The Ron Swanson Along - Day 12 + snapshots
August 15th, 2012
Today is the Ron Swanson Along - Day 12. The last day. The final day. No, Ron, no! Some will be glad I’m finally done, and some will be sad. So anyone who is sad, I say keep STAY TUNED as RonQuilt has more stops he’s making on his Tour O’ Hollywood. And just for good measure, at that end of RonQuilt’s vacation he’s coming home with goodies to share. So stay tuned for a give-away soon! If you’ve landed on this Day of the Ron Swanson Along by mistake… flip a u’ie and go directly to Day 1.
RonQuilt has been gettin’ around while visiting Aunt Dana, and he even made an appearance at the Los Angeles Modern Quilt Guild. RonQuilt has a pretty cray-cray itinerary and is scheduled to go to some really special places - but he also has some down time and need suggestions. Leave a comment if there’s some fantasy place you’d like to see RonQuilt go. Today Aunt Dana captures shots of RonQuilt exploring the Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Hills, the Hollywood Bowl, Warner Brothers and then topped off the day with some bacon and a shake at the iconic Burbank Bob’s Big Boy.
Griffith Observatory - RonQuilt gets a little help from some Danish tourists
Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills and the Los Angeles skyline (cough)
Duke Silver at the Hollywood Bowl
Frogger
Traffic stopper
Bob’s Big Boy
Time for some bacon and shakes - bac’ n shake
Back to quiltmaking. Finally… Day 12. The final Day in the Ron Swanson Along! In addition to the final block and facemap, there’s also an illustration for row assembly and the final quilt top. If you’re pressing your seams open, ignore the arrows. If you’re a side-presser like I am - enjoy those happy little direction arrows.
The Ron Swanson Along
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Farting around with needle & thread and then blogging about it.
Ahhh, another smile for my day!
August 15th, 2012Wow, that Ron Swanson quilt has been around quite a bit, hasn’t he? I used to live around the corner from the Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank over 10 years ago. As I recall there’s a booth that was used in a scene from the De Niro/Pacino movie “Heat”. Great burgers too; plus once a month on a Friday night they have a classic car gathering in the drive in restaurant part. Fond memories. :-)
August 15th, 2012I have to say this has been so fantastic! You’re a clever girl my friend. xo
August 15th, 2012This is awesome. My husband went as Ron Swanson for Halloween last year! I may have to make one of these. Thanks for the pics!
Carrie
August 15th, 2012CanaryCreated
I love this so much! Seeing Ron in action is the best. Someone needs to show this to him in real life.
August 15th, 2012Monica, this is exactly what I needed to see today! You put two of my favorite things into the world: quilts and laughter!!! What a fabulous public service.
August 15th, 2012I nearly spat my tea all over the screen when I saw the Ron-as-Frogger pic!! Ohhhh, my favourite pic!
I have been Ronning-Along today - row 3 is chained pieced and ready to roll. Madrona Road makes an appearance, cos Violet is your friend, not cos Ron is thinking about donkeys. Going to plug along and hope to get Ron all pieced and sewn by the end of next week.
Is Ron in LA still - what about Ron at Disneyland, or looking bemused in American Girl? He would look so awesome roller-blading at Santa Monica too …
thanks for the travelling Ron pics, love them a lot. Cat.
August 15th, 2012While I haven’t participated in the a-long, I have absolutely loved reading these posts. Nice work! And way to go, making me laugh so hard!
August 15th, 2012Ron could go to Door County Wisconsin and Lake Michigan if I get him in the next couple days, not nearly as classy as Hollywood. This quilt needs a pic with real Ron ;)
August 16th, 2012Ron Swanson is fabulous ~ even tho I don’t know who he is (I’ve never watched the show). I’ll be interested to see all the other Ron’s out there on flicker!
August 16th, 2012I love it! you are making me homesick! More please!
August 16th, 2012I have LOVED this series. Thanks so much for the pics! I agree with the others…you should be granted a direct call in to Ron for a snapshot of him standing next to your quilt!
August 16th, 2012I think this is just fantastic! I hope the actor gets wind of this….I might be late on this…I’ve been very busy and out of the blog world. This is all so needed in the world rigt now.
August 17th, 2012i have a confession - i have no clue who ron swanson is (don’t hate me! we can still be Bravo buddies!), but those pictures are seriously making me miss LA!
August 17th, 2012Send Ron on up to Canada!
August 18th, 2012I think Ron needs a ride on the Balboa Car Ferry and then a little meal at Rubys on the balboa pier!!!
August 20th, 2012WOW! This is so incredibly funny… and awesome!!! I love Ron! I’m a bit late, but I might have to at least make a mini of him. His face is stenciled around on things in my city. He just shows up all of a sudden. It’s great. Love your idea to do a quilt along with him :D
August 23rd, 2012This is literally the best quilt I have ever seen :)
September 3rd, 2012so, so awesome!
September 5th, 2012I couldn’t keep the secret from my husband that this quilt in progress is 1. for him and 2. a quilt of Ron. I can’t wait to get it finished. I just started a few days ago and I’m on Row 2, block 2. I’m giddy in anticipation of the awesomeness of this quilt.
September 16th, 2012You are a genius quilt designer. Thank you.
yeahhh I cannnn’t even take the awesomeness here!!!! HAHAHA!!! LOOOOVE you!
xo
October 4th, 2012Oh I cannot find the words! That quilt could only be better if it were bound with bacon! I would love that to be in my world!!! Ron MUST see this!!!
October 20th, 2012I just found your blog via Sukie and the Wrap Along, and I just had to tell you that this is the most flippin’ amazing thing I’ve ever seen. This makes me want to start quilting. So. Awesome.
October 30th, 2012Hi there, this quilt along has been amazing! I’m very close to finishing my quilt top - working on block 12 today and assembling the lot tomorrow. I’m just curious to know what you did for the backing of your quilt? I can’t seem to find any pics and I’m looking for some much needed inspiration!
Cheers,
January 15th, 2014Jess