December 31, 2019
2019 PNQS year in review.
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April 05, 2019
It’s time for our last block! I cut this one out quickly with my Accuquilt cutter and the 6” Qube. Many people think that with a 6” Qube, you are limited to 6” blocks, but I hope this quilt along has shown that there are many possibilities when you combine the shapes. This 12” block has over 70 pieces! The center section is a bit smaller than the other blocks so I did end up cutting the small triangles and rectangles with a ruler and rotary cutter. Here is the block all cut and ready to be sewn.
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March 28, 2019
Here we are on the final block. Our time together has flown past. Ideally, slightly darker fabric for the beige choice would have provided a more floral looking block. However, in this color choice the navy takes the front stage in the design choice.
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March 05, 2019
We are getting so close to finishing our blocks! I love how the pattern designer used a pinwheel block as the center of the first three blocks, and now a nine patch for the last three blocks. It is a clever way to change things around. I find that the nine patches go together quickly and I am eager to see these blocks completed.
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February 19, 2019
Can you believe it? We have tipped past the half way mark and I hope you are enjoying this quilt as much as I have. I love the elegant colors and the imaginative flowers that unfold with each block. This one looks a bit like a star flower.
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February 05, 2019
This block was a fast and fun one to make! It was also the first time I used a #6 Accuquilt die to cut units. Don’t you love the square on point? It was easy to figure out which die to use. When you look at this block, it is essentially a 9 patch block.
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January 11, 2019
Grids…..let’s consider them for a moment or two. When I consider translating a quilt pattern from the original pattern and instructions for AccuQuilt or my specialty rulers---Half Square Triangle and Quarter Square Triangle Ruler---I consider how the block is divided. At this point, it does not matter what size the block is or what size the pieces are, what matters is how the block is divided into segments. If you look closely at the block above, this block is a 4 x 4 grid.
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January 08, 2019
The Big Reveal and other matters…..
Christmas and New Years came and went so fast…..as always I’m an early bird and waiting for the clue is a challenge for me...I’m with the Aussie’s, feels like I have been waiting all day to begin the fun.
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January 01, 2019
For this block, I thought I would share the process that I use when I piece blocks like these. After cutting all of my units on my Accuquilt cutter, I laid them out on a flannel board to verify placement. You can make your own with a piece of cardboard foam board. I simply wrapped it with white flannel and taped it to the back. I’ve used this for a number of years and it really helps to keep your block pieces in order, especially if you need to move them around at all.
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December 27, 2018
What a fun, busy week I’ve had….kids home from college, last minute shoppers at the store and the early arrival of my parents had me scratching my head and wondering if I could sneak off for some sewing. Most people could probably just get up early ahead of their family but most people don’t have early rising parents like mine ( I inherited the trait). Fortunately for me, my mom is always willing to play in the sewing studio with me.
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