So, who is joining in the crazy undertaking of #100blocks100days? That is, making all 100 blocks from Tula Pink’s City Sampler book in 100 days? I am. And only because I am bulk cutting and bulk sewing in batches ahead of time, let’s just get that out there up front! But, I’m only sharing them one by one on the allotted days. I’m behaving!
Don’t know what I’m talking about? Read this. In the meantime, let me share my plan! The reason why I want to make this quilt is because 1) I’ve had the book forever, 2) I’m a sucker for a fun sampler quilt (duh!), and 3) it can make a big-ass quilt. Big enough to go on our queen bed, and let’s face it, without the QAL pressure, it’d probably take a long time to ever happen, because 90″ x 90″ or so is a BIG quilt to commit to making. But, it did mean deciding on a colour palette that I would be happy to have on our bed “forever”. Gulp! That’s a big decision to make so quickly!
My husband was pretty cool with whatever I chose, as in, no help whatsoever. He suggested the Moroccan colours I so love, but I wanted something a bit more neutral and serene, and to pay homage to our time in Japan. Which meant indigo and navy! But then I had to add in some colour play. How could I not?! This is what I ended up pulling from my stash:
I didn’t have any idea how to work in the map fabric, but I’ve ended up fussy cutting bits and pieces out of it. I’ve also since added the coloured version of the map (light/grey blue with dark blue and light green bits and pieces) when the lovely Caroline shared some of her’s with me. Whatever remains will be pieced into the backing.
Are you playing along too? What have you chosen?! You can follow my quilt’s journey by checking out #tulabluequilt on Instagram.
Leigh Anne says
I’m joining but not worrying about the rules 🙂 I plan on spending 15 minutes a day (maybe 30 on the weekends 😉 I’ll post the blocks in groups of 9. I already have 20 blocks made from when I started working on it 2+ years ago (yikes!) and another 13 cut. Hopefully, a head start might mean I can have it sashed at the end of the 100 days as well.
I’m working with blacks, whites, creams and greys with the plan on having something neutral that can work on our bed for many years to come 🙂
Alyce says
I need the peer pressure to make it, haha! Can’t wait to see your’s 🙂
Karen says
I make big quilts like that all the time – I love big quilts so much more than small quilts – I use the big quilts but do not use the small quilts. I have too much on my plate though to join in this. I have a 105 x 105 on my hand quilting frame right now and piecing several more, some by hand some by machine – I love changing quilts off the bed and put a different on it every month or so from the stack on the racks throughout the house – have fun with your quilt!! Love this blues from Japan
Alyce says
Ah, see, I love the fun and quick finishes of smaller quilts – get to try a range of designs and ideas!
Hilary says
Love your color choices! I’m sewing along too, and I’m using my hoarded Lizzy House fabrics 😀
Alyce says
Thank you! Yay, can’t wait to see your quilt!
Susan says
No, I shared it on QuiltBOM, but I’m not doing it myself. This is bad timing for it. However, I’ll love seeing the beautiful blues in your quilt!
Alyce says
Aw thanks Susan!
Amanda (a.k a. The Patchsmith) says
I’m joining in too Alyce. I try to get some sewing time each day – not much but enough to keep me sane! I am using fabric from my stash and hope to make it Modern Country – whatever that is. I often start with an idea for fabrics but the quilt tends to choose differently as I go along.
Alyce says
They tend to do that, don’t they?!
Caroline says
Can’t wait to see your blocks day by day! I’m chuffed I could help out 🙂
Alyce says
It’s been sooo good, thank you!
Peggy says
Yep, I got sucked in too. I am using a neutral grey, white, cream, black palette as well. I’ve precut the first 20 blocks and sewed the first 6 so far but am just sharing one at a time as you are. Should be fun – already so neat to see all the different colour variations people are using! Enjoy!
Alyce says
It’s so fun to see all the different blocks and fabrics!
Trudy Brule says
I absolutely love this book. I made a quilt from it a few months ago from beginning to end in 90 days, using scraps.. I made 70 blocks because it was a gift for a 70th birthday. It was so much fun putting the blocks together because they are small. Hope you all have as much fun with it as I did.
Alyce says
What a great idea!! I just love sampler quilts, and this one is so quick and simple to piece!
Ioleen says
Not joining this one but will be following along on Instagram. Your blues are amazing.
Alyce says
Thanks, lovely!
Barb N says
I’m like you – I have the book and have gone back to it about a zillion times, and haven’t gotten serious about undertaking it. But I just ordered fabric that I think will work well for this, so I’m in! Even though my daughter’s wedding is in 6 weeks. Eke! What am I thinking? (I think I need some distractions, is what I’m thinking, lol!)
Alyce says
Haha, if you bulk cut and bulk sew, you can do it!
Sue says
I’ve been trying to resist this but I have cracked and bought the kindle version of the book today. Off the top of my head I think I will do it in low volume – I’ve been meaning to do a lv quilt for a while, this could be the best opportunity!
Alyce says
Ooh, that sounds awesome!!
Jodie says
I’m joining in too, but not organised enough yet to have sewn more that the next day’s the night before. I’m doing mine in rainbow style a bit like the pictures in the book but in solids, because I’m liking working with them right now 🙂
Alyce says
Oh that sounds lovely!!