Really I was just a little bit bad. Now that I had the lifter I needed to try it out. I had this pink and brown block that I needed to work on. It is due to the Belleville quilt show in September,but I want it out of my life ASAP. I HATED making this block, and would like to have chucked it into the trash. It came out ok I guess, if you don't look too closely. It was about a quarter of an inch shy if 12.5 inches so I trimmed it and put a border on it. It is the first time I have mitered a border. I found an online site and it walked me through it. It was not as difficult as I thought it would be to do and I like how it came out. Of course, just like EVERYTHING else on this block, I had to rip one side out because I didn't think about matching the stripes but they match now! My DD1 saw it and remarked how wonderful it might be to have a whole quilt made of this block. I say kill me now! I used templates and this was supposed to be a completely different block, but it is now DONE and I can send it on it's way.
I asked everyone in my new quilt group to make 2 blocks for the Belleville quilt show contest. I am having them all make a pink and brown block and the second one is their choice. I chose a Halloween theme. Big surprise there, huh? Guess who wanted to fly in to help me? Yep, it's Happy Owl again. Love her!
I will need to stitch around her and will probably do that tomorrow. I can't believe how long it took me to do that other stupid block. I still need to do the Jelly Roll QAL block and am hoping to work on that tomorrow too.
Have a wonderful evening!!
Well regardless of how hard it was it came out beautifully....hand piecing it would have been easier ROFL. I love Happy Owl!!
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Pam that Halloween fabric is darling! I can see why it had to come home with you. I love the block, it turned out perfect, sorry it was tricksy! Happy Owl looks wonderful, it's very good to see her again.
ReplyDeleteI bought that same fabric but don't know what to make with it. Please post when you use yours.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE my knee lift and can barely do without it - it is especially good when paper piecing - I also use the thread cutter and use my LEFT foot on 'the gas'. It took some time to get used to the knee lifter, but it's a wonderful tool to increase efficiency. Hope you find it useful also.
ReplyDeleteBTW - the block is gorgeous!
I love your blocks, but Happy Owl is the best.
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Just wanted to drop by and wish you a very happy 30th anniversary of your 21st birthday!! I love it!! I hope you had a most MARVELOUS day! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the pink block, especially the little cross in the middle. I hope you had a fabulous birthday yesterday (or is it still today over your way?!!!). xo
ReplyDeletei'm making a quilt with The Ghastlies in mauve - VERY nice fabric to work with (the people sure are big, aren't they?!?) - it's for my sister ... i was gonna give it to her for her 30th wedding anniversary just before halloween - but she told me she doesn't want to share it with Mr. Husker - bwah ha ha!
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