Deciding to 505 baste a Dresden that spans around 40" and then machine applique it wasn't one of my finest hours and after some deliberation I chickened out and decided on the long route.
Just the thought of' all that whip stitching wasn't making me do a happy dance and then I read Charlotte's post and am dreading it even more now. Still it's going to look brilliant when finished ;-). I have self-imposed a deadline for the LMQG meet on the 7th July to have the top finished.
In a typical avoidance manoeuvre I decided to have a mess around with a couple of paper pieced blocks, with no particular purpose for either.
A whirling hexagon I found on Quilters cache. A few of these would make a lovely cushion.
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| http://www.quilterscache.com/W/WhirlingHexagonBlock.html |
And this geese block on a pinterest board, which I cannot find again. I have been known to say that there is no such thing as a ugly rainbow, I am taking that back with this block!
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| Fugly block!! |
I love how this quilt is going to have all my favourite bits of fabric on it and I do love a circle ;-)
Right that Dresden isn't going to sew itself down....
That bee bock is fabulous and looking forward to your dresden : )
ReplyDeleteLove your circles bee block. Now, get stitching!
ReplyDeleteI love the Bee Block....I really want to be in a bee!
ReplyDeleteyou'll be FINE!!!! I spray basted mine down and then machine stitched around the inner edge. It worked pretty well (and the next layer of petals conveniently hides the mess ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love the whirling hexagon!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I just figured out that when British people say "cushion" they are talking about throw pillows. Quick on the uptake, I am. :)
Loving the circles. But stop putting off the Dresden. GO!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the Bloom!
ReplyDeleteBee blocks are going to look stunning together x
Listen to quilty podcasts while you sew your big dresdan, the time will fly by. I really love that geese block. Your circles will be fun!
ReplyDeleteA 40" Dresden? You are adventurous! I can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteLove your circle block!
I'm really hoping the LMQG meet is the 8th - otherwise I can't come! Now, stop procrastinating and get applique-ing those Dresdens! :-)
ReplyDeleteCharlottes post put me off bloom a bit... Although I think I will tackle it one day, it's a gorgeous pattern! Love your bee block.
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