some shunshine
a little bit of snow
putting away the Christmas decoration
a very special houseguest
a lot of fog
and much more
Friday, January 31, 2020
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Blockheads 3 - Crown and Star
As this block is made up of many pieces I went for a 12" block.
I love how the precise measurements in the patterns and the scant 1/4" foot of my sewing machine are delivering perfect blocks. Thanks to all the designers!
This is the link to Betsy's blogpost.
I love how the precise measurements in the patterns and the scant 1/4" foot of my sewing machine are delivering perfect blocks. Thanks to all the designers!
Blockheads 3
Crown and Star by Betsy Chutchian
This is the link to Betsy's blogpost.
Friday, January 24, 2020
Blockheads 2 - Sunshine Star
A nice little (6 inch) block that I really enjoyed making.
Here is the link to Sherri's blogpost.
Blockheads 2
Sunshine Star by Sherri McConnell
Here is the link to Sherri's blogpost.
Friday, January 17, 2020
Blockheads 1 - Star Chain
For the third year in a row Moda is launching their Blockheads. That means 56 quilt blocks in 56 weeks. As I lost my sewing mojo in the last months I decided to join this sew-along to get back on track again.
I defined some restrictions for myself:
1. No fabric buying - only using my stash.
2. No paper-piecing as I hate this technique (which is therefore not really a restriction but a permission).
3. I chose a dark gey background fabric. I have a bit over 2 yards and I will sew along as long as this fabric lasts.
4. The blocks are given in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 inches. I decided to make them either in 6 or in 12 inches. This should make for a nice, lively, not too big sampler quilt. And the 12 inch option will make it easier to sew the blocks with many pieces.
So here we go!
Here is the link to Corey Yoder's blogpost.
I really liked to sew this 12" block. And especially the colors I've chosen. It was a rainy gray day and the fabrics really brought sunshine into it.
To place the half-square triangles correctly I fold them and the squares in half and pinched them with two fingers to get a mark in the fabric. In the picture (left) I marked this pinch with a gray line. Then put the right sides of the fabric together matching the marks. Pin and sew (right).
I defined some restrictions for myself:
1. No fabric buying - only using my stash.
2. No paper-piecing as I hate this technique (which is therefore not really a restriction but a permission).
3. I chose a dark gey background fabric. I have a bit over 2 yards and I will sew along as long as this fabric lasts.
4. The blocks are given in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 inches. I decided to make them either in 6 or in 12 inches. This should make for a nice, lively, not too big sampler quilt. And the 12 inch option will make it easier to sew the blocks with many pieces.
So here we go!
Blockheads 1
Star Chain by Corey Yoder
Here is the link to Corey Yoder's blogpost.
I really liked to sew this 12" block. And especially the colors I've chosen. It was a rainy gray day and the fabrics really brought sunshine into it.
To place the half-square triangles correctly I fold them and the squares in half and pinched them with two fingers to get a mark in the fabric. In the picture (left) I marked this pinch with a gray line. Then put the right sides of the fabric together matching the marks. Pin and sew (right).
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
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