Block 33 ~ Dutch Tulips
Block 33 is Dutch Tulips
credited to Laura Wheeler in Cincinnati
Enquirer, September 17, 1933.
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| B33 ~ Dutch Tulips ~ Michelle's Fabric Selection 1 |
Laura
Wheeler is quoted as saying “The tulip
was one of the favorite flowers of the early settlers and it was they who first
introduced them to the country. It is no wonder then that we find it used in
such a variety of ways in quilt patterns.
Dutch Tulips though has more than just a beauty of form to recommend it
for it is composed to a great part of scraps of material. This gives the thrifty quiltmaker an
opportunity to make a charming quilt more economically.” You heard her, try making this block with
scraps!
For my blocks; I went with a Triadic color plan for my fabric selection 1. I really wanted to add some Blue Green (6) to my blocks, so I started there. Which led me to the Red-Violet (14) and light Yellow-Orange (22).
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| Michelle's Fabric Selection 1 |
Dutch Tulips should be a really fun block to make, we are continuing with the Split Rects, those are partnered up with one and nine-patch units. I think you could certainly take on Laura Wheeler's challenge and you could go really scrappy with this block.
This weekend, I'm off to my Quilters on the Lake Retreat. Next year's QOTL will open for public registration next Saturday, September 29th. This year's retreaters will have first dibs on the spots, but if you are interested consider getting your registration form downloaded and ready to be scanned or mailed. I'm sure there will be a few spots open, but I don't think they will last long, this is one of my most popular retreats.
Quilter's on the Lake 2019 will be August 11-16, 2019 (Sunday - Friday)
Join me and Lynn for a 6 day/5 night retreat at the Woodbound Inn! Set on the shores of Contoocook Lake, this elegant, family-run inn in a clapboard property dating from 1820 is 7 miles from Monadnock State Park. Located along the quiet shores of Lake Contoocook and overlooking Mt. Monadnock, the Woodbound Inn is an ideal setting for our 5-night Quilting Retreat. The extensive grounds offer a spectacular and ever-changing backdrop.
The Woodbound Inn features hardwood floors and beautiful furnishings, while offering modern amenities. We will dine in style, with gourmet dishes created by their executive chef!
Double room accommodations will above the sewing room, offers hotel style guest rooms, all with two double beds and a private bath. Limited single accommodations are a short walk away, in the Main Inn, which offers queen beds, private bath, with modern amenities.
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| Edgewood ~ Double |
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| Edgewood ~ King |
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| Main Building ~ Queen |
Enjoy 6 days and 5 nights of uninterrupted sewing in the Edgewood Building ballroom, with the Porch as a picturesque location for our cocktail hour. You are bound to meet some new quilting friends and to complete one of the exciting projects. For more information and this week's download, head on over to my Retreat Page: More Information- Click Here
You can get a sneak peak at the new projects and also check out the information on Quilt Camp at Rangeley 2019, which general registration will open, if there are any spots left, on October 26th. First dibs go to the 2018 Retreaters, then the New Retreater waitlist.
Well that is it for today, I have to go pack for this year's Quilters on the Lake! Can't wait!
Keep Stitching,
Michelle
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