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October Quilt Retreat Part III: Tula Time Continues

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She was staring at me. Over her glasses. Like in judgment.

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Yes, tierneycreates Beastie was wondering why I have not done my posts on the October Quilt Retreat I attended. After all she did her posts – Guest Blogger: October Quilt Retreat Part I  and Guest Blogger: October Quilt Retreat Part II , a couple weeks ago!

She said my excuses are weak: a four day quilt retreat at the end of October; followed by a four day trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico; then followed by a four day work conference in Chicago (which I just returned from on Friday evening).

Then she threatened to pull out her laptop and work on the rest of the posts about the retreat herself! (She even took out her laptop and started setting up).

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I convinced her to put her laptop away and that I would get back to posting on the blog immediately. (If you are new to my blog you can read more about tierneycreates Beastie in the series of posts – Beastie Adventures)

October Quilt Retreat: Tula Time

During the October Quilt Retreat, my quilting friends Judy, Dana and I worked on our Tula Pink All Stars themed quilts that Judy and I started at our September Tula Pink Retreat (see posts Tula Pink “All Stars” Retreat (Part I), and Tula Pink “All Stars” Retreat (Part II)) and Dana started at our May 2018 retreat (see post The Votes Are In!).

Dana’s Tula Blocks

Judy and I accept that Dana is a bit of an overachiever, and by the October retreat she had all her blocks done (we agreed to each make thirty-six 12.5″ x 12.5″ blocks to create a nearly Queen-sized bed quilt).

She began laying them out and deciding the final setting. After testing out various setting options (and many opinions from the other quilters at the retreat – you know quilters are so opinionated when it comes to design ideas!) she decided on the Tula Pink All Stars stripes as a lattice/sashing with solid pinwheel setting blocks, from the same fabric line, between the lattice/sashing.

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Here are photos from her work on her quilt during the retreat and close ups of some of her star blocks:

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Judy’s Tula Blocks

Judy and I are working more slowly (for me that means plodding along) on our 36 blocks. Here are Judy’s blocks that she put up during the retreat:

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Tierney’s Tula

Well I’ve completed 24 blocks so far (only 12 more to go)! I brought my 14 completed blocks to the retreat; and completed 10 more blocks during the retreat – yay!

I started laying them out at the retreat and playing with the striped sashing concept using Dana’s already cut strips:

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Tentatively I plan to use solid squares in various colors for the setting between my striped lattice (I think pinwheels would be to busy for this already VERY BUSY quilt).

Now that I am back home, I’ve put the blocks up on the large design wall in my hallway (narrow hallways, difficult to take good photos):

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And I am sorting out what solid color, dots and feature fabric combinations I have not used yet, as I am trying for no combination repeats (which can be tricky for 36 blocks):

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My plan is to finish up the remaining 12 blocks and get the quilt pieced by the end of January (or earlier!).

I have one more post to go about the October Quilt Retreat. I was thinking of skipping it but then tierneycreates Beastie would start staring at me over her glasses again!

Postscript

Just wanted to share this fun photo of a GIANT ball of prepped fabric strips and batting for a Jelly Roll rug that Judy worked on during our quilt retreat:

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Here is what a completed rug looks like, Judy brought and example to the retreat:

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I think she is now addicted to making them.

(Oh no – I sure hope Chela @Chela’s Colchas y Mas doesn’t see this post as we know what she will be working on next – ha! I remember what happened after she saw my post on making jelly roll bowls, “Throwing Pottery” on the Sewing Machine” – she became the bowl making queen!)

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31 thoughts on “October Quilt Retreat Part III: Tula Time Continues”

  3. Just between us, your blocks are my favourites. I think you have captured the playful creativity of the Tula Pink colours and design. I know there is a pattern to your blocks, but it is not immediately obvious, and I love that!

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    1. Why thank you! I wanted to challenge myself and only use the fabrics in the fat quarter collection so I did not use any separate background fabric like the white that Dana and Judy are using with their blocks. I thought it makes my block look more insane but I appreciate that you appreciate them 🙂

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  4. That Beastie loves the attention! And she does a good job of blogging when you are too busy. What a rascal. Your TP blocks are really neat. You have made the best use of those whimsical prints and colors.

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    1. She is a rascal! I was warned by others that have Beasties that they are mischievous and can be bossy – ha! Thanks so much on the blocks. I cannot wait to see what the rest of the blocks will look like when I get them done 🙂

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  7. Love your Tula Pink quilt…so bright and colorful. I am in the middle of piecing a quilt and making seasonal place mats…but the rug is on my To-Do list for sure!😊

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      1. I just made a coiled rope plate with leftover seasonal fabric I used to make placemats. You know you are my inspiration!

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  13. Beautiful blocks, Tierney. 🙂 It seems like part III of the October retreat showcases some of the retreat’s busiest/most productive moments. The star blocks are beautiful, and I also enjoy how you’ve incorporated the print on the textile in your blocks – it looks like the animals are peering out from their little hiding places (good thinking, foregoing the pinwheels on your quilt). Thanks for sharing the fun time and creative process (cheers to Tierneycreates Beastie for her role as blogging cheerleader, as well!).

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