Wilderness Ridge Collection by Marie Noah

Introducing the Wilderness Ridge Collection by Marie Noah, showcasing iconic wildlife scenes of the north, inspired by the 2018 Row by Row event.

Wilderness Ridge Finishing Pattern – 84″ x 108″

This year participating shops were given the option of one of four shapes to create a block pattern from. This presented a challenge I couldn’t refuse! It got me thinking, what would quilters do with them, and how would these unique shapes go together? So, the first thing I did was design a layout with sashing and pieced border to accommodate the assorted shapes. As a 2018 Row by Row collector, you’ll have an easy solution to assemble the assorted blocks acquired during your travels.

2018 Row by Row – 6″ x 54″ Blocks

The layout design went off without a hitch, but now I’m looking at 10 empty spaces and wondering, which shape I should use for our 2018 Row by Row? Believe it or not, I was the most intimidated by the long skinny blocks. I thought it would be difficult to create a scene with piecing in only a six-inch space. As it turned out, I had the most fun designing Salmon Run and Homeward Bound 6″ x 54″ blocks. They came together with little effort and ended up among my favorites in the Wilderness Ridge collection.

2018 Row by Row – 18″ x 18″ Blocks

Encouraged by the success of the long, narrow blocks, I dove into the square ones. At first, I thought I would design one or two, leaving the others for simple filler blocks, but I just couldn’t help myself! Working with the square space was so refreshing after the confines of the previous three years rows all requiring the 9″ x 36″ boundaries. (I’ve created seven of those rows to date.) Needless to say, I didn’t stop until I had all four squares filled. Eagle’s Landing, Huckleberry Basin, Dall Summit and Raven’s Cache are all 18″ x 18″ blocks.

2018 Row by Row – 12″ x 27″ Blocks

After completing six blocks there was no turning back, I had to design something for the remaining four spaces. Surprisingly, the tall blocks were a bit more challenging to compose. I knew the quilt wouldn’t be complete without a moose and some northern lights. Moose Creek and Moonlight Serenade are 12″ x 27″ blocks.

2018 Row by Row – 9″ x 36″ Blocks

I was amazed, the last two blocks took the most effort. It was the shape I was most familiar with and I thought I would just sail through the design process…NOT! After several versions of each going to the digital trash can, I was finally ready to add Grizzly Gulch and Fireweed Trail, 9″ x 36″ blocks to the collection.

SHOP WILDERNESS RIDGE COLLECTION

Finished Quilt Size:  84″ x 108″
Pattern by Marie Noah at Northern Threads.
2018 Row by Row compatible project
Skill Level: Basic Sewer

Note: Batik fabrics are hand-dyed which means background color may vary from kit to kit.