Pat Sloan's '182 Day Solstice Challenge' is FINISHED!
This is UFO #15 on my UFO list 2026
I'm so glad I did this quilt in RSC colors.
I really love how it turned out.
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Layout direction
https://patsloanquilts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pat-sloan-asymmetrical-layout-directions-solstice-challenge-1.pdf
I changed the layout a little bit, for not to get blocks with the same colors next to each other. Two (the turquoise blocks at the top) are a bit close, but that's OK.
Here are some of the blocks
Block #9 - Among the Stars
Block #8 - Never ending love
Block #5 - Gramma Anna's Basket
Block #10 - The Coffee Shop
Block # 19 - Board Games
Block #12 - Jacob's Ladder
Block #11 - Quilt Math (top right)
Block #23 - Eureka! (bottom right)
Some other blocks
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Pieced backing
Size: Approximately 85 inches / 215 cm square
All fabrics and thread used are from my stash
Batting was purchased
All blocks are custom quilted on my domestic sewing machine
First block: May 2024
Last block: April 2026
Flimsy: April 2026
Thread basted: August 2026
Quilted: September 2026
FINISHED: September 23, 2026
Thread used:
King Tut: 926, 956, 958, 962, 963, 977, 997, 982, 1017, 1020
Masterpiece: 118, 134, 149, 159, 160, 162, 168, 176, 180, 183
Mettler: 0611, 0667, 0732
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26 comments:
Congratulations on your finish! It is a beautiful collection of blocks that come together to make a stunning quilt. Thanks for the individual block details. It helps to see each part.
OMGosh, Astrid. Your colorful Solstice quilt is beautiful ! and that backing is another quilt itself. This is truly a great finish!!
Your Solstice quilt is a beauty, Astrid! I love all the different blocks and the beautiful color. Your pieced backing is amazing! Hooray for a big finish!
You are definitely on a roll! I really like this one - not only the pattern(s) themselves but also the wonderful colours. Well done!
So, so, so petty! I love it.
It's a beautiful quilt!
What a neat top you've finished--you are really moving along so well on your UFO finishing journey, Astrid...I am still moving slowly on mine;((( Today I will not be sewing much (just my COL full moon block) as we are in that Nor'Easter. We are lucky to have a generator as the power went off at 7 a.m. So far so good--no damage for us....hugs, Julierose
Your quilt looks nice and colorful! I did this one along with Pat Sloan but didn't finish it until the following year so it was "Winter Solstice" for me! I didn't know about the RSC at that point.
I loved looking at your blocks. You get my color sense.
love the cat in the middle of that one you showed.
That's beautiful Astrid, you have done a wonderful job. The pieced backing looks great too, that was a lot of extra work. My daughter's best friend and hubby have just been for a holiday in Mauritius, how about that!
Congrats on this amazing finish! I love this quilt but the backing is almost as interesting. You sure put a lot of time (pain) and scraps in the backing. I just LOVE it. Both sides. Bravo! ;^)
I love the blocks in this quilt. It looks great! The pieced backing you made is fantastic! It's like a surprise for the back!
What a finish! The back could be the front! WOW!!! I too love that it is RSC blocks/colors! Well done!!!!
What a wonderful finish! It's a lovely quilt.
Amazing finish, Astrid. The pieced backing is as stunning as the front. Well done!
You have done a marvelous job on this quilt. The colors are so bold and fun. And, then you made your backing too. Wow, girl, you are a great scrap user! Give yourself a pat on the back for a wonderful job!
Wow, it's gorgeous! I love that it's like two quilts in one. Well done!
really wonderful
Thank you, Sharon!
Thank you, Theresa!
Thank you, Chantal! It was a fun quilt to make in RSC colors. I enjoyed making the pieced backing too. After cutting all the pieces, it went together rather quickly.
Thank you!
What a beautiful finish! The scrappiness lent itself well to following RSC colors. You managed to distribute the colors nicely. What's next? Hahaha
It looks great! I intended to do a top with the colors this year, now I'm not sure,
Thank you, Marsha! My anti-virus program prevents me from reading your blog, please check if there's any bugs on your computer.
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