uptown bom

Uptown Complete! from Humble Quilts

This was my first completed quilt of 2024!

I made the blocks a little smaller than Gayle's original quilt. My blocks finish at 11.5"

It is still a good size quilt that measures approx 81"x 65"

I used Pepper Cory's shot cotton for the green setting triangles and the blocks background. I love the look, but it does tend to ravel a bit if you handle the block too much.

I had a lot of cheddar solid and opted to use that on the back.

Feels good to have this one completed!

After the big snow ...

added by Lori 11 months ago. under hiking , reproduction quilt , uptown bom

Uptown Final Block and Other Fun on Friday! from Humble Quilts

Thanks so much for all your terrific comments. Some are coming to my email and some are not. Sorry if I didn't get to respond. Many of you do not have an email associated so I can't contact you.

On to Fun on Friday post!

Assembling the top after finishing the last block!

I trimmed my blocks to finish at 12" so my overall quilt top will be about 69"x85"

That one was the final block!

I need to run a stitch around the edge and am considering using a solid cheddar for the backing since I ...

added by Lori 1 year, 2 months ago. under travel , uptown bom

Uptown ♫Grrrrlll ♪♪♫ from Humble Quilts

When I am prepping an Uptown BOM blog post I always think of THIS song by Billy Joel!

One more block after this one! Whoop! Whoop!

It shouldn't take too much to get it together. YAY!

We were able to get to another outdoor concert- it was so good!

Australian Pink Floyd!

They were so good!

We are having a lovely summer and I hope you are too!

added by Lori 1 year, 4 months ago. under uptown bom

Uptown BOM Plus Summer Fun! from Humble Quilts

Happy Friday! Here's my next Uptown block. Do you know there are only 2 blocks left?! Whoop! Whoop!

I've started assembling the blocks and leaf sprig blocks. I'm setting them like the antique.

I've been having summer fun as well!

Family time at the beach.

LOVE the flower explosion in the damper climate. (remember I'm in the desert)

Elsa had a lot of fun too!

The "kids" treated us to a concert- it was actually a father's day gift. Dinner too!

It was a lovely night for an outdoor summer concert. Who, you ask ...

added by Lori 1 year, 5 months ago. under summer , uptown bom

Uptown Block 18 from Humble Quilts

Only a few more blocks to go on this quilt! I've trimmed them all and want to start assembling them soon.

I hope your week is going great!

added by Lori 1 year, 6 months ago. under uptown bom

Fun on A Friday from Humble Quilts

Here is block 17 of Uptown! I hope to start getting them trimmed and assembled. Nice to have some of that done before the end which is near.

I'm way ahead of the game for our 2023 quiltalong! Just put the final binding stitches in last night.

Hubby and I made it out for a nearby hike with a moderate elevation gain. Love some of the spring weather we are having. Of course now it is supposed to shoot up into the 80's and 90's next week!

I had a good week and am looking forward to ...

added by Lori 1 year, 7 months ago. under parsonsfield , uptown bom

♫ Uptown ♫ ♫ Block 16 from Humble Quilts

Block 16 of Uptown is complete!

I know I've mentioned it but the countdown to trekking in Peru is on!

My daughter, me, and my backpacking friend Sophie did a 10 miler on the Columbia Gorge this past weekend.

It was a route I saw that the Gorge Runners are doing as a race. It certainly was tough and not extremely scenic, but a great training hike!

It was up, up, up (1700'elevation) then meandered on this rocky logging road, then back down, down, down. I'm feeling pretty good! For the next 6 weeks I'll be ...

added by Lori 1 year, 8 months ago. under hiking , uptown bom

Uptown BOM+ Museum Quilts from Humble Quilts

It was a little dark when I finished this block last night. Uptown block 15.

Whoop! Whoop! I think we are closing in to the end!

Look at this adorable little dolly quilt that was at the New England Quilt Museum!

I like that it is a wee bit humble.

At first glance I'm never a fan of this style of quilt.....

But an upclose look changes my mind really fast!

I'll bid you adieu with this lovely couple!

Have a wonderful weekend!

added by Lori 1 year, 9 months ago. under antique quilts , doll quilts , new england quilt museum , uptown bom

Uptown BOM from Humble Quilts

My alternate block leaves are done and I believe this is block 14/20. Still a ways to go!

I'm on my way to a quilt guild so this is short and sweet!

Lets have a wonderful week!

added by Lori 1 year, 10 months ago. under uptown bom

Uptown BOM from Humble Quilts

Here's my January Uptown blocks.

