Just watch another episode of Project Runway. I am not sure why I like the show unless it reminds me of when I sewed prom and wedding dresses. I think it is more the awe that I feel to think of what they can design in a short amount of time.
Today was another day of finishing old projects. One more quilt ready to be quilted and another sewn together but not quite done. I am not sure how many more projects are hidden in my sewing area. It does feel good to clean a spot & get something finished.
Let us proceed to today's block. I picked London Roads for it's different look. It looks like houses going in a circle or is it arrows going in a circle the other direction. You decide.
Cutting
Light fabric
one 3 1/4" sq. cut diagonally twice
two 2 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once
one 2 1/2" sq.
four 1" x 2 1/2" rectangles
Dark fabric
one 3 1/3" sq. cut diagonally twice
eight 1 1/4" x 2 1/2" rectangles
That's all for now.
Terry
For me, if it is Wednesday, it is soup night with the grandkids. Tonight, it was turkey noodle soup, crackers and monster cookies. With Grandma's help, we did homework. Thank goodness, they are in elementary school.
We have had a busy week following the grandkids activities. Attending football games, cheerleading competition, and black belt testing has been tiring but lots of fun.
Now to the second most important topic. Today's block--Arkansas Crossroads. This is a simple block with 12 squares and 4 HST.
Cutting
Medium Light #1, Medium Dark & Dark
four 2" squares of each fabric
Light & Medium Light #2
two 2 3/8" squares cut diagonally once to make HST or use your favorite method
I have been working on some ideas to use the blocks besides the lap quilt that I am working on. I hope to have them finalized shortly.
Until the next time,
Terry
It is nice to be home after a great weekend in Pierre. The ladies were wonderful and lots of quilts and food. I enjoyed myself and met some great quilters.
Today was soup night with the grandkids. They came and went. The mess is picked up. I thought this would be a great time to share another block.
Cat's Cradle was picked so that you can do half square triangles that will be sewn into larger triangles. They are then sewn to another triangle to make the square used in the block.
Cutting
Light fabric
two 2 1/2" sq.
three 2 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once
three 1 7/8" sq. use with the dark fabric 1 7/8" to make HST
Dark fabric
one 2 1/2" sq.
nine 1 7/8" sq. use 3 of them with the light fabric 1 7/8" sq.
cut the other 6 diagonally once to make the larger triangle
I think that this is a fun two color block. Enjoy
Terry
Well, I spent the day getting ready to leave town for the weekend. My husband will be going with me to help vend at a quilt retreat. I will be spending my time teaching. Hopefully, I can remember everything for the project to go together easily. So Pierre here I come.
Before I leave, here is today's block. It look like Card Trick but there are some slight differences. The block is called Color Wheel.
Cutting
Light fabric
two 2 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once for the HST
one 3 1/4" sq. cut diagonally twice for HST variation
Four different Medium fabrics
one 2 7/8" sq. cut diagonally once for HST & HST variation
one 3 1/4" sq. cut diagonally twice for HST variation (you will only use one triangle from each fabric)
Dark fabric
one 2 1/2" sq. for the center
I will return next week to post the next block. Enjoy your block and the weekend.
Terry
Another soup night is over. The grandbabies were over for chili and chocolate cookies. Fun and games was played by all until the parents came to pick them up. It is wonderful to have them so close.
Tomorrow I need to get everything ready to go to Pierre. I will be teaching at a retreat this weekend. I have to make sure that I am prepare for the class and truck show.
Today's block is made of half square triangles and 4-patches.
Here is Prairie Queen.
Cutting
Light fabric
two 2 7/8" sq. for the HST
eight 1 1/2" sq. for the 4-patch
one 2 1/2" sq. for the center
Medium fabric
two 2 7/8" sq. for the HST
eight 1 1/2" sq. for the 4-patch
Reminder HST--half square triangle
Prairie Queen is a block that I used in a lap quilt. The size of blocks that I made were 9 1/2". The light fabric was the same throughout the quilt. The medium fabric was different in each block.
Have fun.
Terry
For those of us that know the cold is coming, enjoyed the nice weekend. It was ideal weather to watch the grandsons play football. One won his game, the other lost his. From a grandmother's point of view, they were both the MVP.
Today I was busy trying to get some quilting finished. My day will be done as soon as you get your next block.
Stellie is the block. I hope you like it.
Cutting
Light fabric
one 3 1/4" sq. cut diagonally twice for the hour glass
four 2 1/2" sq. for the corners
Medium fabric
two 3 1/4" sq. cut diagonally twice for the hour glass
one 2 1/2" sq. for the center
Dark fabric
one 3 1/4" sq cut diagonally twice for the hour glass
If you do not want to cut the hour glass pieces first then sew, you can sew first then cut & mix them & sew again. Your choice.
Terry
Greetings,
It is late. I was going to post earlier but I was busy long arm quilting.
Here is today's block--Greek Cross.
Cutting
Dark fabric
two 2 7/8" sq. for half sq. triangles
Medium fabric
one 2 1/2" sq.
four 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" rect.
Light fabric
two 2 7/8" sq. for half sq. triangles
four 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" rect.
Use your favorite method to make your HST.
Check out our tutorials on youtube at Fabric Junction.
Enjoy,
Terry
