Quiltastic

This is great!!! I will definitely use this as a pattern. Thanks!

I'll post the finished product in the spring...

MTS

Not to stir the pot, but just be aware that with each square being 24"**, and hanging down on the sides of the bed, it really isn't going to look like much on the bed, except a bunch of HUGE pieces of fabric.

(instead of 25" - math/cutting is easier w/o half inches at this size, plus you're new - I love your avatar quilt - but you don't need the added hassle of cutting bigger than your rulers)

Perhaps making the pattern fit the top of the bed, and then doing something for the sides hanging down. A queen size mattress top measures 60" x 80" across the top, so you're talking a 20" overhang on the sides.

Just mentioning it. And congratulations.

btiny36

WOW MTS you are sooooo helpful with the math thing and helping to figure out blocks and stuff....here's one ole big hug out to you.....thanks for helping me with the Happy Hour block.....you are awsome :thumbup:

PaperPrincess

I Agree with MTS. I would scale the main pattern to fit the top of the mattress and add borders. Easier to construct, and you won't loose part of the pattern in the fall of the quilt.

Quiltastic

Really good point to scale back so that the quilt makes sense on the bed.

I just measured the top+sides of the deep double bed that I have now and 80 inches would work well on it. So, I'll make an 80 inch square quilt with no border (to stay true to the barn-quilt look when it is hanging in the barn).

Thanks for the congratulations and for all of the great input! Really helpful, especially for a newbie like me who loves quilting and fabrics, but does not know what will be most effective (like staying under the 24.5 inch length of my ruler!).

Quiltastic

P.S. I think I'll use this Joel Dewberry fabric, along with a white linen/cotton blend for the quilt.

Wedding colors are mustard and white (-:

amma

What a lovely quilt block, love your idea for using it in your wedding too :D:D:D

Quiltastic

Thanks!

SharonTheriault

You can find out just about anything on this list. There's a bunch of very helpful quilters here.

sueisallaboutquilts

I love the block and the pic you posted is beautiful. Very peaceful and serene :)