Monday, January 12, 2015

What's on the Design Wall? BOM-day

It's block of the month -- BOM -- day!

And today, I am determined to make good progress on my first UFO for 2015. It's Ryokan, a block party at Ruth's Stitchery in 2013. That means this is the third year I've been working on this quilt!


Here's what the pattern illustration looks like:

Ryokan
 "Ryokan" by Joe Wood for ThimbleCreek Quilts.

This quilt will be a gift for the Younger Son, who lives in Japan. When he saw the quilt while home on leave last September, he pointed out that he now has a "full-size" bed, not the narrow, short "rack" he had on the ship. So I biggie-sized the quilt, adding eight more blocks to make a total of twenty.

You'll notice there is one block missing. That is the last block, not yet finished. It's called "One More Block" from Judy Hopkins' 501 Rotary-Cut Quilt Blocks. Appropriate for the last one, don't you think?

501 Rotary-Cut Quilt Blocks

Here is a close-up of some of the blocks. The 1" frames are around all the blocks now, and more than half of the cobblestone sashing is pieced. 


Linking up to What a Hoot Quilts for BOMs Away Monday.



I'm hoping that my DVDs of Season 5 of Downton Abbey will arrive today. That will give me a good excuse to hibernate in the sewing room with the TV on!


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12 comments:

  1. Love those blocks. It's going to be another great quilt.

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  2. "This is the third year..." oh, how I love that! It means we are all the same. I have found my 11 for this year.( In january I will finish Grand Illusion from Bonnie Hunter.) Hang on to your houses.

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    1. You can do it! Can't wait to see your Grand Illusion!

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  3. That will make a great quilt for him.

    I thought Downton didn't come out until later this month.

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    1. It started January 4! And if you contributed to Colorado PBS, you could get the entire season on DVD (which is waiting for me next to the DVD player even as we speak!)

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  4. I loved this quilt from when I first saw it on your blog...still love it - if the little sailor decides he doesn't want it - you know where to send it!!! LOL

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  5. Looks great, only one block to go so 2015 is its year obviously!

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  6. Wow! I just love this quilt and the name Ryokan (inn) caught my eye. I have been collecting house block images for a long time - haven't settled on a design to actually make yet. Your fabric choices are exciting and the cobblestone sashing so special. I may need to get this pattern! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  7. I totally agree with all the previous comments, including Downton Abbey!! I would love to make a quilt like this, but it should be way in the future - UNLESS I try to do it as a block of the month. Hmm, that just may work, and would only take me 3-4 years.

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  8. Hehe! Yes - a perfect last block to add in. :) This is going to be so cool when you're finished!

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