I began piecing strips into blocks for Silk Path, and so far I’ve completed sewing strips 1 and 2 together. I’ve decided to go ahead and sew in order, so now I’m starting to add strip 3 to the sets. There are quite a few, so I’m just doing this as I have time this… Continue reading Block piecing, part 1
Category: Quilting
Quilting and quilting-related projects
Neptune in orange
Recently, the Wrap Them in Hugs quilting ministry began working through some of their half-yard stash, creating from it approximately 7 “kits” of color-themed 2½-inch strips (like a jelly roll) to use for charity quilt tops. They started with blue, and I made the Tiffany quilt top from that set. But then, using the colors… Continue reading Neptune in orange
Panel D sets
Panel D sets are completed! The quilt is set on point, so I have a few more odd sets to complete, but now I can begin the slow process of making the blocks from the panel sets.
Panel B sets
When sewing, I’ve been trying to focus a bit more on Silk Path, using other projects as leader-ender pieces. So I’ve been able to make more progress a little quicker this week than anticipated, and I’ve just finished all of the Panel B sets needed. On next to the Panel D sets. There are other… Continue reading Panel B sets
Panel E sets
My final odd-numbered panels are complete (there weren’t as many of Panel E to make, so it didn’t take as long). Now I’ll begin working on making Panel B. I’ll need to reframe my brain to press the next panels a little differently than the previous ones, but that’s why I did them in the… Continue reading Panel E sets