Actually, it should be a “piecing” update. This weekend I completed the construction of the blocks for the new quilt top. I’ve posted a picture of four of the blocks in an earlier entry.
\nThe quilt top calls for 42 blocks which are 12 x 12 inches. There will be six blocks across and seven rows down when the blocks are sewn together. This week I have to put up a flannel design wall, and pin the blocks up in the order they will be assembled. I’ll sew the blocks into rows, and then assemble the rows. This quilt will have two borders in medium and darker blue, and I think the binding will match the outer border. I have to choose a backing fabric, and a batting, and then it can be sent off to the ladies who machine quilt for me.
\nI was sewing along at lightning speed this morning, only to find that I was one block short of my goal. I pieced together some of the scraps of batik and made two more blocks, so I have one to spare. If it isn’t used, I’ll make a pillow out of the block.
\nWhen the quilting is done, I’ll try to post a picture of the quilt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Actually, it should be a “piecing” update. This weekend I completed the construction of the blocks for the new quilt top. I’ve posted a picture of four of the blocks in an earlier entry. The quilt top calls for 42 … Continue reading