The two quilts I’m working on got some progress this week:
(1) Collection for a Cause - Community is on the design wall, or at least 1/2 of it. The blocks are now all adjusted to the same size, and here are all the solid diamonds for it. I put the darks and lights into vertical rows. Next, when they are all sewn, I’ll put up the four-patch diamonds into the blank spots.
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As I am working on this quilt, I realized that since I cut all the diamonds shorter and fatter than the instructions, the quilt will probably be shorter and fatter too…..but, since the cutting mistake gave me extra fabric left over from the kit, I am making more diamonds to add three more rows to make the final quilt longer. I will have to see what size it turns out, as I am thinking it should be fairly close in size compared to the original pattern. We shall see. This quilt is certainly an adventure. (2). The Cousin’s Walk quilt borders are coming along. Two borders are finished, and the last two borders are now 1/2 finished. I had set a goal of having the borders completed by the end of January, but that may realistically be the end of February. I am a slow appliquér. But it is not a race, right? Here’s a picture of the two side borders as they are right now:  How are your projects coming along. Please update us by joining our Design Wall Monday Linky Party below. Thanks! I really enjoy seeing your progress and seeing your pictures. |
9 comments:
Appliqueing is not a race! I am much slower at applique than Elaine or Edith are/were. What is important is that it eventually is finished. Happy stitching!
I love your appliqué borders! Some day I want to try that too. Greta to see your quilt progress. The diamond one is very interesting too. is it going to be handpieced?
You've definitely been able to salvage the project after the cutting error. It's been a lot of work but it's going to pay off. The applique borders are looking good too. You've definitely been moving along on your older projects.
Those appliqué borders are looking adorable! I find it difficult to estimate the final size of quilts with diagonal rows. Last time I made one, it came out wider than longer...
I like that you are intrepid! I'm not sure how I would react if I cut some blocks wrong. But you are plowing forward and it's looking good. You are making progress on your applique borders too. It looks like it was a great week for you.
Diamond piecing is something I'd like to work on. I like the soft, toasty colorway (warmth is attracting all of us just now!). And, oh, those applique borders! Wonderful!
That is a really cool quilt. the diamonds seem like they would be a challenge!!
The "adventure" quilt will be stunning, no matter the size it ends up. The applique borders are looking wonderful.
Hi Judy, the adventure quilt may be a challenge but it's looking great! Appliqué is definitely not a race - when it's done, you will have won, no matter when it is :-) Take care.
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