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Quilt Blocks

Several months ago I joined the Block of the Month at the Cabbage Rose. This seemed like a good way to try some challenging patterns. Letting someone else choose the fabrics also appealed to me. I  just use whatever fabric they send me. So at least that part is stress-free.

I've completed 4 blocks and each one had it's difficulties. Only one of the blocks is perfectly square but the other 3 aren't off by much. There is no need to dwell on that though. I wanted to be challenged and I certainly have been. 

It's been a while since my last post. I've just been feeling quiet I guess. Mostly just concentrating on my family and enjoying every minute of it.

 

Christian has been sewing pillow cases. We had fun at the fabric store choosing fabric. He couldn't wait to get back home to start sewing. So we got right to work and he did a great job.

 

I've been working on a pillow cover also. This Antique Star pattern has been a good challenge.  

Wrapping Paper

It's called the Wrapping Paper quilt and I've already made two of them. Found the pattern at my local fabric store.

This one looks right at home draped over the back of the sofa. All the fabrics are Moda's Flutterby.

 The second quilt is Kaffe Fassett fabrics. I love the vibrant colors.

So why am I spending so much time quilting? Because I can't stand to leave my air-conditioned house. I hate to complain but the high temperatures are really starting to get to me. So far 22 days of temperatures 100 or above.

A Quilt for Christian

I finished this quilt for Christian last weekend. Christian played a big part in fabric choices and helping with the layout of the squares. 

All the fabrics are from Michael Miller's Sailor collection. Lots of anchors and skull and crossbones.

I made the double-bias binding and think it turned out pretty good for a first attempt.

So, a sailor quilt for a reluctant sailor who never wants to take a cruise because he has heard there are still pirates out there. And it didn't help that just last week we heard a story on npr about pirates taking over a cruise ship and holding everyone hostage. Ugh!

first quilt

I finished my first quilt yesterday. This is a project I never thought I would attempt.

The pattern is Amy Butler's Lotus Brick Path Quilt.

My boys gave very positive feedback, although it was suggested there were too many polka-dots. This of course was dismissed immediately!

I was confused about what type of batting to use, but Amy's article at Sew Mama Sew cleared all that up. What great timing. I ended up using  Warm & Natural cotton batting. It was very easy to work with.