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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

"stay at home round robin" prompt for this week, double blocks

 

I did what I could this week, 

life is a challenge right now, and life interrupted my sewing time this week. 

(Pardon the pictures, it was dark in my studio )

The round robin prompt from Kathleen this week was to add "double blocks" to our growing quilts... 

I could not make things easy for myself on this challenge.... oh no, LOL

from google images

quilters planner souce

I googled images and wanted to do trapunto raised water lillies but wasn't sure that fit the prompt

I thought, start with double 4 patch and choose watery fabrics. What size?  it would be nice to just know but when you are the designer it's not always obvious. My dragonfly blocks finish at 12" my hourglass blocks finish at 4" so the double 4 patch will finish at 6" all divisible by the dragonfly size

and it all has to fit in with this!


start with water lily and sparkly blue fabrics, make 8 small 4 patches 
Decide how to make the little 4 patch into a big 4 patch with another water fabric

oh yes I'll like this. I ran out of energy, something is sapping my oomph. I do not want to mess up this pretty quilt so had to stop to do a post to link up in time. 
Generally the 6 days we have to do the work, write about it and link up are rushing me so much
the plan is to use the leaf papers to shape my lillies with that lovely batik pink fussy cut

it's going to look so pretty when sewn into the double 4 patch ( a big 4 patch made with two little 4 patches and two blocks of the water fabric.

so that's it for the moment... now to stop and do the Project Quilting prompt... 
it is a one off, I get to play since it's small. Their prompt is horse, and I'm inspired by a horse who lives in the next neighborhood over... wait til Sat to see that one

linking up with Kathleen here
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14 comments:

  1. HelenFebruary 3, 2026 at 6:16 PM

    I'm loving the Monet feel of this one!

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  2. ClaireFebruary 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM

    It's good to remember that there are times to blend as well as times to contrast! I really like your watery double 4-patch blocks.

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  3. OPQuiltFebruary 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM

    I totally understand how quickly these prompts seem to come -- one more tomorrow! But then we'll all have a quilt top, and can go from there. I think the idea of the water lily is a lovely one, and take some more time to get it where you want it to go. Beautiful colors!

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  4. Debra She Who SeeksFebruary 4, 2026 at 5:22 AM

    Oh, the double block effect is stunning! and the pure white water lily set against all that colour!

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  5. Michele McLaughlinFebruary 4, 2026 at 5:29 AM

    Loving your waterlily/Monet feel to this piece!

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  6. Tails Around the RanchFebruary 4, 2026 at 5:40 AM

    Those blues are simply dreamy and give off such a wonderful Impressionist vibe. 💙

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  7. SaraFebruary 4, 2026 at 7:57 AM

    I love what you are doing for SAHRR this week. The color palette is wonderful.

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  8. KristinaFebruary 4, 2026 at 1:44 PM

    So very pretty! And the colors are well placed .

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  9. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlFebruary 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM

    Your double four patch blocks and plans look great. As already mentioned above, I get a very Monet feel to your SAHRR!

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  10. Tigger's MumFebruary 4, 2026 at 6:21 PM

    I felt stressed just reading it. Prompts are useful if you are feeling challenged for inspiration but they could be too thick n fast....

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  11. sonjaFebruary 4, 2026 at 10:56 PM

    defiantly a Monet vibe! More lovely blues and a water lily in progress.

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  12. DukeFebruary 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM

    Love your waterlily piece!

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  13. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterFebruary 5, 2026 at 1:26 PM

    Your water lilies look like they are going to be so pretty! Can't wait to see them join your growing SAHRR. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.

    https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2026/02/04/wednesday-wait-loss-470

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  14. Joy from Days Filled With JoyFebruary 5, 2026 at 4:27 PM

    Looks lovely! Just love the colors and fabric! xx

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