I was able to complete the interior part of the center block, so I thought I’d share it now. I’m piecing the block’s borders, and when I finish adding those, I’ll post another photo. It’s almost time to start putting this quilt together, wow!
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Month 8 Lady Tulip blocks
Above is block 22. I actually did all squares instead of the rectangle she has you do, but the result is close to the same as the model quilt. Block 23 went together pretty easily, and I only had to rip out and re-sew one section of one of the three blocks. That was when… Continue reading Month 8 Lady Tulip blocks
September’s baskets
Just wanted to quickly share some baskets I’ve recently created and stitched down the handles. These are a go-to project when I want something easy to do while listening to/watching tv, because I can get into a nice little rhythm. I have several prepared in advance, and when I run out of them, I spend… Continue reading September’s baskets
Month 7 Lady Tulip Blocks
This month’s blocks were posted on Edyta’s YouTube channel over the weekend, but I haven’t seen the blog post go up on her site yet. I decided to go ahead and make my blocks, since I wanted a short break from binding – I’m going to have to make about 450+ inches of binding for… Continue reading Month 7 Lady Tulip Blocks
A difference of thread weights
It isn’t something I really thought that much about until I started hand stitching the charm basket handles. I mean, I know thread weights affect how projects look when they are used as surface embellishment, as in cross stitch, needlework, embroidery, even quilting. But I hadn’t really considered that a 50wt thread vs. an 80wt… Continue reading A difference of thread weights