Purple Puzzle Quilt
 

I am making this quilt for my mother. I am visiting her in November. I just cut the squares and arranged them this week. I really like the way it is turning out. I am using the tutorial from Pieces by Polly - http://www.piecesbypolly.com/2012/09...e-pattern.html. I also included a picture of some testing I did to sew on the "knobs" for the puzzle pieces. It's my first time doing any sort of appliqué and I was pleased with the results. It still has work to do but I'm excited to get this project done. My mom loves purple and jigsaw puzzles. I think I will QAYG for this project to speed up the process a bit.

looks great so far

Have you decided how you are going to sew the "knobs" on? I have this on my bucket list along with so many others. I'm sure your mom will love it.

Teddybear Lady - I’m going to use a blanket stitch for the knobs. I did several tests with the satin stitching and it was too bold and dense for my taste.
Thank you Tartan and QuiltnNan!

This will be so pretty when done. I really like all the different fabrics you selected. Really neat... Good job on the applique work...

Going to be super. Love the stitches you have used. Thanks for the link. BrendaK

Your purples are so pretty. That little boy in the link is a sweetie! I'll be using this too, thank you.

Thank you! Choosing the fabrics was almost the easy part because I like purple, too.

Thank you, BrendaK and MamaLinda! I’m happy to share. That little boy is a cutie!

It will pretty when finished.

Great job!

Nice start!

Purple Puzzle Quilt Progress
 

Thank you all so much for your kind words and encouragement. The last few days have been spent tracing knobs onto Heat N Bond, cutting them out, ironing to fabric, cutting THOSE out and finally placing the knobs and ironing them on. This photo is before I ironed them on but this will be the placement. One is missing from the photo because I didn't notice that it fell before I took it.

I'm so glad you posted the link to the original because I had no clue where you were going! Your fabrics are gorgeous and I admire the amount of work you're doing to add the correct "knobs" to the neighboring squares. Good job!

you're off to a great start.:thumbup:

This is going to be awesome!!

Thank you for answering my question.

Update: Slow Progress
 

I dont have a new photo taken yet but my quilt is progressing nicely after a minor setback. I was a little over enthusiastic when trimming my first two squares and more fabric was required to replace them. All the knobs are sewn on, the squares basted to batting and the first two rows are quilted! I haven’t been able to work on it as much as I’d like to but it will be done in time for our trip in November! I’ll post another photo as soon as I like take one.

Love it! Also like all of your purple fabrics and I am sure your Mom will love it too.

Progress Made
 

Attached is a photo of the first three rows quilted and sewn together. I'm pretty pleased with the way it is coming together.

Love purple. I’m also working on a purple quilt

Clever puzzle quilt!

Thanks for sharing your adventure with this quilt. It is really going to be special.

Purple Puzzle Quilt Finished
 

I didn't finish it for Mom's birthday in November. Life happened. I also didn't enjoy the process as much as I thought I would. I decided this weekend's VQW was the time to commit to it. Here is the finished product!

I hope your mom loves it as much as I--it is a beautiful quilt! Great job.

a very nice finish

You did it!!! great quilt. love those fabrics too!

Very pretty purple quilt. You Mom will love it whenever she receives it. Nicely done.

Thank you, thank you! I already sent my mom a picture. I couldn’t keep it a secret. She thinks it’s great so I’m happy. 🥰

I agree that the blanket stitch is more appealing and the fancy stitch recedes into the background.

Very nice!! Totally love it!

Great gift for your mom. I bet she'll be tickled purple when you give it to her in November.:p