Saturday, October 3, 2020

Progress in Browns

When Lori of Humble Quilts introduced this year's Fall QAL, she shared pictures of the landscape that inspired her, so I thought I'd share a view I had earlier this week when my husband and I went hiking up in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Dark browns, dark greens, and golden grasses in the middle.

Clue #2 in the QAL for this week was to find 2.5 inch squares in our brown scraps and sew them to the 4 patches made last week, alternating every other one.  Here was my plan:


I've spent some time every evening this week hand - piecing these blocks and rows together.  Just one row left to add on. Of course, even though I kept referring to my photo of the plan, I flipped a few blocks the wrong way!  But mostly I just left them because they're all scrappy browns, so they all fit.


I'm looking forward to seeing what the next step is!  

Sharing at Kathy's Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching!






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16 comments:

  1. Michele McLaughlinOctober 4, 2020 at 5:03 AM

    Looks Great!!! Do you think that scenery at the time you make a quilt inspires your color choices? Have a great day Diann!

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  2. KimOctober 4, 2020 at 6:04 AM

    America has beautiful national parks. Rocky Mountain National Park is no exception; such a glorious place in which to hike. I agree, I don't think you would notice if you made a mistake with this quilt as each and every square looks fabulous together, no matter which way put them together. Enjoy your Sunday stitching.

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  3. Karen - Quilts...etc.October 4, 2020 at 6:47 AM

    that looks like a fall quilt coming along in those colors for sure - love Rocky Mt National Park

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  4. Deb AOctober 4, 2020 at 7:26 AM

    Glad I am not the only one who manages to swap the layout of blocks when sewing them together. Looks like a very picturesque hike!

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  5. Denise :)October 4, 2020 at 7:33 AM

    I visited the park in 1994; I'd love to go back! Your browns are just delicious!! I do the photo thing, too, to help me keep track. I also do the inadvertent swap thing. ;)

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  6. Quilter KathyOctober 4, 2020 at 8:28 AM

    Wonderful progress on your hand piecing!

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  7. piecefulwendyOctober 4, 2020 at 10:13 AM

    That is a perfect fall project. Those colors are spot on!

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  8. Siouxzq64@gmail.comOctober 4, 2020 at 10:50 AM

    Gorgeous and for some reason the colors remind me a Kimt painting.

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  9. Karrin HurdOctober 4, 2020 at 11:01 AM

    Beautiful colors in your fall project. I still plan to do that one sometime. I am saving the clues.

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  10. IvaniOctober 4, 2020 at 12:27 PM

    well done Diann, sure the picture is inspiring and your blocks are perfec

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  11. JennyOctober 4, 2020 at 2:09 PM

    I've never tried hand piecing, are you enjoying it?

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  12. CathieJOctober 4, 2020 at 2:29 PM

    What a great view to have while you walk. Your scrappy blocks are looking pretty.

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  13. The Joyful QuilterOctober 4, 2020 at 2:52 PM

    I'm loving the Autumn vibe of your version of 50 Shades of Brown, Diann! I looked at my scrap stash, but didn't get any further than that. Maybe this week...

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  14. chrisknitsOctober 4, 2020 at 4:30 PM

    If I used a photo from the recent Colorado trip I would have to find brilliant yellows to represent the Aspens we saw. Just gorgeous.

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  15. Caryl @ cinnamon holiday workshopOctober 4, 2020 at 6:12 PM

    What a great fall project....perfect fall colors in your quilt.

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  16. KateOctober 10, 2020 at 9:39 AM

    You picked some great browns, the project has a nice glow, like the late afternoon sun hitting some autumn leaves.

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