This was my initial thought.
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| Positivity Grows |
Then I had another thought. What if the leafy stems had a flower on the top? That thought led to this Layout Option - Positivity Blooms!!!
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| Positivity Blooms |
Positivity Grows has 32 Leaf Blocks.
Positivity Blooms has 27 blocks - 23 Leaf Blocks and 4 Flower Blocks. Five blocks are left blank.
Let's discuss each one of these in some detail.
Positivity Grows is simple. It is soothing, has universal appeal and is gender neutral. Green is a neutral color. However, the leaves don't have to be green. Check out the different color options here.
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| Positivity Grows - Finished Flimsy |
Positivity Blooms - I like that the leafy journey has a floral destination. I like the flowery focus and the uneven height of the columns.
So I have decided to make Positivity Grows (using Kaffe Fassett Fabrics - Green Jelly Roll) for Mercyful Quilts. But I will also make the Positivity Blooms (using Island Batik Fabrics) but keep it for myself.
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| Quilting Positivity Grows |
Does that help? Of course, you too can make both.
Whatever you choose, please make sure that you follow the correct fabric requirements and cutting directions. I have used black font for Positivity Grows and purple font for Positivity Blooms.
Positivity Grows Fabric Requirements (32 Leaf Blocks)
Background Fabric (White/Beige/Low-Volume Prints) - 4 1/3 yards
Leaves
16 Light Green Strips - 2.5" by WOF
16 Dark Green Strips - 2.5" by WOF
Stems
Black/Brown/Charcoal - 1/3 yard
Binding - 1/2 yard. Cut seven strips 2.5" by WOF.
Backing - About 3 3/4 yards.
You are welcome to use a jelly roll for the leaves. You will have eight strips left over to make a scrappy binding. That is what I am doing :-)
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| Leftover Strips for Scrappy Binding |
Positivity Grows Cutting Directions
Background
1. Cut 16 strips 4.5" by WOF (to make Strip Sets)
2. Cut eight strips 6" by WOF (for Offset Rectangles). Sub cut into 5" by 6" rectangles. You should get eight per strip. We need 64.
3. Cut six strips 3.5" by WOF (Sashing).
4. Cut seven strips 2" by WOF (Borders).
Stems
Cut eight strips 1.5" by WOF. Sub cut each strip into 1.5" by 10.5" rectangle. You should get four per strip. We need 32.
Leaves
Tutorial coming on Sunday, 5/28/23.
Positivity Blooms Fabric Requirements (23 Leaf Blocks, 4 Flower Blocks and 5 Blanks)
Background Fabric (White/Beige/Low-Volume Prints) - 4 1/2 yards
Leaves
12 Light Green Strips - 2.5" by WOF
12 Dark Green Strips - 2.5" by WOF
Stems
Black/Brown/Charcoal - 1/4 yard
Flowers (for four blocks)
Four Light Pink (or a color of your choice) - One Strip, 2.5" by 24".
Four Dark Pink (or a color of your choice) - One Strip, 2.5" by 31".
Binding - 1/2 yard. Cut seven strips 2.5" by WOF.
Backing - About 3 3/4 yards.
You are welcome to use a jelly roll for the leaves and/or flowers. You will have enough strips left over to make a scrappy binding. If a fabric (from the jelly roll) doesn't work well with others, you can replace it with another fabric from your stash.
Positivity Blooms Cutting Directions
Background
1. Cut 12 strips 4.5" by WOF (to make Strip Sets)
2. Cut six strips 6" by WOF (for Offset Rectangles). Sub cut into 5" by 6" rectangles. You should get eight per strip. We need 46.
3. Cut one strip 12.5" by WOF. Subcut into two rectangles 12.5" by 20.5". (Blank Blocks)
4. Cut one strip 10.5" by WOF. Subcut one rectangle 10.5" by 12.5" (Blank Block). Save the rest for flowers.
4. Cut six strips 3.5" by WOF (Sashing).
5. Cut seven strips 2" by WOF (Borders).
Stems
Cut six strips 1.5" by WOF. Sub cut each strip into 1.5" by 10.5" rectangle. You should get four per strip. We need 23.
Leaves
Tutorial coming on Sunday, 5/28/23.
Flowers
Tutorial coming on Sunday, 6/11/23.
These fabric requirements and cutting directions are provided in advance, so that you may get ready. The QAL begins on Sunday, 5/28/23, when I share the leaf block tutorial.
Sharing with all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.
If you have questions, please ask in comments. I will reply here so that all can see.
Just a week till we start sewing! My how time flies! I have a bright jelly roll I'm going to use, but am thinking about a dark background. You know, night plants? But since I haven't purchased said background yet, we'll see where the fabric shop winds blow me. I'm excited to get going! (And am unsure of how many strips my jelly roll actually has - it was given to me and looks a bit skinny - so once I assess that situation I'll know which pattern I'm doing.) Thanks for all your hard work for this quilt along!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this project! Can you please share an approximate finished size, so I'll know in advance if I need to adapt it for one of the charities that my quilt group donates to?
ReplyDeleteThe size of the finished quilt is 61" by 82". I can assure you that the block size is such that you can easily adapt it to your needs.
DeleteOh, I love the booming version too! Thank you for the fabric requirements ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm so tempted to sew with you.
ReplyDeleteBoth versions are beautiful, but I think I like the Blooming version best. I'm so very tempted to join in but am pretty overwhelmed with projects already so I'll have to see how it goes.
ReplyDeleteI like both versions, Preeti, but really, really like the Positivity Blooms!! Love the uneven heights of the flowers! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I love both versions, the leafy stems alone as well as the one with the flower blossoms! You know, the Positivity Grows version would look completely different and equally fabulous in autumn colors, too.
ReplyDeleteBoth versions are beautiful , Preeti.
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ReplyDeleteWow, love the option with the blossoms , what a beautiful pattern. Thank you for sharing. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteI never comment, but I've been reading your blog for many years. I absolutely LOVE this quilt - both versions!!! I'm at the point in my life [57] where simplicity rules. I have arthritis and other chronic health issues [I know I'm not alone!] so this quilt is definitely one I could tackle!! Thank you for your unique creative spark, Preeti!!
ReplyDeleteHi Preeti! Oh dear. Which to make?!! Positivity Grows reminds me of the hollyhock stalks that grow tall next to my house. One minute, they are strong and tall, and they next minute they POP. Just like Positivity Blooms. In different heights and beautiful colors. Love this. Great job. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteWell, I can hardly decide which one to make! You have a unique vision and are so generous to share it with all of us. Now I have too many ideas! You'll have to help me choose!
ReplyDeleteSo creative! Positivity really does grow. Wishing you nothing but the best for your quilt along! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteI just picked my fabrics today and ordered them, so will most likely be a week or so behind but I can't wait to make this. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us.
ReplyDeleteThese are both delightful designs, Preeti! I love the green leaf blocks and the flower blocks, too. Looking forward to seeing how the blocks are made, and to joining in!
ReplyDeletePreeti, will you have all this info as a PDF? (Asking before I cut-and-paste it into a document.)
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