Valkyrie Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Smaller squares were made from 2.5 inch strips and sewn and cut to add to 4.5 inch floral squares (I think) - all joined up together with plaid rectangles made 16.5 inch squares - lost count then! There were a fair few of those. This is the largest one I've ever done (and it was surprisingly how huge when I joined it all up)! Not sure I need to do such a big one again, but it was a good exercise and this time, now that I made sure my seam allowance was marked to the scant quarter inch (ohhh what a lovely little tool that was), most of the seams lined up. There were a couple that I went wonky and if they looked really bad I just unpicked and had another go. Others were barely mismatched so I let them by - once quilted it won't show. And whoohoo in my stash in the cupboards I have wadding which matches the size. Says Queen. I guess that's larger than King. Well it is in my household - I'm the big lump and Muz is thinner! So just need backing. I'm going for normal American muslin for that. It'll be around £23 for the section and at 108 inches wide it will be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Brilliant work In my quest (and what a quest) to tidy the spare room, I have discovered a huge blue and white heavy cotton throw (think ticking type stripes). I will use that to back my latest quilt which I still haven't started work on Going to Germany with my Dad at the end of October and really want to take it with me to leave at the house there. It is Baltic there in the winter and I need a decent patchwork for the bed. I'm cheating and have bought a Moda layer cake (French General Collection) nice 10" squares which I might (or might not) cut into 5" squares..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Love that quilt Valkyrie It is very beautiful and you must be very proud of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Oooh pretty, Christian. Not really cheating, after all that cutting I can see the attraction of layer cakes and jelly rolls! Thanks Luvachicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 [/ My first attempt at the real pansies Plum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Oh fabulous, you"'ve made such a lovely piece Nice quilting as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Lots more practice needed!! but thank you. It was great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Looking good to me Blackrocksrock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Lots more practice needed!! but thank you. It was great fun. I don't think you need more practice, it looks very good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Should have been doing housework today - got a bit distracted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Ooh! The dust will still be there tomorrow - a good use of your time! Looks lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 A good distraction it can go over the dust. Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 A good distraction it can go over the dust. Love it Hmmm, hadn't thought of that - I must make many! It looks lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Still got to dust! Managed to get the tree up today though and l can see the imperfections in it but its just for us! Hubby may have broken ribs as he fell in the shower Thursday so having to do it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Oh no, how painful. He won't be wanting to do much for some time. Hope you're not entertain large numbers this year. Trees aren't supposed to be perfect they're fun, well until the cat puts their head through the lights and drags them off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Cat (Bengal) three year old was up the tree already! After that he left it alone but just waiting for it to come down at least once. You obviously have the same problem. Lost my quick unpick..... We have a klepper cat here and thankfully it had the top on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Klepper cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Pinches things!! Kleptomaniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I've got one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Well I've been doing Bonnie Hunter's mystery quilt. I'm still none the wiser as to how it will finish - there seems to be a lot of variations if you play with the bits! Clue 5 will be on Boxing day. I'm enjoying it so far, but I'm only doing half the amount for a smaller quilt. I can add bits to round it off if needs be. https://www.pinterest.com/koojie/allietare-mystery-quilt/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 looks really good - have been following her blog - usually do and its interesting as you are all doing varied things as you say. I managed to finish my own table runner and my fabric from Craftsy came today via my friend in USA and its gorgeous - actually looks scary to cut into it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Love playing with blocks, love sewing along with people on a challenge like this. Starting January I'm starting a sew a row round robin. We have to make a 6" row every month for different participants and each has their own theme, all sorts like beach, water, batiks, trees etc., mine is birds including poultry and habitat can't wait to see what others come up with It's international so the postie better behave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Pic of table runner needed Blackrocksrock and your package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Ipad mini cover for a friends mum, table runner for me (unpicked umpteen times) and my stash from the states Plum as well as a Klepper cat you and I seem to have the insomnia also - up early!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
