SAHRR 2023
SAHRR 2023 – the Stay At Home Round Robin – starts soon, this coming Monday, January 16th. I hope you will join us for this fun quilt along!
In Minnesota by this time of year, many of us are reaching the “tired of winter” stage – tired of all the snow (and the ice!!), tired of not much sun, tired of being cooped up in the house. We long for something new, a diversion to help us adjust our attitudes and get through the last months of the winter season. If you are there with me, whether you are in Minnesota or some other place, I’d encourage you to jump in with the SAHRR. It’s just what I need at this time of year, something new each week, an opportunity to quilt with friends, and it’s fun!
Quilting Gail came up with the idea of this sew along back when we were all stuck at home during the height of the pandemic. A way for us to participate in a round robin, but not in the usual way. Gail has an informative post about the details of the SAHRR here. Even if you aren’t planning to sew along with us, I hope you read Gail’s post and cheer us on!
This will be my third year co-hosting with Gail and the others for the SAHRR. My first year, I chose a traditional quilt block for my center and cozy deeper-toned fabrics for the borders. My center block was an orphan block from my stash – the star in the flag is felted wool.
My second SAHRR quilt, finished in 2022, went a completely different direction. Once again I used an orphan block, but this one was an improv block and I used improv techniques for the center block and each border added.
I wanted you to see them so you see you can choose whatever type of quilt you’d like to make – traditional, modern, improv – it’s your choice!
You can see from my two quilts that the SAHRR quilt along differs a bit from the traditional round robin quilts. Here are some of those ways:
- Your quilt stays with you, unlike atypical round robin, where the quilt is mailed from one person to another as each border is added.
- You decide what your center block size will be, and what it will be – orphan block, a block created just for this project, a panel – whatever you like.
- You also decide how each border will be added. Notice that in both of my quilts, the borders aren’t always a full border around the center block. For example, I’ve used some border units in just the corners or middle of my rounds. Or I’ve combined two borders into one, as you can see in the first quilt – the last border has log cabin blocks and pinwheels combined. It is entirely up to you. You can even skip a border if you want, but we hope that you use as many borders as you can.
While Gail originated the SAHRR, there are five others of us who co-host along with her. Each week, one of us introduces the next border on our blogs, along with the linky party for that week. We don’t show each other what we are working on, so we have as much fun as you seeing what everyone is creating.
I hope you will join us for SAHRR 2023. If you are interested, go to Gail’s blog and read through her introduction post. This coming Monday, January 16th, all of us will show you our center blocks to begin the fun! Along with Gail and me, the other hosts are:
- Roseanne & Sue – Home Sewn by Us
- Chris – Chrisknitssews
- Anja – Anja Quilts
- Emily – The Darling Dogwood
We also have some fantastic sponsors for this year’s SAHRR. Gail has more information in her post, but here is the list, so far:
- Island Batik 3 fat quarter bundles
- Hobbs batting Queen Size Wool Batt
- Aurifil Thread Colour Builder: (3) 50 wt Milan Grey spools
- Prairie Spirit Alpacas 12″ x 18″ Alpaca /Wool pressing mat
- Oliso Mini Iron
- Fat Quarter Shop $25 gift certificate
- and MORE!!!!
I’d love to have you join us as this year! If you have questions, let one of us know, and we’ll do our best to answer them!
Wendy
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20 Comments
marissthequilter
Enjoy this year’s SAHRR. I am intrigued to see what you come up with this time round.
Thanks for the opening photograph — it cooled me down a bit. It’s sweltering hot here!
Cindy Pieters
I look forward to seeing what you come up with this year, I enjoyed your round robin last year.
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
I’m interested in seeing what direction you take this year, Wendy!
texasquiltgal
It’s always fun to watch the progression of your quilts! Looking forward to Monday. 🙂
Karen
that white quilt with the bright pieces in it is so fresh looking – love it
Kathleen McCormick
Both the quilts are so different. It is fun to see the variety among the SAHRR quilts. I must see what I have enough fabric for….the first block I looked at I have very little that coordinates. Choices abound, so when I am in Maine next week I will pick one.
Barbara J Stanbro
Both quilts turned out so cute. Very creative.
sewadilly
Beautiful quilts!!!
Diann@ Little Penguin Quilts
I’m in the “tired of winter” stage here, too! Anything to add a little fun is good with me. Your two previous SAHRR quilts are so pretty, Wendy – loved seeing them again. Just yesterday I had an “aha!” moment about what I can use for a center block, so I’m in again, too!
Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
I have greatly enjoyed following along with the SAHRR and I’m sure this year will be no different. I look forward to seeing what you all create!
Carol in Texas
Wendy, I love that first SAHRR quilt! I am a traditionalist. I will be following the SAL with interest, though I doubt I’ll participate. I started a quilt in 2022 that I need to keep working on…..it got put aside for the Thanksgiving crowd and I’ve not yet resumed work on it. Also I’m a captive of Flosstube and crossstitch and that is taking much of my sewing time. It sounds like fun and I’ll be so interested to see the quilts as they are made.
rl2b2017
Hi Wendy! What a nice post. Your details are so complete. I’m pretty sure I learned something while reading it! {{Hugs}} a bunch. ~smile~ Roseanne
Tracie
I forgot how much I loved your two previous quilts. Thanks for showing them again!
Needle and Foot
Hmmm, I loved reading the posts around this event for the past two years. I might go take a peek at my bin of orphan blocks to see what appeals to me. Thanks for the heads up Wendy!
Katherine Duquette
I think I might try to keep up with the SAHRR. You always have the most interesting posts and links to other posts.
I am looking forward to your reveal on the owl project.
Happy sewing and I can only wish Albuquerque could take a little of that snow for you all.
Eva
You hit the point, to sew with friends… this I miss so much … three years now homeoffice changes the daily routine and the sewing group founds no common time, all have full calenders that did not match. So, I love this wonderfull inspiration from you and will try to manage. And I love to be free in my design and borders… next level, no templates .. I love to work without ruler (sometimes) and strong recommandations. So wonderfull project… I forgot our rainy rainy grey grey grey weather. No boring weeks ahead! Hurra!
Quilting is in my Blood
I can’t wait until Monday!
Texas Quilter
I like both of your quilts! I will be downloading, but that darn long arm machine is calling me every day until I finish the back log! Hugs
Kate
After watching the fun the last couple of years, I’m definitely going to play along this year. I need to finish my center block, I at least have the background fabric cut. Looking forward to watching your project take shape.
The Morning Latte
Those two are so different in style but I love them both! I remember enjoying watching them evolve and I know I’ll enjoy watching this year too. If I get a little more caught up, maybe I’ll find an orphan block and give it a go? I’ve still never done one.