I thought you might like to see how I get each row organized in preparation for the sewing. When I have a few minutes, like 15 minutes before heading to work each day, I'll select the fabrics for a block, cut then and stick them on the design wall. Then, when I have time this week, I'll make a block or two. At least all the centers are done and placed, now I just have to sew those remaining 15 blocks. Stayed tuned...
Today I completed 4 of the 5 Just Takes 2 red and white blocks from this 2nd half of February unit. There are some "issues" with this group. The basket must be paper-pieced--I figured I'd just piece it but the sizes are odd so, of course, it was 1/4" too small. I took off two pieces, remade them extra large and fixed it. One of the patterns (2nd from the top) had the colors in the wrong place, though the cutting instructions were correct, except for the four little pieces I cut that were not needed. Corrections were posted a few days later but things still slip through. Other bloggers were very upset with the large amount of waste built in--with fabric already at $11/yd or more, we don't want to cut our pieces quite so large, then trim. I'll be checking all the measurements BEFORE I cut any pieces with the next group--they are available March 1. At least, I'm on schedule--the 5th block for this unit has 12 little leaves to applique'--I'll get them finished tonight.
We worked in the yard some this afternoon. Wait a minute! It's tax season--I don't want to work in the yard during tax season! Spring is coming on early this year.
Be sure to check out the other Design Walls at Patchwork Times by Judy L.
Let's quilt!
Barbara
The colors of Peacock love are just so appealing to me. Love that one. Is it your own pattern?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sue. Yes, it's my own pattern, just a 12" Swamp Angel block, which is an Ohio star variation. I printed phrases on printed treasures ink jet fabric, like "cuddle", "hold hands", "go on dates" and then I pieced fabric around those words for the center squares.
DeleteLove the Peacock quilt - cool and soothing color palette. I didn't do the Take 2 as I had a feeling there would be waste and pattern errors, frustrating to work that way.
ReplyDeleteI completely understand about not wanting to waste fabric. That is why I am thinking about buying Triangulations so I can do HST, QST, and flying geese using the exact size of fabric needed. Waste not, want not, I have heard.
ReplyDeleteLove that peacock color. It's going to be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like your idea of taking 15 minutes, picking out fabric for blocks, pinning it to the wall, etc. Good use of your time.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Your Peacock quilt is lovely. I routinely try to spend 15 minutes a day on sewing, some days that's all I get, but it's amazing how much you can get done.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing very well on your just takes 2 quilt..I'm way behind. I don't like paper piecing, so I think I'm going to take a class...
ReplyDeleteThe peacock piece is going to be just spectacular, Barbara! And I'm checking with you before I do any stitching on the Just Takes 2 project!! :)
ReplyDeleteGood plan,Denise. I'll be happy to help to help you with those blocks--it will be a great quilt!
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