Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Plans Change for SAHRR

I've joined the SAHRR hosted by Quilting Gail.  I was going to use a block left by my mom because I didn't think I would be able to finish the original idea.  But.... 

Yep, I finished the lighthouse block.


Just completing this block is on my project list so I'm counting it as a finish.  I purchased it several years ago not really expecting to ever finish it.  Paper piecing with LOTS of little pieces is not really my thing.  I purchased it because this lighthouse is in my hometown.

I added 3" to the top and bottom because I prefer a rectangular quilt.  I hope my quilty math works out correctly.


Actual lighthouse picture from travelthemitten.com

Round 1 of the SAHRR was chosen by Kathleen.  She suggested King's Crown or choosing a block that started with the first letter of your first name.

I chose Road to Oklahoma because it started with an R and because DH and I met in Oklahoma over 47 years ago.


Maybe this quilt will end up being the story of my life. 😉

Linking with kathleenmcmusing

Wishing you more stitchin time than I will have.

Rose





11 comments:

Kathleen said...

Love your center block and I love the block you choose for your next round. It will be so fun to see if the theme continues to work for you.

Janine @ Rainbow Hare said...

Congrats on finishing that fantastic lighthouse block. It's a wonderful centre and your road to Oklahoma looks nice too. I wonder if you can find more blocks that relate to your life. An autobiographical quilt would be fun :)

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

That's a beautiful lighthouse block! I like the Road to Oklahoma block for your SAHRR, too. Sounds like you're off to a good start!

Danice G said...

Precious backstory, and beautiful block.

Vicki in MN said...

Your lighthouse is gorgeous! And you are off to a good start on your story:)

Linda said...

The lighthouse is beautiful! I love your Road to Oklahoma block. That one has been on my must-make list for 15 years. You'd think I would've made it by now since I grew up in and lived in Oklahoma much of my life. Where did you meet in Oklahoma?

Danette said...

Very lovely lighthouse and additional block!

Jeanna said...

Oh yes, I love the Road to OK block. I also really like the grunge dot fabric you are using.

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

I love yourcenter block, and the way your are planning to make the rounds. It's going to be a memory and treasure quilt!

piecefulwendy said...

Your center block is lovely, and I like the next block as well. It will be fun to see this quilt take shape!

Pamela said...

Love where you are going with this!