Thursday, May 16, 2019

Chunky Churn Dash

I previously posted about my Dad needing a replacement for the Turning Twenty Quilt I made him in 2007 HERE.  I'm just getting around to sewing up pieces and parts I've since collected and cut for the Chunky Churn Dash quilt (free pattern by Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville).  This is my favorite kind of quiltmaking--piecing, sewing, cutting, and more sewing :)

The stacks on the left are the four rail pieced and cut sections--all made from scraps and stash from 1.5" strips.  I cut a bunch of 2.5" neutral center squares and some colored center squares for variety--as well as sets of 4  2.5" print squares for the corners of the churn dash blocks. 

I played with a few block layouts before heading to work this afternoon.  It will be fun to mix and match as I go.  There are lots more 2.5" squares to pull for the number of blocks I plan to make.  Today when I was at my parents' house, I told my Dad that I was making him a new quilt and he was very happy.  He said, "I miss my old quilt", and I asked what happened to it, and he said he didn't know where it was.     Mom and I went on a search and it turned up on the guest bed under the down comforter.  Although a bit threadbare, it was still functional.  I have a feeling he will steal it back to use until I get the new one made!

Meanwhile, final preparations are being made for the wedding reception this weekend for our son Nick and his bride, Ashley, who exchanged rings in a private ceremony performed by my brother last Sunday.  We are all crossing our fingers that the rain and cold wind now predicted will be much less forceful when the day arrives.  The couple and I went shopping at Superbuzzy for fabric for their quilt and I've ordered the Jen Kingwell pattern, Dreamweaver (designed by Michelle McKillop).  It's an advanced pattern with a pieced background and a medallion and streamers appliqued on top.  I'm excited to get started on that one too.  Never a dull moment around here!

4 comments:

julieQ said...

Now I wonder where (or who has) my chunky churn dash. What a fun quilt!!!

Janet O. said...

Chunky churn dash is a fun pattern. Perfect for a cozy scrap quilt! That is pretty funny that your Dad's quilt was "missing" on the guest room bed. :)
Wow--the new project you have lined up for the happy couple sounds pretty ambitious. You sure they don't want a chunky churn dash? LOL

Janet said...

Congratulations to your son and daughter in law on their marriage. This quilt you are making for them sounds fabulous...I look forward to seeing snippets on your blog. Loved the story of your Dad's lost quilt. Hope you have a fire free summer. Here in Ontario Canada we are still waiting for a decent Spring...so much rain 😊

Kate said...

Congratulations to your son and daughter in law. You got a great start on your Dad's quilt. Hope you get in lots of stitching time this summer, you've got a lot on your plate.

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