Building on the 7a section of the mystery instructions, this part was bigger nine-patches with 7a at the center. I’m not sure why it seemed to take so long when in reality, it was only two weeks. I’m hoping to get back in and work on the next section this week and finish it up.… Continue reading Grassy Creek 7b
Category: Sewing
General sewing
It’s a quilt top!
Over the weekend Amy Beth finished piecing her quilt top with the borders, and I think it is gorgeous. She is really pleased with it as well. We considered whether or not to add another (small) border, and while it might have been nice with that too, I agree with her – I prefer it… Continue reading It’s a quilt top!
Back from the Quilter
I picked up the Scrap Crystals quilt from my longarm quilter Saturday, and laid it out on the floor to show CC. Luke decided to try it out, and I think it’s pretty safe to say he loved it. It isn’t his, but he gives his stamp of approval. I’ll be binding it with a… Continue reading Back from the Quilter
My February projects
The numbers for February were announced on January 27, and they are 20 and 4. What does that mean for my focus projects this month? Cross Stitch and Needlework 4 is Lighthouse, and 20 is Chinese Dragon Gate, so it looks like it will be another interesting month. Lighthouse is a project I’ve been working… Continue reading My February projects
Hex on the Beach
This is one of my English Paper Piecing projects. I bought it as a kit from Keepsake Quilting in 2013. I started it, but because I originally was basting with thread, that part was a little more time-consuming. The fabric hexagons were die-cut at exactly one and a quarter-inch sides, which doesn’t give you very… Continue reading Hex on the Beach