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 I started a new project this week. I was given the pattern by a friend although now rethinking that. After doing the first step there was a bit of confusion but I got it done. Onto the second step and again a little confusion...oh look the coloured diagram is incorrectly coloured...hmmm! I also have lots of leftover pieces...so stop! I sat down one evening and worked the math. I have never seen a published pattern with so many errors. Texted my friend and said we need to revisit using this pattern at guild. But once I figured out things it is going together fairly well. I am working with strips measuring 1,1.5,2 and the largest being 2.5". So some of the pieces finish at 1/2" but they look so good! I will only show sneak peek of blocks, so I can keep the pattern a secret for now!! I am using a grey background and a batik jelly roll to make the quilt. I had two jelly rolls and I think I may only need one...bonus!The block on the left finishes at 4.5" and the other one finishes at 8".

I have my blue quilt pin basted and plan to work on it today getting it machine quilted and put the binding on it. I even used up a chunk of fabric and a couple fat quarters for the backing. I love making scrappy backings even if they are a bit of work. This quilt also has batting pieces that were sewn together. It truly is scrappy through and through!!haha

The week goes by so fast and here we are at Sunday again. Slow stitching day with Kathy. She is very much into cross stitch and makes me want to do a long forgotten UFO of cross stitch that I have packed away. Maybe one day!!

Enjoy your week

Little jobs, big finishes

168 blocks 

 This week I have been sewing on my scrap blocks and have almost enough to start sewing them together. I might do some more thinking/designing before I just sew them altogether in one big chuck! It is similar to the JoAnna Merrill Duckworth pattern that is taking facebook by storm. I am thinking of sashing them in a dark purple. I have some purple but not sure there is enough yardage!! I need to  make 12 more blocks or if sashing them 24 more blocks. But they do work up quite quickly and are fun to do. No rotary cutting just using my scissors!! I started with the box below full of blues and some pink for the center. I added a few more lighter blues and this is what is left!! It is going to be fun laying this out and figuring out how to put it together!!

remaining blues from box

I also got my Jack's chain quilted this week by my friend Natalie. I had to add to the top and side of the backing so the she would have enough space. I understand now when they say 4 inches all around extra.. it is important! Although I didn't have much choice as this was the backing I wanted to use and there was almost not enough. Today will be trimming this quilt and getting the binding on it. Then I will have lots of slow stitching to do while I watch the nascar race later today! Sorry for the not so great photo but it is a huge quilt and the grass outside is still wet so the studio floor it is!!

Jack's chain quilted

This week I have also been wrapping and making more hexies for the borders of my quilt. Once I start adding them I will post another photo of my progress.

Kathy has been doing lots of embroidery and cross stitch. Almost makes me want to get out my long forgotten project...maybe this week! Looking in to see what everyone else is slow stitching. Join them and see!

Have a great week doing something you enjoy!