Quilting Gail is back with a 2nd edition of Stay At Home Round Robin. I joined Gail in 2020 and it was so much fun I came back for more!
Progress through Round 4
This round is Wonky Stars from Pieceful Thoughts. Now, those who know me well know I don’t do things that are not symmetrical, so you won’t be surprised to see I had a hard time with this one.
Wonky Star/Not Wonky Person
Another dilemma was yardage. I started with limited amounts of 3 different black prints. Wonky Stars would use up yardage making paper foundation blocks. So, I went a different direction. Like I haven’t already done that with my 1/2 rounds. So here’s my actual Star.
And here are 5 real stars. Wait, 5? Yes, 5. And why aren’t they sewn on the Round Robin?
Well, here’s the story. I am trying to keep my size to a minimum. That’s why I went 1/2 rounds in place of full rounds. Knowing there were 3 more rows to come, I was worried about size. So what to do? Well, you are going to have to wait until the 7th round to find out!
Confession Time: Last week I was all Missy Math, this week, I am Fannie Fail. Remember I had little yardage? Well, I didn’t correctly count how many QSTs I needed!! Grrr. I knew I needed 32 components to fit into 8 blocks. To me that meant 32 black and 32 green blocks needed to be cut. But, with QSTs you get 2 blocks with 2 original squares. I cut TWICE WHAT I NEEDED! So, I ran out of yardage and couldn’t finish the blocks.
Good news? I found it at a shop in internet land!!! Amazing since it’s a fabric from 2015! But diligence found it. Hallelujah! Well, at least that’s what I think is going to happen. I half fear I will get an email today saying there’s none left! Who knows what I will do if that happens.
Be sure to link up with Pieceful Thoughts and then stop by these blogs to see their progress!
- Round 1: Chris
- Round 2: The Darling Dogwood
- Round 3: Anja Quilts
- Round 4: Home Sewn by Us
- Round 5: Pieceful Thoughts of my Quilting Life
- Round 6: Quilt Fabrication
- Round 7: Quilting Gail
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I’m with you in that “wonky” isn’t something I’m very comfortable with most of the time. This round will take some thought as to how to add stars of any kind to what I have created so far.
I defiantly cannot do wonky stars, it just kills my OCD! LOL. Good luck on your plans for stars. > >
I love your Ohio Stars but ugh for running out of fabric. It sounds like you solved your problem — now the hard wait for it to come in.
I know, it’s frustrating, especially since I was the reason I ran out of fabric! And now I have 32 QSTs to use for something else. LOL! > >
I think the stars you’ve decided on are perfect for your project. Hope your fabric arrives soon, so you can finish this border.
Thanks! I am waiting on pins and needles to make sure they really do have it! > >
Oh, Chris!! I’m glad to know that I’m not the only math-challenged quilter. You will certainly find a solution to your fabric situation. Even if it’s not EXACTLY as you planned!
It’s all good! I now have 32 2” QSTs to dream up a project for. And more than enough of the green left over to use with said future project. > >
I have trouble with asymmetry as well, Chris!! But I do like that wonky star and may give it a try one day!
Wonky Stars definitely have their place! Thanks > >
Running out of fabric is frustrating when you’re in the middle of something like this. We’ll all look forward to seeing what you do with those Ohio stars!
Yes it is! Good thing we have options with the internet as our source of goodies! > >
You are making me laugh! I had a stupid problem too, cutting my limited fabric to narrow and doubling the amount of sewing I needed to do to make the checker board! I am not so much in favor of wonky for my piece, but I might try it. It is getting a bit big, so I am going to think on it a bit.
Comedy Relief at it’s finest here! LOL. Those following along are fortunate to see what all of us have been doing to address the size issue. I don’t any of us have done the same thing, so it’s neat to see how we have solved our dilemmas! > >
Hi Chris! A star is a star is a star. And yours look fab. Gosh, I hope you can get that fabric – otherwise . . . you’ll improvise. And it will be just fine! A creative design, albeit a forced one, you’ll make it work. Can’t wait to see where this lands after Round Seven. ~smile~ Roseanne
It definitely wasn’t my plan, but then, best laid plans and all? LOL Thanks! > >
Love your stars!!! I couldn’t do wonky, either! 🙂
Your round robin is looking fantastic! 🙂
Poor Wendy, she’s going to hate us Non-Wonky girls! LOL. Thanks > >
Looking good! I hope you get your fabric!
Thanks! If not I have a plan. > >
I just made a bunch of Ohio Star blocks too, and made the same mistake–but I was able to find a substitute for the light fabric I ran short of. Your quilt center looks terrific.
Yes! I am not the only one who is tripped up by calculations! LOL. Thanks > >
Ha! You are too funny! I love symmetry , too, but I find these blocks incredibly fun to do! Glad you found your fabric!
I think winky makes me twitch! I would likely keep trying to make it all even! 😄
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I like wonky stars, but they wouldn’t go well with the feel of your quilt. I am glad you found more fabric. It will reduce stress as you make the rest of your blocks.
You hit the nail on the head! My piece is too structured for wonky! Thanks
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I’m so sorry that wonky caused you so much angst. I hope you get your additional fabric, and I like those Ohio stars!
The wonky isn’t bad, it’s just my rigid sense of symmetry that gets in the way of my creativity! I survived and will live to sew another day, my fabric shipped!! I probably should have done the wonky and likely would not have run out of fabric. LOL! > >
I love your stars! I’m with you on trying to keep size down–and on cutting too many units! I’m excited to see how you put the next few rounds together!
Thanks! I am just glad the extra yard I need of the background is on its way!!! > >
I struggle with wonky too, so I totally get your creative interpretation of this week’s border. So glad you found some of the fabric you were looking far. Your SAHRR is looking really good.
Thanks! I am anxiously waiting the delivery!!
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