It's been a gentle start to the new year here..... a bit of messing in the garden, (including a horrible wasp sting which is still irritating on Day 5 - gardening is dangerous so I will stick to sewing), normal duties of cleaning and shopping and some time playing in the sewing room.
My main focus has been getting the blocks done for my Trail Mix quilt...
Sorting the fabrics and cutting from scraps takes so much time, scraps need to be ironed as they come our of being scrunched up in the scrap baskets, then choosing which fabrics to put in the block and cutting all those little pieces.....
A great sense of satisfaction when little piles of pieces are made into blocks. All the blocks are 6" square.
24 of these blocks were made
42 of these blocks were made
All the main blocks are made now...
32 x 4 patch blocks (128 pieces)
38 x double 4 patch blocks (380 pieces)
44 x triple 4 patch blocks (968 pieces)
24 x double 9 patch blocks (552 pieces)
42 x 9 patch blocks (378 pieces)
That makes 2406 individual pieces to cut out!!!
It's been a great scrap buster. There are borders to go on and those need bigger than my scrap pieces so I will dig into larger stash that hasn't got a project.
I'd like to start putting some of the blocks together soon
My comfy sewing chair fabric is coming apart!
General craft store had a good sale on so I chose this Jocelyn Proust canvas print. I find the shop a bit of a nightmare so I just order on line and do a click and collect. So long as the local shop has it and we get a $5 voucher that way - or if they haven't got it can be delivered.
I will need Hubz help with this one
Crochet blanket has had a few rows added - each colour is 2 rows and I'm not doing them in a particular order as I have different amounts of each colour.
Quite a few blocks have been quilted. I am on Row 3 of 4 rows - 5 blocks in a row plus wide borders
Going around all the applique and a few details in when suitable. I do find it difficult doing outlines and in retrospect it would have been better on the sit down machine where I find I have better control..... Saying that I am not unhappy with it.
So that's been my week - groups are not meeting yet, I rather enjoy the quieter life for a bit.
Righto, Gotto Go.... time to think about some food for tonight... Chicken Mornay with veges methinks.
Take care.. have a lovely weekend
12 comments:
Scraps do take ages don't they! What a great mix of fabrics you have there, looking forward to seeing this one together. Love the fabric you chose for your seat cover. Quilting coming along nicely and the crochet looks great. xx
So much blocks... what wonderful blocks! I'm already looking forward to seeing them laid out.
Your new fabric for your stool is absolutely beautiful.
And your crocheted blanket is going to be gorgeous too; the way you've arranged the colors is simply wonderful... Lots of love from Viola
Your sewing chair will look very spiffy with its new cover....I didn't realise about the click and collect, I must try it! Looking forward to seeing what your 2406 pieces will make....well done on the quilting, it is time consuming but every stitch is worth it.
That is a lot of cutting out. You are off to a good start on it. Nice choice of fabric for your chair.
Those wasp stings are nasty.
I made Trail Mix a few years ago and didn't realise how many blocks there were in the quilt. Have fun.
Love the fabric you chose for your sewing chair.
The crocheted blanket is growing nicely.
Same home time is nice.
Lots of achievements this week Fiona - so sorry to hear about the wasp sting, they can be nasty! I do love the new chair fabric, please show us when it is done, it looks wonderful. xx
Great work with all that cutting and sewing Fiona, so many blocks!! Love the new chair fabric. Hope the wasp sting has eased now.
You have had a very busy week. Lots of scraps used up too. I hope that sting settles down soon.
Not to mention scraps seem to multiply all on there own too! Can't wait to see your Trail Mix come together.
Lovely fabric for your chair.
Happy quilting and crocheting, great weather for it up hear at present.
Ouch! I hope that wasp sting didn't cause prolonged pain. Nasty. I agree, stick to sewing lol. Only pin pricks to worry about. The crochet is looking good. So many lovely blocks to piece. You always have so many things on the go.
Those are a lot of lovely scrappy blocks! I love your crochet rug - I found my crochet basket today, I had packed it away to make space for visitors.. decided it was too hot and will ignore it a bit longer... Your quilting is just beautiful xx
Ooh. I like the look of those Trail Mix blocks. Good to see it progressing. Your chair will look lovely with its new cover. That is a design I used in a quilt a few years ago. Enjoy your quilting and crochet.
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