Le Challenge charged us this month with the theme "Direction".
I thought immediately of my lack of.
Sooo, rather than starting a whole new project, I chose a fairly old UFO to conquer...
Red & White Hourglass Blocks |
To play fairly, I designed a border with great, big, directional, arrows!
Here, the arrow is presenting itself to you!
Elephant March, 40" Square |
I used size 5 Perle Cotton, tied with a square knot, with a little extra strand tucked in each knot so it looks like four strands.
The backing is a very pale gray with subtle little safari animals.
Have I mentioned how much I love Le Challenge? Of course, it helps that I won the $25 gift certificate to Fat Quarter Shop last month! I have not used it yet, been watching their daily deals in hopes of finding something fun I can share with followers for a wee giveaway!
Thank you, Le Challenge, for helping me "Take Direction" this month! This quilt also fulfills my July goal with A Lovely Year of Finishes, and my first Q3 Finish Along goal as well - both buttons found on my sidebar!
Hey congrats on your win....and what a great finish! I always like read and white and your arrows are fab!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt and I particularly like the limited palette you have used.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt. The borders look real. Congratulations on the win
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt. The borders look real. Congratulations on the win
ReplyDeleteI think you have met the challenge very well.
ReplyDeleteThe use of the reds is very effective.
Yeah for you for finishing it and I like the arrows a lot! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteReally love your red & white blocks Heidi! They meet the challenge too, being turned in different directions.
ReplyDeleteI see Vera doing these challenges as well and they really must help you grow as a quilter.
Love the hourglass blocks, I'm going to have to give this one a try!
ReplyDeleteLove the hourglass blocks, I'm going to have to give this one a try!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! Love the arrows and the ties look brilliant too!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is great! I think the arrows really added to the theme and it looks awesome. Congrats on your finish.
ReplyDeleteI really like this design, very crisp and neat looking. And the arrows make a great border too.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! I love the red and white and the hand ties are such a lovely idea. I'm visiting as part of the 2015 Finish Along official cheerleading squad.
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