This is where I left Round Three of the Stay at Home Round Robin (SAHRR 2026), our last round. The new prompt for Round Four was “curves.” I’d been writing up my posts from the quilt show I attended in France last year, the Carrefour European Patchwork Show, and kept seeing some curvy eye candy from 2025 and 2024:
And I’d also been working on a new quilt (my Blossom pattern):
And these two borders (from earlier quilts) were running around in the back of my mind, too.
And if you can throw a rainbow in somewhere, why not? This was the sketch I drew up.
I am a fan of cutting my leaf/petal shapes out of freezer paper, putting the shiny side up, then ironing the seam allowance up over the edge.
Sometimes, if I cut the paper too liberally, I have to shave off the points to get them to fit. You can see the cuttings from this pair. I learned that it’s easier to sew all the background squares together, then appliqué the shapes.
Finished, and putting away my recent birthday present from my husband: red scissors. I often carry around a small image of what I’m working on, as I sew in many places. This round it was my son’s home, a long car ride, and a doctor’s office where invariably someone asks what I’m doing.
Here’s the handout from this week, with the size I worked up (3 3/4″ petals) and a 3 1/2″ size (more common). Click on title to see the handout, and click on download to get one for yourself, free.
Even though I measured and measured, I still had to add on a coping strip on two edges. I think it looks okay, though. (Update 2/17/26: a daytime photo, plus two detail shots.) Dimensions: about 43″ square.
Making Curves is the theme for Round Four of the Stay at Home Round Robin. I’ve seen some pretty terrific curves this round,
Many thanks to the hosts and organizers of this fun experience. Only two more prompts to go!
The SAHRR schedule:
*January 14: Center Blocks, led by Gail and shared by each co-leader
*January 21: 1st Round: Brenda @ Songbird Designs
*January 28: 2nd Round: Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
*February 4: 3rd Round: Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
*February 11: 4th Round: Wendy @ Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life
February 18: 5th Round: Gail @ Quilting Gail
February 25: 6th Round: Anja @ Anja Quilts
[An asterisk* means I finished that section.]
Referenced Posts
Carrefour European Patchwork Show Index/Main Page
Sunny Flowers Quilt (Blockbase+ Launch)
Sunny Flowers Quilt: tips on making a leafy/petal border
OccasionalPiece--Quilt! 
It’s beautiful Elizabeth!!!
Well, how fun is this? I love how the European show, your pattern and quilts all inspired you for this week’s border. It looks great!
Well, that is absolutely delightful. I love that you used a rainbow gradient and think it looks fantastic!!
Elizabeth you’ve outdone yourself! Your SAHRR is just gorgeous. I love the way your #3 and #4 borders flow together and your rainbow added such a happy note. Thank you for the link to the blocks. I can see why your Quilt Sow and recent quilt added to your inspiration for this round. 😉
Oh, that is gorgeous, Elizabeth! I love a rainbow quilt, too. Your orange peels are perfect this way!
I think think this is the ultimate curvy quilt post. Those Carrefour quilts are such an inspiration. I love them all! Then your Blossom pattern is gorgeous and the rainbow petals on your SAHRR are the icing on the cake 🙂
Those curves are a nice balance to the rest of the quilt. I love it!
I love how you have offset your last two borders! This is a gorgeous and colorful quilt. And thank you for sharing your steps each week! You are making me an OPQuilt junkie!
Your petals are so elegant on your beautiful quilt and lend such a happy vibe! I love the details of how you came to your decision. Thank you for the download!
My husband and I are wondering how the blue light quilt was made – from your quilt show in France. it’s amazing.
Linda at Texas Quilt Gal
I’m a big fan of petal shapes. They look wonderful along those two sides and a nice compliment to the houses. I’ve only made one quilt with petal shapes and struggled getting all the centers to come together. Afterwards I even purchased a template set to piece them for some future quilt. Of course I haven’t yet used them. Seeing your blossom quilt again in the collage photo is also inspiring.