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
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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
Finally getting there
Well, it’s just one of those times of life when everything happens at once. I was sidelined by a really bad sinus infection/summer cold and have just started getting back on my feet again. And I finally felt well enough yesterday to do a little sewing. I managed to get most of the sashing pieces… Continue reading Finally getting there