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| BTCT Block # 24 |
I did not get as much handwork done when I was in Australia as I had hoped. I had taken 6 blocks to work on. I completed 1 and worked on 2 others. I worked on this Beyond the Cherry Trees block on the plane from Adelaide and then during my layover in the Hong Kong airport, I was able to lay out the pink centers and get some more work done. I only dropped 1 pin. I had threaded several needles and knotted the threads before leaving. Then I forgot to check my nice sharp little scissors so had to give them up at the security desk. Interesting that I took the same scissors on a flight to the USA last year without problem. Good thing that I have several extra pairs.
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| AWS Block # 1 |
I have gotten this far on the Antique Wedding Sampler Block #1. I joined the Homestead Heath BOM. I am told that it is the hardest one. That is probably why they sent a very generous amount of fabric for this first block . . . in case I had to redo it a couple of times. So far, I only redid one of the brown star points after cutting off the inside point of the pink thing I appliqued in the center. Now I am trying to figure out how to get it to lay straight and smooth on the background. I know I have a lot of pins in it holding it in place. But I think I have to get that center circle round first. It will be reversed appliqued once I have it right. Somehow, seeing the photograph helps get a perspective on it that I cannot see with it in front of me. I hand pieced it. Feeling quite pleased with myself at this point. This block will finish at 12 inches. It is the first of 25. No hurry. But the next 4 block kits were on my desk when I got home last night.
Happy to Be Home Blessings,
Chris
What a fantastic block. Certainly difficult to make.
ReplyDeleteDi Ford says it is the most difficult block in the quilt. I hope so.
DeleteChris you do beautiful work! Whoop whoop for you! Those two blocks are so lovely. The second does look quite challenging.
ReplyDeleteThankyou. I appreciate the encouragements. I find it easier to just jump right into the challenging block and not spend so much time thinking about it.
DeleteYour blocks both look very nice. I enjoy watching your progress.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is good to see progress.
DeleteLovely blocks and AWS certainly looks tricky! Nuisance with the scissors - I've had to surrender a couple of pairs that way too :(
ReplyDeleteIt is tricky. But I decided to step it up a notch with the skills so hand piecing it will be.
DeleteYou certainly should be quite pleased with yourself! :)
ReplyDeleteYou certainly should be quite pleased with yourself! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great block.Sorry about the scissors being taken when flying....
ReplyDeleteIt was my own fault for not paying attention.
DeleteWhat beautiful work! That second one is awesome, though it looks like it must have been really hard to get right.
ReplyDeleteI do not have it right yet. It is only pinned in place for now.
DeleteWow... that is a doozy! Looks beautiful! Great job on such a challenging block!
ReplyDeleteIt is a doozy. I was looking at the next 4 block kits and ended up putting them away for now.
DeleteNo pressure. It's the first of 25 blocks, 12 setting triangles and 4 corner triangles. I am looking forward to the broderie perse.
ReplyDeleteTwo pretty blocks. I am amazed you were able to get anything done while on vacation. I never do.
ReplyDeleteIt all depends on the type of vacation. I try to do a bit of hand work each day when I am away. But it also depends on where I am and if I have a table and chair that are comfortable. I take a portable lamp with me and bought a new one that charges up on my computer. I do not do the typical tourist thing but rather go to spend time with people.
DeleteBoth such gorgeous blocks! I'm sorry you lost your scissors. Thanks for linking to WIPs Be Gone, Chris.
ReplyDeleteI had 3 more pairs in my checked bags.
Deletelooks lovely…as for not getting sewing done on holidays i do suppose you were holidaying instead
ReplyDeleteMost of my holidays are hanging out with the people I am visiting. But then this time we did do some touristy things and visit some farms.
DeleteWhat great blocks! I think a break can always help you return refreshed to the WIP pile and yours are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe break was wonderful. These are the blocks I took with me to work on.
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