Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Sugaridoo Bernina QAL

Yesterday I told you that I've caught up with the Quilt-Along that Mettler Thread and Bernina sewing machines are sponsoring through the Sugaridoo blog. It's a fun QAL that you can join at any time. And it's also a beautiful way to be inspired. These are just a few of the thousands of photos on the QAL Facebook page.

Sugaridoo Bernina QAL

Have I mentioned that I joined a quilt-a-long back in November? I did. It's hosted by Irene of Sugaridoo Quilts and sponsored by Bernina. I suppose I got into it because it looked interesting and then also because my modern guild in Baton Rouge decided that it would be a great challenge since it appeared to be graphic, fresh, modern.

I didn't get started right away. No, I procrastinated until the entire QAL was about halfway through. Suddenly there were six blocks to make. Ahh, but a block is really a strip. An entire strip of about 12-14 blocks. 

You'd think I'd panic or just toss in the towel. No. No, I didn't. I just waited until a.) there were enough blocks/strips to see some headway, and b.) it became a do-or-die situation. 

Today I am completely caught up. Completely. And now I have to wait for the next block. See. There's that "I need something to do" problem.

Anyway, I chose to make my quilt using some of the indigo solids I've been collecting since I saw several antique indigo and white quilts at a show, I imagine. Wow! They looked great! 

Because I needed a third, accent color and someone at BRMQG suggested a yellowy mustard, which I happened to have plenty of, well, that's my accent. It's definitely a bold pop of color!        And there we are. I'm caught up with Irene, and you are caught up with me. So now, what about you? There are over 6,000 participants. Are you one?

January BRMQG

The Baton Rouge MQG meeting on the 6th was interesting. Check it out. Show and tell.

 

Sugaridoo QAL blocks. 

Show and share of the pieces that we created in the Sherry Lynn Wood workshop. 

Sugaridoo / Bernina Quilt Along ~~ fabric pull

At the last Baton Rouge Modern Quilt Guild meeting I decided to join in the Bernina / Sugaridoo Quilt Along. It was easy to settle on an indigo and off-white colors scheme. I've been collecting those indigo fabrics long enough. Someone suggested a touch of yellow, mustard perhaps. Hmm, mustard. Wait, mustard, I like that!

I wanted to post pictures of my fabric pull on Instagram (#sugaridooberninaqal #Mettlerthread), so I started by pulling out all the indigo pieces. There are more than enough. I guess I've been collecting for a while. I chose five to begin with. 

I'll add to them later if I need a little more variety or more yardage. Because, you know, I didn't read the instructions or measure the fabric. I'm going to do this in a Mary-is-retired style. Then I pulled out all the white and off-white pieces and this interesting "Zen Chic" for Moda, which has also been waiting for a great project. 

Then I dug around in the yellows for this fabulous deep mustard. It reminds me of my mom. She hated mustard. Kind of ironic, isn't it? But that's a story for another post. The fabrics in this picture are all in a separate container waiting on the first of the instructions. 

Here is a list of what is going to happen during the quilt along.

• 28th of November 2019: release of the first row pattern
• 14th of May 2020: half way giveaway to celebrate finishing the first half of your quilt
• 1st of October 2020: release of the last row pattern
• 29th of October 2020: instructions to assemble the quilt
• 26th of November: celebrating finishing our quilt tops with a BIG giveaway

That's a full year of commitment right there. I'll ask those of you who are also participating to help keep me on track and make me accountable. Well, do your best anyway. A kind reminder would be sweet and greatly appreciated. I plan to keep the project on the work table but you know, Mary-is-retired...

Ohh, join me and let's have fun. I'll gladly post your progress if you help to remind me. And yes, I did sign up for email reminders. But again, I'm doing this in a Mary-is-retired style. A nudge, just a nudge, please.