Squares and Crosses

[Rob the HOAQ]

Here is the finished top. I tried to keep the lights and the darks even throughout, but I'm not sure I succeeded. Each row has the same color cornerstones to give it some unity.

Rob

Squares and Crosses Finished.jpg

[srgreene]

Looks good. I often second guess my placements when I'm done with a project. I guess that's part of the artistry of quilt making. Always wondering "what if".

[Bubby]

This looks really good!

[KPH]

Looks great! I always take pictures and go look at them on the computer screen. Another thing, I have the red sunglasses. That really helps with value placement.

[Jean Sewing Machine]

That is very nice! I’m not drawn to Civil War fabrics, but this is a very handsome quilt! How big is it?

[Rob the HOAQ]

That is very nice! I’m not drawn to Civil War fabrics, but this is a very handsome quilt! How big is it?

It's 56x56.

[Momofmonsters5]

Awesome job!! I'm so drawn to the colors ...then I love autumn colors!

[Rob the HOAQ]

Awesome job!! I'm so drawn to the colors ...then I love autumn colors!

It's about 90 percent Kansas Troubles. Hardly made a dent in the Jelly Roll or the Layer Cake.

Rob

[Momofmonsters5]

Love kansas troubles fabric...that's what I did my bear paw quilt out of. I have lots left over too. Alot went in my log cabin too.

[jjkaiser]

That's really nice. I love those Kansas Troubles fabrics. How many quilts do you make in a year? You are so productive.

[Rob the HOAQ]

That's really nice. I love those Kansas Troubles fabrics. How many quilts do you make in a year? You are so productive.

Well, given that I haven't been doing this for a year (not until August) I can't answer that. To date, I have done 13 tops with four quilted and three in the bullpen, not to mention the ones that Cheryl will practice her FMQ on. I think having the free time to do it, plus years of not quitting writing until the story was complete (at least where newspapers were concerned) gave me the training to get things done. Believe me, I wish that would translate over to my free-lance stuff.

Rob

[Monique]

Great job Rob.

[Star lover]

Fabulous quilt! You did a wonderful job on it 🧵❣️

[Ruthie734]

Nice work! I’m a fan of those Kansas Troubles fabrics .

[Teen]

Great job....nicely balanced colors so you did really well.. great border color choice, too.