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Houndstooth quilt in-progress

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I’d love to have something really exciting to share on the blog. But, I don’t.

Mostly, because I’ve been spending far too many hours working on a houndstooth quilt for the nursery. Which, as usual for Kim, is taking about 300 times longer than I expected. But, it’s coming together.

And I know that many of you were also interested in the pattern (from v and co). So, here’s my progress …

I’m about half-done piecing the stripe-y squares. I have somewhere around 50 of them done.

And, of course, these didn’t end up the size they were intended to, because my cutting and seams weren’t perfect (are they ever?). This is total user error – the pattern was well-written and probably not all that difficult. But, I cut them all down to 3 inch squares to fix the discrepancy (the pattern calls from 3 3/8). This will mean my finished quilt will be a bit smaller, but I’m okay with that. At least everything is all lined up and I don’t have re-piece the squares.

Once I started laying out the half of the quilt I’ve finished, I’m really pleased with the result.

I think it’s beginning to look like a houndstooth quilt, don’t you?

Now, I just have a lot more cutting and piecing to go. And more Numbers to watch on Netflix.

Wish me luck!

What do you think of the pattern so far?

Comments

  3. Wow. That is mind boggling. My brain is having trouble processing the pattern.

    You are one talented lady. It’s going to look awesome!

  5. You are a far more patient person than I am. My head swims just trying to figure out how you pieced that together. 🙂 You have one very lucky little man growing in there. 🙂

  11. Ahhhh!! This is awesome. I can totally see the pattern emerging! That must be so exciting for you. I understand what you are saying about being off. There is a ton of seams for you to go wrong here. Yikes! I can’t wait to see the finished product. Your nursery is looking great!

  12. Gawwwwd! I just don’t have the patience like you do girl. Sheesh, I get frustrated just looking at that. It’s going to be gorgeous!! Can’t wait to see the result 🙂

  13. Ah-mazing!! I just finished my Feb. block. I do not see any houndstooth quilts in my future.

    Are you going to let Baby W. use this or just look at it? Because I’d go with just look at it. Babies are messy. 🙂

  14. Wow! It’s beautiful!

    You have so much more patience than I do… I’m pretty sure I would have gotten pieces cut and then gotten impatient and quit.

    Your boy is going to be lucky to have such an awesome heirloom quilt!

  16. Kim, it looks great!! I think that’s a very exciting thing to share!

  17. Very nice! Just curious Kim if you work outside the home? Or are you going to stay home with the little one? : )

  18. Looking great! Quilts are definitely not the easiest thing in the world to make for sure. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Will you actually quilt over everything when it’s finished?

  21. LOVE IT! I’ve always wanted to attempt a quilt, but have always gotten too scared/intimidated…

  22. You’re such a talented quilter. It’s looking pretty darn houndstoothy to me. Can’t wait to see it displayed in Baby Dub’s room!

  23. it looks great to me! can i come over and learn to do this?? might need to as well in the next 7 months or so . . . 🙂

  24. Great job. I cannot wait to see the end product! You’ll be done tomorrow, right? I love the fresh yet traditional vibe of your nursery. CUTE!

  29. I love it!! It’s gonna look great. I’ve been scouring a quilter to make a little something something for baby R… too bad you are a little busy yourself! ; ) Etsy will have to do. Can’t wait to see the finished product!

  31. It looks really awesome Kim, I saw you ‘pinning’ them last week so I’ve been waiting to see yours :o)

    Seriously though, that looks like SO much work. Not sure I have that much measuring and cutting inside me. For anything. Ever.

    You are my hero.