Monday, July 25, 2011

Kind of Like Eating an Elephant

I really thought I'd have Criss Cross all finished by this weekend.

I've been diligent and have all 16 of the 22- inch blocks put together, and have most of the inside of the quilt assembled.

But then I noticed that the edge has 268 little 1-inch blocks set on point all around the outside border.
Hmm.... I may be at this a few more day.

The quilt implements 601 of these cuts.
Not hard to do, just time consuming.
Kind of like Eating an Elephant.
One piece at a time.

And can I just tell you?
I am loving this quilt more and more as I see it coming together!
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15 comments:

  1. Lori HoltJuly 25, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I love it too!...
    A scrap quilt at it's best:)
    It's going to be amazing when it's complete... Keep going...
    You're almost there!
    xx
    Lori

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  2. BethJuly 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    What an amazing quilt! I love the pattern, and admire your diligence with all those squares. I don't think I would have had the patience to "eat the elephant"!!

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  3. BrowndirtcottageJuly 25, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Oh ME TOO Nedra! ME TOO! I LOVE this design and after you posted this the other day I thought I had this pattern in an American Jane book I have but NO, this one is not in there, but I sure would like to try it! Lots of little fiddlee pieces and I LIKE quilts with LOTS of little pieces! I chuckled a little when you discovered there were a 'few' more pieces you were going to have to sew up!!
    Try a little ketchup with that elephant, it might go down a little easier!!!

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  4. Karen - Quilts...etc.July 25, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    wonderful - a lot of work but worth it in the end!!
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  5. DoloresJuly 25, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    It really is coming along nicely. I don't think I'd be doing that border though. I think I would simplify and leave it out.
    Have fun with it.

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  6. Mary Grace McNamaraJuly 25, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I'll tell you Nedra, it's always worthwhile to click into your posts! I HAD to find out what in the world could be like eating an elephant, as I have never eaten one before! You crack me up!

    Your quilt is going to be a real work of art there with all those tiny squares! Lovely!

    MGM

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  7. Material MaryJuly 25, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    The scrap quilts are always the most labor intensive, but I think the most rewarding. you will love this.
    Mary

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  8. em's scrapbagJuly 25, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    It really is a beautiful quilt. It will be so worth your time.
    Also the childern's museum looks like tons of fun.

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  9. Lois EvensenJuly 25, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Very, very, very pretty!!!!

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  10. LynetteJuly 25, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    It sure is beautiful. I've been loving it! Wow! You're so close now (relatively speaking). I'm impressed.

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  11. JuliaJuly 25, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Wow Nedra...and what an Elephant!
    Love it!...great work on this scrappy quilt...
    Julia ♥

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  12. CaroJuly 26, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    I've admired your quilt and have been thinking for a while if I should tackle this. Congratulations on your perseverence. You're in the home stretch.

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  13. JanetJuly 27, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Everytime I see this gorgeous quilt, I feel tempted. The amount of piecing is doing little to dter me either, lol. Still cheering you on!

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  14. JanaJuly 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I am loving this! Can hardly wait to see how it turns out!

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  15. Nanette MerrillJuly 27, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Oh my gosh I love this. Someday this will be mine!

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