Kids Quilt Camp

This is the 2nd year the Quilt Guild of Greater Houston (my guild, with Susan Carter as President) held a one-day camp, open to kids of all ages. Susan gave out instructions ahead of time so fabrics could be selected and pre-cut prior to camp. Kids arrived with their supplies and a "Quilt Angel" (often their mother, aunt or grandmother) who guided them throughout the day, assisting as needed. Since I took both my sons and two machines, I invited a friend to come and learn while "working" as a Quilt Angel -- Laura was my extra pair of hands and greatly appreciated!

Here is Isaac arranging his last set of blocks.
The Nine-Patch pattern featured a Churn Dash, set inside a Churn Dash, set inside another Churn Dash. All the square units of rectangles and triangles were stitched first. Then Susan encouraged everyone to play with the layout, beginning with the smallest Churn Dash block, rearranging their blocks until finding a design that pleased them.

Here is Eli holding up his finished top.
Do you see how he has changed the middle Churn Dash -- flipping each square unit so that the colors do not imitate the smallest and largest Churn Dash blocks?

Isaac and Eli with their finished quilt tops.
Both are variations of the original pattern. Both look fabulous! I am so proud of my boys!
Now we are deciding whether to add a border or not. Isaac's top was stitched with larger seam allowances, creating a smaller top.
A border is a definite possibility for his quilt. Eli is happy with his top the size that it is.

Isn't it amazing to see the side-by-side comparison of two different color ways? Which appeals to you -- the warmer browns or the cooler blues?