Sorry for the lousy photo. It's dark out and it's pouring rain. That meant I had to take this picture inside. We have had questions regarding the construction of "Polly's Quilt." First of all, I will preface this by saying "I didn't make this" but I think I can look at it and describe to you how it was made. Here is a photo of the yardage. Thanks Lake Street Mercantile for the photo.So, Patty, here goes.....
The stars are 3 wide across the yardage with the zigzag printed on each end of the selvage. The maker of the red quilt above has a section of 3 stars wide by 7 stars down the middle of this quilt. She then cut off the zigzag from both edges and saved it. Then, she took another piece that is 3 stars wide and 7 long and cut it in 3 pieces so that she had 1 star by 7 stars with a zigzag on one side, another 1 star by 7 star with a zigzag on the other side and the middle strip of 1 star by 7 stars. This middle strip of 1 x 7 is NOT used. Save it for another project. Then she sews a 1 star with zigzag strip to EACH side of the 3 x 7 strip. She now has a 5 x 7 section with zigzag on the two long sides. The zigzags she cut off the initial piece is now measured and cut to size and a red square is sewn on each end. It is then sewn on the top and another on the bottom. Got it???? That's it. Wow, I hope that makes sense. You're welcome. We aim to please.
Laurie
6 comments:
thank you, thank you, thank you!
this is one (of many!) projects that i want to make from your new line. The directions you've given will really help.
Laurie - thanks for the directions. . . you paint the picture with words. Wonderful! I've never used a fabric like this. . . always wanted to make the blocks. . .but this one is beautiful. I may just have to give it a go! Amy, in South Lyon, MI
Thanks so much for this explanation , so simple & such a sweet quilt!
Just saw this at my local quilt shop, but was puzzled at how much to buy. Came back and read your instructions. Now it makes sense. Question: do the quilting lines match up when you piece the 2 sides? This is one of those "cheaters" worth doing. Thanks.
Elaine
Laurie - I was so bummed. I as at LSM the other night. They are sold out of the red cheater cloth and said they can't get any more because there is none to be had! BUMMMMMMMERRRRRRR...... I love the crispness of the red and white and it would work well in my guest room. The blues, not so much so. I am sad. I'll have to keep looking, but I so like to support local shops!
Whooo hoo! I went to Nebraska for a quilt retreat with Jo Morton (my last hurrah until I find another job) and we stopped in the Quilted Moose in Gretna, Nebraska. Yippee! I found the red and white fabric! Not enough to do two pillow cases, but I have enough for the quilt. The quilted moose even has the instructions printed out to make Polly's quilt! Yippeee~
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