This past fall, Barb from Fun with Barb, held a block swap. The swappers all made broken dishes blocks. The group I was in all used red Civil War prints and muslin backgrounds. I am happy to say that my top is done!
I loved looking through all the beautiful blocks! Barb kindly readdressed my package and it arrived in AZ soon after I did. That was a happy mail day!
Quite some time ago, I saw a vintage quilt with this setting and I really wanted to do that with these blocks.
My plan began coming together when I found this Downton Abbey print on clearance while out shop hopping with Zenia and Kelly.
Then it was time to start cutting! I bought all they had left of the above print and used nearly every inch that I had.
I love how this turned out! I had a couple extra blocks and I plan to use them on the back.
Thanks to Barb and all the swappers for another great exchange!
Have a great day!
Linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Busy Hands Quilts, Crazy Mom Quilts, Quokka Quilts
KatyQuilts 
I like neat & tidy work because neat eludes me. I like this quilt for that plus I always like your smart color sense. Looking forward to see your quilting on this.
Perfect background, and I like how the blocks are offset in their rows.
What a great find and a great finish!!
Wow! I love that quilt! Civil War prints are some of my favorite.
That’s a great quilt! LOVE your layout too!
I love how the Downton print looks with the blocks. Just the right amount of contrast to showcase such a beautiful collection. That was a really successful swap–and a lovely finish!
Pretty quilt and love the reproductions and the red quilt!
I love the way you set the blocks on this. Very cute!
What a great, great quilt that is. I would never have imagined that a Downton Abbey print would go so well with the repro fabrics.
Love the background fabric, Katy!! And the setting results in an amazing quilt top….thanks so much for sharing!!
Marvelous layout — and I have looked twice now at our new Ikea store without finding your quilt-hanging hooks. Sigh.
Your quilt looks beautiful with this setting ! I didn’t start mine yet but i surely will do it this Spring !
I wish you a lovely weekend with your 2 helpers ! :))
Love this finish, I have broken dishes on my design wall I may have to rearrange;)
My, that was fast! I love the background print you chose. I didn’t think I liked anything in that line, but I surely do now. It is just beautiful!
Neat looking top, I really like it. Hugs,
This quilt is adorable! I love the setting and the simplicity of the broken dishes blocks. I need more reds for my stash.
Oh, my goodness! One would never imagine these blocks came from several different people. The look fabulous together. I can’t wait to see it after you’ve added the border and quilted it. I’m sure it will be amazing.
This is beautiful! I love the block and you set them perfectly!
That looks great! I used a streak of lightning setting a few years ago and loved the outcome. It’s a lot of effort to get everything set and lined up right, isn’t it! But it pays off.
This quilt top is beautiful! I love how you put your blocks together.