I'm pretty happy with how they are turning out.

I'm vending at the Oregon Quilt Festival in Salem today! I hope if you are anywhere nearby you'll come and say hi!

Have a wonderful weekend!

added by Lori 1 year, 11 months ago. under uptown bom

Uptown Block from Humble Quilts

I've got a simple Friday post.

December blocks are complete!

Find the BOM HERE at Sentimental Stitches.

On our flight from Seattle to Redmond I got these great mountain shots!

Mt St. Helens

Mt Hood

Three Sisters

Simple post today. I hope you are working on your welcome quilt to add to the linky!

All is well in my world and I hope the same for you!

Have a wonderful weekend.

added by Lori 2 years ago. under mountains , uptown bom

Uptown BOM #10 from Humble Quilts

I managed to get the next block and one more leaf sprig block completed! This is block 10.

Here is the entire quilt! Gay does an amazing job making the patterns!

See all of her patterns HERE.

Let's make it a great week as we close out November and welcome December!

added by Lori 2 years ago. under uptown bom

Uptown BOM from Humble Quilts

Here are my October Uptown blocks.

It was a bit dark when I finished these blocks so the photos aren't great.

When took the first photo I realized I had it upside down.

It is a bit quirky regardless of which direction it is.

And the alternate block.

I hope I love this quilt when it is all together!

added by Lori 2 years, 2 months ago. under uptown bom

Uptown BOM and Instagram from Humble Quilts

I'm all caught up with my Uptown blocks! You can see the antique HERE

I am not loving each individual block, but looking back I remember why I liked them! I described the blocks are chunky and folk arty- yep! Still accurate. LOL

Here's my recent instagram photos.

I really liked House of Sticks. Read about it on Amazon HERE

This is definitely a bit of quilty mix.

I was going to start our WELCOME quiltalong today, but Friday will be better! If you are in my facebook group be sure to watch the video on "magic" fabric ...

added by Lori 2 years, 3 months ago. under instagram , uptown bom

Uptown Block 8 from Humble Quilts

My 2 blocks for this month are ready to sew! I should be able to get them done by the end of the month.

Blog post will be on Friday this week. I'm out exploring!

added by Lori 2 years, 4 months ago. under uptown bom

Uptown Girl ♫♫ And More from Humble Quilts

Here are my Uptown blocks for this month! Thank you Gay for doing such an amazing job with your blocks of the month! After I made my block I saw one online and I was missing the lower flower bud! I have no idea how I missed that!

That's better!

I have a few more panels left if you are still looking. The battle scene and the blue generals are cut too close to the top so I am making a good deal on those two panels. (blue Generals is sold) Email me at humblequilts@gmail.com if you ...

added by Lori 2 years, 6 months ago. under historic panel. quilt panel , instagram , uptown bom

Uptown and Swap Quilts from Humble Quilts

Swap quilts are winging their way across the USA and the globe! Your quilt should be in the mail! We will have a linky party in a week or so and we can see all the precious quilts that we made. I'm seeing many sweet ones already.

My May blocks of Uptown by Gay at Sentimental Stitches are complete.

I'm still nursing my foot from an injury but am going on my first backpack trip as a 60 year old! Wow! That sounds weird!! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend,

added by Lori 2 years, 7 months ago. under uptown bom

Uptown BOM from Humble Quilts

I'm all caught up on the Uptown BOM by Gay at Sentimental Stitches.

Every month I'll do a leaf with every floral block, that way I'll keep up. So far, so good!

I hope you are having a great week!

added by Lori 2 years, 8 months ago. under uptown bom

Uptown BOM from Humble Quilts

This month's block for Uptown is complete!

Thank you Gay at Sentimental Stitches for putting out so many terrific and accurate patterns!

Here is my second leaf block. My plan is to do one of these a month.

And the 4 blocks together. I'm loving the shot cotton flax background!

I hope you are having a terrific week. I've been confused on what day it is. Must have something to do with that time change. Sure is nice having sunset after 7PM now though.

added by Lori 2 years, 9 months ago. under uptown bom

Uptown Month 2 from Humble Quilts

Here is block 2 of Gay's Sentimental Stitches Uptown BOM

We need to make 12 of these. I'm opting to use a different green on each of these leaf blocks.

It isn't terribly exciting, but not all blocks are meant for the spotlight!

Here was block 1

More info can be found HERE.

I hope your week is going great! I usually post on Wednesday's and I guess I mixed up my days this week! lol

added by Lori 2 years, 10 months ago. under uptown bom

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