I can't show you what I'm working on, it has to stay under wraps for two more weeks, until our guild challenge. Let's just say, I think they will know it's mine.
So, here is what I can show you:
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First four rows of 6" blocks sewn together with 1" sashing and cornerstones |
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Blocks #31 and #41 |
The first four rows of Stella's Splendid Sampler are finally done and assembled. That block #31, the embroidery stack of books with birds and flowers, took me several weeks because I just didn't want to work on it. No more embroidery blocks for me, I don't think, though I reserve the right to change my mind. I got block #41 done quickly, large hexies appliqued in place, not English Paper Pieced.
Now that the Tumbler quilt is safely at the longarmer's house, I am back to my Lifetime Leader/Ender project, 1.25" finished Half Square Triangles (HSTs). I first wrote about this
here. As I have leftover fabrics, I cut them into 1.75" strips. Then I use a Half Square Triangle ruler to cut the units ready for sewing. Here are some photos that will show you the process:
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Bin full of 1.75" strips |
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Pairing up fabrics and cutting HST units |
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Sewing by chain piecing |
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Clover thread cutter mounted in a wooden block makes quick work of separating chain pieced units |
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Trimming to 1.75" square, pressed toward the darker fabric
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Sixteen squares laid out ready for sewing into rows
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Rows pressed in opposing directions |
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Rows pressed open |
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All three seams now pressed open--block is done
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This block finishes at 5" and is one of four that will be sewn into a larger unit |
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Two 5" units ready to be sewn together
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Sixty-four HSTs sewn into a 10" finished block |
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Eight 10" blocks stuck up on the design wall
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I don't plan to sew the 10" blocks together until I get a lot further along. That should mean the various fabrics are spread out over the quilt top. This quilt thrills me and is fun to work on. Mostly as a Leader/Ender project, just making HSTs as I work on other piecing. Then I do a block once a week or so, no rush on this one.
Let's Quilt!
Barbara
I seldom tackle embroidery projects, though I love the look. Just isn't my stitching thing.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your lifetime L/E project!!!
Your lifetime L/E project is amazing! Thanks for sharing all the steps with us!
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