.....and then there were four

Hello Everyone,

 

I just finished stitching my fourth Lucy Boston block.  I think she's beautiful.



 

I'm slowly adding to my collection.  I cut out block #5 yesterday so I'll be ready to start the slow assembly process tonight.  This project reminds me of the poem Mary had a little lamb.  Everywhere that Lynn went, the lamb was sure to go.  I take my Patchwork of the Crosses project box with me everywhere.  We are bound at the hip.

The blocks are waaaayyyy toooooo addicting.  I love to watch the blocks come alive.  It is fun selecting the fabrics too.  Sometimes I prepare all of the pieces and then substitute something else that I like a bit better.  There are lots of blocks in this quilt, so you have many chances to be creative.

The acrylic template and papers that I use to create these blocks are HERE.  I will put a tutorial together one of these days when I don't have quite so many things on my quilting plate.  Happy Sunday.

Soon,
Lynn

My Easter Basket

Hello Everyone,

 

I stopped writing pattern directions long enough to work on my little basket.  I think three across would make a great table runner for Spring.

 

If I use it as a table runner, then I will place regular appliqued flowers in the center.  The raised flowers just won't work.  But if I turn the block into a pillow, I'll use the dimensional flowers. 

Quite often I'm asked how much fabric I buy.  When I find a wonderful tone on tone, the one I used for the setting triangles, I buy two or three yards.  This is an older fabric called Sweet Romance by Blackbird Designs.  When I bought it, I knew I would use it someday......I just have to remember that I have it, and where I put it.

We enjoyed a wonderful, soaking rain yesterday and throughout the night.  We also had many long, rolling claps of thunder across the mountains which is always a treat.  The thunder didn't bother Mazey at all.  When the thunder started in, I thought I was going to have a Golden Retriever lap dog, but she was fine.

More pattern writing for me today in addition to putzing around the cabin. As I sit at the dining room table and look around, all I see are cobwebs.  Is it too early in the year to pass them off as Halloween decorations? 

Soon,
Lynn

P.S.  One of my students from my Patchwork Math class posted about her experience HERE.  Diane was very creative and had fun arranging her components in interesting and different combinations.  You are a good student Diane.  Thank you so much for the "shout out".  ~~Lynn

Needles in the Pines

Hello Everyone,

 

I'm working on a variety of projects for my Sew'n Wild Oaks class for next Tuesday.  The girls wanted to work on smaller projects this year so they can finish them in a reasonable amount of time, as in within their lifetime!  I thought these little baskets made with a Dresden template would be fun.

 

I don't have anything remotely close to pastel in my house.  This is about as close as it gets.  I try to make samples that I will actually use.  I present my version to the class, and let them take the idea and run with it.  Some run faster than others but never with scissors!

I'm going to set this basket on point.  I'll probably add additional flowers at another time.  The tutorial for the flowers is located at the Virtual Classroom tab at the top of the blog. I still have to prep the basket for applique which is my nighttime job.  I don't like to applique during the day because I'm not a daytime watcher of TV.  I quilt and work better to music throughout the day.

Now this basket has a completely different look doesn't it?  Same pattern, different flowers.  I can see this block showcased in a red and brown quilt......a project which is on my bucket list.

I'm also spending about half of my days writing the directions for Grammy Squares.  I do all of my own graphics and they were quite tedious to create.  I finally just stopped, and started taking pictures of each step along the way.  I'm happier now and I think the directions are going to be much easier to follow.  Here's an example:

 

There is a written explanation for each and every step.  I found myself getting a little tired and goofy with so much time at the computer yesterday.  At one point I actually wrote, "The hexagon should now measure 3-1/4", if it doesn't, then call Houston because we have a problem!"  I may just leave it in the directions to see if anyone notices.

 

We are going to hunker down inside the cozy, toasty cabin for the next few days and weather the first measureable rain that we've had since Christmas Eve.  The wind is really picking up and the pine trees are whipping around like food in a blender.  I'd better get my applique prepped just in case the power goes out, which is a likely scenario.

 

Hope you have a problem free day and you don't have to call Houston.

 

Soon,

Lynn