Purple Petals Quilt Completed

For such a small quilt, there was a great amount of time taken to finish it. 

And a great lesson learned!

It measures 25.5" x 25.5" and I really think it is beautiful!

HOWEVER....

This project is my "Live and Learn Project". 

It began when I saw the Electric Quilt Scrap Challenge on May 1st. 

The submissions were due by May 31.

Yes, a way to use my scraps (I have scraps!), and submit one of my creations for the quilting world to see (well, atleast the EQ world)!

Taking into consideration a week for my mother-in-laws memorial 

with people staying at our house in the middle of May, 

working at the store a once a week 

and a wedding last weekend -- Yes! I was sure I could get it done.

I chose the Scrappier 25.5" x 25.5" quilt design.

EQ asked us:  "Like this one best? Download and open it in EQ7. Then, click the “View Sketchbook” button to view this quilt. Remember: You can print the blocks, rotary cutting instructions, foundation patterns and templates right from EQ7!"

I downloaded it...BUT...I did not want to use foundation patterns or use a template. 

This is how the block is sewn in the EQ file. How would I make those blocks quick and easy?

I decided to use the Creative Grids 2-1/2" Trapezoid Strip Ruler.

I knew I would have to trim the blocks down, but I thought that would be easier than tearing paper off the blocks or trying to use the rotary cutter with a template.

I figured I could make the quilt with blocks that were sewn this way:

And the Trapezoid tool really did work well. I will post about how I did it next week.

The design wall would aide me in the arrangement of the blocks.

Away I went. And things were going very well indeed. 

I used up many scraps of purple fabrics and greens. 

(I know it didn't made a dent in my scrap bins!)

I enjoyed the quilting process. It went easily. 

Of course after I made the first pass with the swirls, 

I realized I could have quilted more blocks in fewer passes

by using a different path with my free motion movement.

I got it done with time to spare! It looks lovely, wouldn't you say?  

Ready for submission!

Except, I made a BIG error! 

I looked at the EQ quilt diagram and

I looked at my quilt and it hit me like a brick!

Follow the Rules: 

And Rule #1 is very clear!

You must follow the design exactly.

I changed the position of the blocks even with the diagram on my design wall. 

I wanted to focused so much on the flowers in this pattern,

that I didn't seem my mistake in the design! 

I did not follow the patterns given because I wanted to make blocks easier.

I learned a valuable lesson. 

And when this type of mistake happens, it is ingrained in the mind.

I will remember this! 

I will not be able to submit this quilt for the Scrap Challenge.

 I will send it to the EQ Gallery where it will be visible to the EQ World after all.

Note:  I have been inspired by the quilt photos that my friend Elizabeth, at OpQuilt.com  

posts on her website; so I gave it a try. 

Lupines and iris,

 hanging in nature, 

 and dappled by sunshine on my dining room floor.

 

Have a wonderful day and I hope a hobby is part of it.