Before I started teaching my quilt class, I thought it would be a good idea to take a beginner class myself just to make sure I'm not missing anything. I'm working on my March blocks today, I'm a bit behind with everything else I want to do. Here are the blocks that I have finished so far. I'm working on a sixth block right now and will update the posting shortly. (updated) Then I will need to get busy on my April blocks, but I have a secret stash of hexies already made up, so I am ahead of the game there! These blocks are all made with Kaffe Fasset fabrics and some random batiks, thai silk and blender cottons.
The other project I have been working on is a "Swoon" quilt. You can get the pattern here: Thimbleblossoms Swoon Quilt Pattern The blocks are great fun, they are 24" square and I have been making them more difficult and challenging for myself by incorporating the stack and whack technique. Here is a link for a great tutorial on stack and whack blocks...Connecting Threads Stack and Whack tutorial Here are the blocks that I have assembled so far, I have 5 more to go! If you like the stack technique, there are some great books on the subject by Bethany Reynolds.
And if that wasn't enough, I decided that I needed a new pillow cover for an old pillow so I dug through my stash and came up with this. It's two inch square, half square triangle blocks assembled in an off set manner.
My sweet husband offered to hold up the quilt for a picture...so this is officially a "Walking Quilt" now!
Okay, I better get back to the iron and sewing machine! I have 3 more Craftsy blocks to do to get caught up! And maybe I can get another Swoon block cut out before I have to clean house.
HI Karen,
ReplyDeleteLove reading about your other projects! This quilt is the one the FH library is doing a version of for their raffle quilt. Yours turned out nicely!