I’m R. I’m six years old. I live in San Jose, and my quilt is called Mixed Up Signs. I got the idea from an old kids’ book called Mr. Pine’s Mixed Up Signs.
My quilt has four arrows pointing in all different directions. One block (top left) is themed “England," one (bottom right) is “Dots," one (bottom left) is “Outdoors," and one (top right) is “Random.” The white in my blocks are white-on-white. And my thread number is #2735 (Aurifil 50wt). The thread color is Medium Blue.
The reason I made arrows is that my Mom was making half-square triangles, and I told her that they looked like half an arrow. And she said, “How would you make an arrow?” And I said that I would write it down. So I did.
And we started making them. But first she said that there was a challenge, and I asked, "what is the challenge?" She said it was only red, white, and blue fabrics. And I said I wanted to do that challenge with arrows.
A couple days later, after we started making them, she said “So, you want your arrows to be facing all different directions?” I said, “No, I wasn’t thinking that, but I might actually do that.” Then a couple days after that, I said to myself, “I’m going to do different facing arrows like Mr. Pine’s Mixed Up Signs!”
I learned that I can make arrows, and that books can inspire you.
Mixed Up Signs
designed, pieced, quilted, and bound by R, age 6 1/2
with cutting, pressing, and supervision help from mom
12.5" x 12.5"
Linked up to Project QUILTING 10.2. R's quilt is #72 in the linkup. And my submission is #74. Voting is open! You can vote for your ten favorites.
Jane (Mulberry Patch Quilts)
Well done R! I absolutely love your quilt❤️. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
sarah
Post authorThank you. I'm glad you liked my quilt. -R
Kim A Lapacek
This makes my heart happy! You did such a fabulous job R! I'm very proud of you and your work!
sarah
Post authorThank you, Kim! -R
Kathleen McCormick
Very inspirational - books and arrows in many directions. You did a great job designing and making your quilt. Thank you for sharing your process!
sarah
Post authorThank you, Kathleen. I really liked the challenge of using only red, white, and blue. And I liked having arrows on the front and arrows on the back. -R
Anja @ Anja Quilts
Well done, R. You did an amazing job. Maybe you'll join in for the next challenge.
sarah
Post authorThank you. Maybe I will join in for the next challenge. -R
Bernie
Dear R,
You were inspired by a fun book and I am inspired by you! I love how you thought about the half square triangles and thought about making arrows with them. You used some great red white and blue fabrics too! Two things about your quilt that make it extra pretty are facing the arrows in all different directions which makes it fun for my eyes to look at. The second thing is the pretty stitching you chose to use for the quilting. That is very creative and makes your quilt look so fancy. I hope you do quite well in the PQ10 challenge this round. I know I am voting for you!!!
sarah
Post authorThank you. I like my stitching, too. -R
Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl
I really like that you found inspiration in a book, R; they can be fantastic sources of inspiration! I also like that each arrow has a theme.
sarah
Post authorThank you. My friend from England likes the England themed block. -R
Emily
R, you did a great job with this quilt! I really like your arrows and that each block has a theme. You also did a really great job explaining your process--how your idea started, how you drew it out, and why you made the choices you did. That can sometimes be really hard to put into words. Congratulations, and I look forward to seeing what you make next!
sarah
Post authorThank you, Emily. My friend from England really likes the England theme. -R
MJF
I can hardly wait to see your next quilt! Great job.
sarah
Post authorThank you. I'm going to make a Waterfall Quilt from the book Sewing School Quilts. I'm gonna make it a rainbow. -R
Roberta Pabst
Hi R! It was so fun to see you today even though I didn’t get a chance to talk to you. I hope your quilt has a sleeve so you can put it in the quilt show in May. I love the story and it would be fun for lots of people who might not yet read your blog to read it next to your quilt. Thank you for sharing it with us! And yes, I voted for it!! I sign my name R sometimes, too. R
sarah
Post authorYay, then I have at least nine votes! I'll put my quilt in the quilt show. Thank you. -R
Mel Beach
Welcome to the Project Quilting fun R!! I love your inspiration, design process and finish!! Sorry I missed your show and tell earlier this week. You got my vote!!
sarah
Post authorThank you, Mel. It's okay that you missed me showing it. My mom can show it to you. -R
Paige @ Quilted Blooms
Well done, R! And thanks for sharing your inspiration. You picked the perfect backing too!
sarah
Post authorShe was delighted when she found the backing fabric. :-) -S