Monday, March 2, 2026

2026 SAHRR: Quilter's Choice

The sixth and last prompt for the 2026 SAHRR comes from AnjaQuilts, "quilters choice".  Well that leaves it pretty wide open doesn't it?  I've had some of my block books out searching for blocks for next year's guild BOM (Yes I start early. It takes me a while to decide on a final design and pull the fabrics).  I wanted something that worked with the previous blocks and carried similar elements to the Snail's Trail block from week 3.  



 

Dutchman's Puzzle seemed to be the best option. (Texas Quilt Gal decided the same for her prompt 6. Great minds think alike).  I really wanted a block that used the very lightest fabric with the darkest.  I think it worked out pretty well.  




  I added to the design wall with all the other blocks.  




I'm pretty happy with how the sampler looks, but I'm going to need to change some blocks around to balance out the blocks with the light fabric with the two without it.  So I'll have to play a bit before sewing the rows together.  Thank you  to Gail and all her partners for another very fun SAHRR.  There are still some borders to add, the design for those is still work in progress.  I have a couple of weeks before the final link up to get that done.  

Linking up with AnjaQuilts, Sew and Tell Monday, as well as Patchwork & Quilts.   

14 comments:

Sandra Walker said...

A perfect final block that works very well with the others. It’s a beautiful quilt Kate! I look forward to seeing what you do for a final border.

Nann said...

Nice color balance for your SAHRR.

Linda at Texas Quilt Gal said...

I love your version, I just love your fabrics, period! All my Dutchman's Puzzle pieces were not on point because I apparently don't cut my fabrics accurately or I don't sew straight - hah! But somehow it all looks fine when put together.
Your blocks look really pretty. I am eager to get to the final process so we can see everyone's quilts. Yours is going to be gorgeous.

Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl said...

Great choice for your final block. I really like the color flow in this block and hope you enjoy finalizing the placement and final borders for your quilt.

Melva said...

Nice! The Dutchman's puzzle is a fun block. Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

pretty colors! I like the Dutchman's Puzzle too

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

I love the Dutchman's Puzzle block - yours look great! I like the way you're using the individual blocks to surround the center. Looking forward to seeing the final layout!

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

That quilt is sooooo pretty--love the fabrics you used and love that different design--hugs, di

Barbara said...

Dutchman's Puzzle is one of my favorite blocks. These are so pretty.

OPQuilt said...

I've really loved coming to see your blocks every week, because I just love those colors. Dutchman's Puzzle is a favorite of mine, so your final block is so fun to see! Looking forward to the final reveal!

piecefulwendy said...

You really rocked it this year with those fabrics and your choices for the borders. I cannot wait to see the finish!

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

Your new block looks pretty with this high contrast. I can't wait to see how your borders will look like. Thank you for sharing and linking up. Hugs

Anja @ Anja Quilts said...

Thanks for linking up with SAHRR. I love see all the different layouts. Hope you had fun sewing along this year.

Kristina said...

I love your choice of deep rich colors! See you at the parade!