Sorry if a few are recaps from earlier this week but they do have red in them!
These are my Endless Diamond blocks I am hand piecing. Mine is drafted based on a photo I saw online but there is a pattern called Grandmothers Prize in a book called Great Scrap Bag Quilts 1980 by Jan Halgrimson. I got my book second hand from an on-line book store. My blocks are 12 inches and 12 are done. Time to prep some more!
This is my Stars and Nines top all sewn together. I have yet to hit Joann's for backing.... I was tired after the drive up to Gainseville yesterday and then a 1.5 hour sitting in the car and the drive home. It was HOT outside- 90 degrees and humid. Seems the AC was not working in the building so Greg was not a happy camper while in with the VA associated docs office either. This one is 48x60 and I have one more set to make a smaller version still.
I love how grouping the shades of colors really makes for a vibrant quilt.
This morning I finished stitching up one Stashbuster block to add to the other stars and nine block and 16 patch block in bright reds, and one flower for the midget applique border. I'll make another stashbuster and 16 patch block in maroons I think. The sweet confetti blocks will get made for next Saturday.
I am so tempted to prep a few hexagon quilt as you go blocks though... I got an early anniversary present in the mail yesterday. Since I had to order something from Amazon, I went with the Quilt Sense Hexagons & 60 Degree Triangles in 3 sizes instead of the Daisy and Grace templates. They should work the same... and I can use the 1 inch hexagon for quilt marking once I ever put my hexagon quilt together! I will be good and get the midget applique to a top before starting this new project though =)
9 comments:
I love the Endless Diamonds and I can't imagine the patience it takes to put them together by hand. The Stars and Nines look great too! Happy Saturday!
Smart thinking on your Hexie set, Deb. Half the price and it looks more versatile! Nice job on getting most of your RED blocks done for the RSC.
have fun with the horses! the diamonds are coming along so well!
The stars and nines came together beautifully!
Happy scraps in red! :) I got the Daisy and Grace templates from MSQCo and they came yesterday. I'm ready to try some of those blocks, too! So sorry you had to spend all that time in the car, especially the waiting time. I wouldn't want to go to Joann's after that either!
Hi,
Really love your Endless Diamonds...so pretty. I wouldn't even think about attempting this...I'm more of an applique gal. Your Stars and Nine quilt is beautiful...have a great day!
PS: Did you know your blog comments come through as "non reply blogger?" So I cannot reply directly to your comment. Don't know if it just me, or other people as well.
Jenny
Stars and Nines is awesome! It just sparkles!
That pattern was a great find and your ED blocks make such a good secondary pattern. The Stars and Nines is wonderfully vibrant.
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