I saw a picture of a quilt that I really liked and wanted to make. Of course, it's block based. I really need a stress-less project right now. This one isn't totally mindless, but its a lot easier than what I have been doing.
I had to draft the pattern, make a cut list and figure out the colors. I'm using Moda Bella 'Spice', 'Prune', 'Boysenberry' and Kona 'Ochre' and 'Peapod'. I made two test blocks and discovered a math error (oh my!). Luckily I hadn't cut out all of the parts yet.
So, today I cut up the fabrics and put the first little parts together. There will be 30 blocks.
Here we go! (it always takes longer than I think it will, too)
I thought a bit about the name. I thought the colors reminded me of Sante Fe, New Mexico. But, I didn't want to name it Sante Fe, that would be too limiting. But, I thought, maybe a name that comes from that area, but doesn't sound like that area. I looked at the map and the only thing I really like was Loretto, from the Loretto Chapel. We visited there last time we were in Sante Fe. Amazing place.
So, Loretto it is.
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