Hello, quilty friends! It's been a while, hasn't it? I took a little vacation from blogging, but not from sewing, so I have some finishes to share with you. This piece is Robin the Panda.
Robin is named after the way he was created, as a round-robin group effort. Five members of the Sunshine Online Quilt Guild, including me, added something to Robin's little world.
I made the center block and then shipped it across the country to another person. She added the forest at Robin's feet. Then the bamboo stalks and appliqued leaves to each side were made by another person.
Then a black and white striped border was added. Then the darling bear paw print blocks were added. A purple outer border framed it all up.
After the fifth round, it was returned to me for quilting and binding. Some of the purple fabric was sent to me by the final participant, and I used it as part of the pieced backing.
Robin the Panda was donated to Quilts Beyond Borders, one of the charities that Sunshine supports. I hope he makes a child happy! It was super fun to be part of a round robin. Have you ever sent blocks or a partially finished quilt to someone else for something like this?
Welcome back - what a terrific finish and such a fun one.
ReplyDeleteCute quilt and I like the idea of a round robin. I saw one group did a 'stay at home one that looked fun too. Very creative with leaves and paws and a panda, oh my!
ReplyDeleteI love Robin the Panda! I do predict there's a happy child in the future! What a wonderful donation!
ReplyDeleteWe’ve missed you! Robin the Panda turned out so zany and cute! I love all the whimsy and bright colors, as I’m sure some child will!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are okay! The panda quilt is really cute - such nice additions to your center block. Another great donation.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun finish. Robin is going to make someone happy!
ReplyDeleteRobin is sure to make someone happy, especially with those bright colors. Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Robin will thrill some child! I know I was thrilled to see it! I have done a round robin, a couple of times.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this is so cute! I'm sure it will make some little tyke happy! I knew you'd been sewing, but sure am glad to see a post in my inbox! I'm working on the Stay at Home Round Robin - my first.
ReplyDeleteTOO cute, Louise!! I've always shied away from Round Robins, as I'm not always good with deadlines. Currently doing the Stay at Home Round Robin, though!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute quilt. One of my favourite toys when I was a little girl was a panda, I called him Peter Panda . Some child will love this pretty quilt. Lovely colours.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Some child is going to love it!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out so darling. Very creative.
ReplyDeleteI have been following your travels and love to hear about your adventures. I love that the panda quilt will go to a child who will be covered in love made by so many hands.
ReplyDeleteGlad you popped in to let everyone know you are okay and still quilting away. What a cute Panda!! I have never done a RR and no desire, I guess I like control, haha.
ReplyDeleteSuch a whimsical quilt! There is definitely a lot of artistic quilty talent in it, and a panda-loving child (In other words, any child) will be over the moon to receive it.) I never cease to be amazed (and maybe somewhat intimidated) by the wonderfully cohesive results of Round Robin quilts. So, I guess that’s why I haven’t participated. I do like the stay-at-home version I’ve seen this year. Maybe something like that would get me closer to being comfortable with a roving one.
ReplyDeleteSo good to see you back on the scene again Louise and I love Robin the Panda! Purple and green together make a beautiful combination.
ReplyDeleteYay, good to read you again and I love the Panda quilt.... it's always fun and clever to see what others do and it all comes together in a round robin
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Ahoy, Louise! So glad to see you back posting. I've been following Sean's blog so I knew you were o.k. Robin the Panda is absolutely precious. I've never done a Round Robin but those that I've seen have always turned out fantastic. Little Robin is so very, very cute & it's going to the be a treasure for a child. Thank you so much for being the "starter" of this quilt. It's adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteRobin the traveling panda is adorable! I love the design and fun color you all used. What a fun round robin project!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of you and wondering how (and where) you fared during the blast of winter. Love the Robin quilt, it turned out looking very well planned for a round robin. I've never participated in one until the virtual Stay At Home round robin by Quilting Gail, and it's a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteCute Panda! You did a great job making it the right size too. Happy to see you back and sharing quilts again.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to hear from you, Louise. I was beginning to wonder. The Panda quilt is so cute. I've participated in two round robins and they went well. Some friends have done some also, even our guild, but a few were disappointed either they weren't forwarded in a timely manner, or they never heard from the quilter again. Sad. I'm now doing a Stay at Home Round Robin by Quilting Gail. I think I like that best.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!