Side Bars- That is kind of a funny name for the pieces we are going to be working on this week, but I had to name them something.
These little side pieces are interval in making the design happen. Thought I would share a little history about this quilt design and my inspiration for this color option.
The geometric pattern of this quilt–commonly known as Burgoyne Surrenders or Burgoyne Surrounded–is said to refer to one of the most pivotal events in the American Revolution. In 1777, the British failed in their attempt to take control of the strategic Hudson River, and in the end British General Burgoyne with nearly six thousand of his men were surrounded by American troops and forced to surrender near Albany, New York. Burgoyne’s army is represented by the squares at the center of the blocks, encircled by the American troops. This design design could have also been inspired by the simple, grid-like patterns seen in handwoven linens and woolen coverlets of the first half of the nineteenth century.
When my book, Oh Scrap launched there were several quilt alongs using this design, but I fell in love with Haley Anderson of @happinessinthemaking Christmas version of 2019. I knew I needed to make it just like that! Does that happen to you?
Katrina Thennis you are the winner of my book, SCRAP SCHOOL.
Next week we will start assembling blocks together. Several of you are already doing this and it is so great to see your progress. Be sure and use #ohscrapchristmasqal when you share your blocks so I can follow along.
Each post will go live at 6:00 pm central.
-Wednesday, Nov. 10th – Assemble Blocks
Break for Thanksgiving
-Wednesday, Dec. 1st – Sashing
-Wednesday Dec. 8th – Assemble Quilt top
Congratulations Katrina Thennis on winning the Scrap School book.
Love reading about this sew along. I made a red, white and blue version when the pattern, Tone It Down, appeared in American. Patchwork and Quilting magazine. It was super fun! Also, can you please tell what sewing table you have for yout Juki TL2010Q. You’re a quilting dynamo!