteThis will be stunning,Janet!! I do believe that an all-over Baptist Fan quilting motif would be perfect for this one. Wow!
ReplyDeleteOh, man, Janet, this quilt is quite the undertaking and when it is done it will be magnificent!! It was so nice visiting with your darling daughter last week!! What a wonderful young woman and your darling Granddaughter!! WOW!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Janet!
ReplyDeleteI made six more blocks and cut a few more squares.
Thanks for sharing.
Omigosh what a lot of blocks! This quilt is going to be amazing! Swapping blocks is the way to go when you need so many. Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteJust amazing! It will be a treasure for sure!!
ReplyDeleteIt is looking amazing Mom! Have you decided where it will live in your home once it's done?
ReplyDeleteMan I'm not able to keep up with your blog for a while and now you've switched to mongo-sized quilts! Has the world gone tipsy-turvey??!! Just teasing! I love the puss in the corner block - I have a stack of 2.5" blocks that are gradually made into puss blocks as a slow going leader/ender project. Your's will be stunning when it's finished!
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