I’ve been so bad about sewing so far this summer that I decided I have to actually schedule the time to do it! So, I have been trying to get in a couple of hours or more every morning before it gets too hot upstairs. We have air conditioning, but Dennis keeps his eye on how much solar power we are using, so I try to be careful.
To be honest, I can’t remember the actual numbers of these FQS Designer Mystery 25 blocks! I know I have made 5 blocks so far, but I did at least one of them out of order (#8, I think). I think these may be blocks 3 and 4. I’ve got the fabrics for 5 and 6 all starched and ready to cut out, so my plan is to tackle them tomorrow. Over the weekend, my goal is to get the blocks together for the 4th at Granny’s project. Won’t it be nice to have that top done by the actual 4th of July? Truth be told, I am ready to move on from red, white, and blue!
I know I said I might revisit the red fabric I used for those red star points at the center of the quilt top. However, when I look at that quilt in person, the red dot I used shows up great. I guess I won’t worry about how it seems darker in photos, because really? How often am I going to look at that quilt in a photo when I have it on my porch or my bed?
Hope you all have a great weekend! Our weather here is just about perfect. Maybe there will be a BBQ in Dennis’ and my weekend plans.
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Designer mystery blocks look nice. Glad you decided on letting the red stay. I does make the star pop nicely – but doesn’t detract from the other stars either.
I’m embarking on Jessica Dayon’s latest sew along. Not done Courthouse Steps before – and I’m a sucker for stars anyway!
Dennis and my husband ought to compare notes! Can I do washing today? Not yet. Ugh! Then again I do have treadles to hand – all time favourite 66K Singer – named Jeanette MacDonald! That keeps him happy!
I love Jessica Dayon and love watching her YouTube channel. She is so prolific and seems like such a genuinely nice woman. The only thing that makes me a bit twitchy about her is that she doesn’t pin and press as she goes along. She’s very fast as a result. Her piecing looks very accurate, so clearly her methods work for her. I don’t have that kind of confidence!
Just wondering if you have a tutorial post on how starch your fabrics? I think you use liquid starch rather than spray starch. I was gifted some liquid starch but wasn’t sure if you used it full strength or diluted it somewhat. Enjoy reading your blog and seeing your quilts!
This is a link to a recent post I made about how I starch: https://sisterschoicequilts.blog/2025/03/starching-in-the-sunshine/
I do not use liquid starch. I have tried it and found it to be a big mess, and my fabrtic came out terribly wrinkled
I use cans of Faultess Spray Starch, many cans. I saturate the fabric and let it air dry outside. I iron when dry (not before).
The mystery blocks are very pretty, lovely fabrics. The 4th at Granny’s quilt top is perfect, I wouldn’t change a thing. Like you said you will not be looking at it in pictures. Have a great weekend!
You too Sandra!
I think the center red star looks just fine. Not surprised the camera changes the perspective somewhat. It frustrates me when I’m photographing my needlepoint as well. Colors are never quite what they are to the naked eye. Everything you do always looks great.
Your Designer Mystery blocks look so light & airy. Just what this time of year calls for! Enjoy your weekend BBQ!