I made two identical blocks again, just like last time. I’m making a light background and a dark background quilt, so I ended up with four of this block, 2 light and 2 dark. Pieces needed for block 9: I created half square triangle units from 4 medium-colored fabrics with the background fabric and 4… Continue reading MEG Mystery part 6
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MEG Mystery Part 5
Okay, I’m going to attempt to get back to this quilt and finish both versions. We still have a little ways to go, and it may be slow-going. Part 5 consists of one block, but we’re making two of it, exactly the same. I’m making two different quilts, so I’ve made two times two –… Continue reading MEG Mystery Part 5
Second border
I had originally designed a third border, and I bought fabric for that border, but once I got the second border on, CC thought it was finished. Then, when I went to press the fabric to start cutting it, I realized that I really didn’t need the third border, but I will need a binding… Continue reading Second border
First border
Boom! The first border is a narrow (will finish 1 inch wide) frame, and already the quilt is, in my opinion, dramatically changed. The orange fabric (one of the oranges that is in the blocks) really highlights that element of the blocks, and makes them pop, in my opinion. More to come!
Chilhowie interior
Even though I can tell that I’m still not 100%, I was able to piece the remaining rows and sashing strips together for my Chilhowie Inspired quilt this weekend! I also knew that I didn’t have enough fabric for my designed borders (which are not scrappy), so I ran out to my local fabric shop… Continue reading Chilhowie interior