Blocks

There isn't a lot to share in the way of photos BUT

a pile of blocks for my Trip Around the World quilt. All 40 blocks are completed and now starts the fun part. Sewing 12" blocks together should be much faster than making the 12" blocks.

It seemed like a lot of fabric when there were 360 strips but I really don't feel like I've made any sort of a dent in the bits and pieces. Maybe if I did some complicated math I would feel more like I've made a dent in the stash. 

I went to the quilt show on Thursday but alas no photos. There were lots of new signs saying no photos to be posted on blogs or anywhere else with out permission of the quilter. So all I can share is to say it was a nice show of quilts representing a variety of styles.

Terry

Decision Made

The triangle quilt top is together and it's time to make some design decisions.

borders       one ...two...pieced .....plain      HELP!!

On the design wall with the first possible border   Rejected and moving on.

A buttery yellow ? maybe     

Ah!    Now that's better. The aqua is strong enough to play with the strong colors of the large 15" blocks. The edge between the blocks and the border is visually too sharp so more trials and stash shopping in boxes and the trunk

The pieced border finishes the blocks on the edges of the quilt .

The floral print was tea dyed for a project that didn't happen and now has the perfect home. As a design element it carries the floral prints in the centre of each block out to the edges of the quilt.

Queen's Birthday long weekend or Cracker Night.  Fireworks and barbeques as those of us "Down Under" settle in for a couple months of short days.  Enjoy the weekend whatever it brings your way.

Terry

Oganisation vs Chaos

I cleaned and rearranged the sewing room.

 

 

Lots more space with the new arrangement

 

 

 

Clean and tidied !!!  Time for the next project?  I decided I needed to make a giant carry bag for my machine extension table .

 

 

 A search found enough printed corduroy for lining as well as outside. Batting and braid for handles all from the stash and I was on my way.

 

 

 

 



 

 

It was finished in time to use for class last Friday and much easier than a box.

 

 

Mess or creative endeavour??  I enjoy a balance of both  

 

which do you like?

 

Enjoy the remainder of your week   Terry