Continuing on with the Comfort and Joy quilt piecing, this weekend I made six star blocks (in two sizes--6-1/2" and 8-1/2").
The camera caught just a little sneak peak of this month's applique block for the quilt--can you see it there at the top right of the photo? It's also upside down, so it probably doesn't look like much, and I can't reveal it for a few more days. That's fine with me though--I'm just getting started on it!
Beside making stars, I completed a square in square block and quite a few flying geese--I think there are over 30 of those.
Because the geese are totally scrappy, I didn't use any of the no-waste, quick methods, but I DID save the corners I cut off, and I sewed them all together into little pinwheel blocks. The quilt uses a number of plain strips, and I think I'll replace some of those with the pinwheels, for a little added interest.
This means I'm done with all of the block piecing--now I "just" have to make all the applique blocks--AND I have to catch up on blocks one and two, since we're making block three this month.
I love this quilt! I'm glad Anne twisted my arm and forced me to join in. Who else is working on it? Want to play along with us?
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4 comments:
Morning Kim - 3am on the east coast - can't sleep...did you make the stars by paper piecing? Very nice and such a nice mix of fabrics! Good job!!
Oh, all the parts look great it is going to be a very pretty quilt. Soon you will be able to tackle the applique.
Kim - I am constantly amazed at how much you accomplish! And you do it all beautifully! Thanks so much for continuing to share - I love seeing your work!
I like the stars...what are you going to do with them? Are they paper pieced? You are able to accomplish so much even tho working full time! Enjoy your blog.
Gloria
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