In the nick of time...

Caught up - waiting for November's offering...

Liking my fabrics but the thread count in the red drives me crazy...

September's block went smoother...

Thought October's block was a "strange" one - not sure what to call it except done!

Pat in northern Wisconsin

 

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Block 6 finished...

This block was very enjoyable to applique - I did choose to do the center from one piece of my fabric. Thought there was more "control" and using the back basting technique really made for an easier finish. Looking forward to prepping for the borders!

Worked on this relaxing in the RV while my husband was shooting skeet.

Happy stitching everyone!

Pat

 

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Question about future borders

Now that we have received the 2nd block pattern, am looking at the 10 yards of background that will be used. Maybe I missed earlier estimates as to how much fabric to put aside for the borders? Based on the completed size of the quilt - 100 x100 would it be safe to assume we will need 3 1/2 yards for the borders. Sounds like our borders will be about 10" wide? We are getting 4 18" blocks cut from each yard of background x 25 blocks. So I am counting on using the other 6 1/2 yards for the blocks. Math was never my strong suit so hoping you can correct me or confirm. Thanks much.

Happy stitching!

Pat T

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Block # 1 finished

Nice to be underway with the rest of you...

Pat in snowy Wisconsin

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Just could not resist....

....joining in with each of you. So enjoyed working my way through the Cherry Tree quilt which I am presently hand quilting.
I love seeing all of your choices in fabrics - from the classic red and green to the warm cheddars. Since my Beyond the Cherry Tree was done in multiple reds and greens, my choice for this quilt has a different approach. The red floral you see is a Moda - 3 Sisters - Portobello Market. Found yardage a few years ago and it has been waiting...before I washed it, the finish had a sheen to it like chintz. Was disappointed when it disappeared but still love the color and print. The only other fabrics will be the blue and maybe a touch of the cinnamon now and then. The background is a light caramel.

I wish each of you happy stitching and look forward to sharing our journey together..now I need to catch up with everyone and return to working on Block 1...


Pat in snow covered northern Wisconsin

 

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