Last time I shared my progress was on New Years Eve when I was actually on holiday on the other side of the world, I’d just finished another embroidered block, it’s still sitting on my design wall, waiting for the mini hexies…
This week has been pretty much wiped out with jetlag, getting back to work and trying to get some kind of routine for Bella, our new golden retriever, more about Bella in another post but here’s a photo of her enjoying her holiday with my daughter…
I did manage to make a start on four of the pieced blocks this week, these are called four patch circle blocks. As you can see I have two sets of four squares for each block, a large one and a smaller one. These now need to be trimmed and gathered round a 7″ and a 4″ circle template before being appliqued onto a background square. As usual the hardest bit is choosing the fabrics…
I’ve some churn dash blocks to make then I’m onto the last magazine instalment. There’s just three more blocks to make then before I can start putting the quilt together. I’m tempted though to do an extra embroidered block, the quilt is designed with 48 8″ blocks, arranged 8 x 6 with a border round. I’m tempted to make an extra one so it can be 7×7. I’m thinking of an embroidered one with a sewing theme where I can include my initials and date, instead of a label on the back.
I also want to put sashing between the blocks. I haven’t decided yet whether to put say a 1″ border round each block, or a 2″ square strip between, I’d rather not buy yet more fabric so I just want to use up some of the fabrics I’ve used. Any suggestions gratefully received! Here’s some of the other blocks to give inspiration!!
Hand Quilt Along Links
This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another. If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.
Kathy, Margaret, Deb, Nanette, Sharon, Karrin, Daisy, and Connie
I’ll also be linking up with Kathy’s Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday, please follow the links to see what everyone else has been stitching.
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Such pretty fabrics! Bella looks very happy! Great photo!
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Thanks Angela, I have to credit my daughter for the photo 🙂
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I think a 1 inch strip would be lovely, unless you think its not enough when you try it out. Love the 4 patch blocks, they will be so pretty when the circles are finished.
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Thanks Kathy, I’ll have a play with 1″ strips.
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This whole quilt project looks amazing. I think 1″ strips would look great! Bella looks very lively and fun. Hope your energy returns soon.
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Thank you, sounds like 1″ strips it is 🙂
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I always love your choice of colours and fabrics – so harmonious.
And looking forward to hearing more about Bella!
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Thanks Claire, I’m pleased how these colours have worked out.
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Loving all the new prints for the new 4 patch. I a excited to see a circle completed and placed. Congrats on Bella she looks quite spunky and fun! I vote 1″ too
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Thanks Sharon, I’m getting quite excited to start putting them all together
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Love your fabric choices! Those blocks were definitely eye candy.😍 Bella is enjoying herself, you have you hands full with all that energy I’m sure.
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Thanks Deb, I’m enjoying this quilt
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Absolutely gorgeous
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Thank you, I’m nearly there!
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