I set the strip for row 9 beside the rest of the block that is sewn so far. So close! I’ve also started thinking about the sashing strips that will be added between the blocks. Originally I was thinking a slightly darker cream/beige color, as Bonnie recommends in her pattern. But then I got to… Continue reading Rows 1-8
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More afghan blocks
I found another block which I hadn’t shared, and then I made another one. The one I hadn’t shared is above, using some bright Tula Pink fabrics. I had already cut out all of the pieces I needed to make the next one, so I went ahead and put it together too. That makes 10… Continue reading More afghan blocks
Turquoise busting
My Thursday morning quilting group has been participating, after a fashion, in some stash busting of particular colors this year. We’ve been using some of the Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2025 monthly colors, and I’ve helped them bust some blues, greens, and oranges. I’ve had a bunch of 2½” strips sitting in one of my storage… Continue reading Turquoise busting
Rows 1-7
I love how you can really see the design coming together now! Once I get all of the main blocks made, then I’ll need to make the side setting blocks and choose fabric for the setting strips between the blocks. Then the real work will begin, ha!
Another afghan block
I was organizing photos recently, and came across one which I hadn’t shared previously from a block I made back in March. Once I get some other things out of the way (Silk Path), I really want to get back to making these little blocks. They don’t take much fabric for each block, and though… Continue reading Another afghan block