Category: Blocks
I had posted a few photos of my string blocks on Instagram, and my daughter was asking me to post a photo that would show the size of the block. The blocks are made up of four 5 inch smaller blocks, that when sewn together, finish at one 10 inch block. I have thrown myself […]
Just a quick update that my green string blocks are all done. This is how the blocks will be arranged in the quilt top. A center red block with surrounds of yellow blocks, then green blocks, then blue blocks, then more red blocks. I am well into finishing the blue blocks and then will start […]
I was complaining yesterday about how long it is taking me to make these string blocks. Each full block consists of four quarter block units. You need four of these to make one full block as shown in the photo below: So I decided not to be so block focused and instead work on […]
Enough with the reviews and re-caps already, right? lol Back to sewing. As those of you who follow this blog know, I am participating in The Moda String Along. I am using a pattern called "String Along" by Clark Street Quilts to make my blocks. There will be yellow blocks, blue blocks, green blocks and […]
The Moda String Along is officially under way. It's a New Year, so a fresh project is called for, don't you agree? I had a project in mind and made a few test blocks last week when I had a bit of down time. The idea is, you use scraps (or not) and make some […]
This may be my cutest Christmas table runner ever. I absolutely adore how this turned out. I used The Pattern Basket pattern "Christmas Pines". The pattern is for a quilt, with sashings etc. I just wanted the block pattern and used my imagination to turn it into a table runner. I made 18 blocks and […]
I have been so determined to crank out some new Christmas table runners this year. I had an idea that it might be nice to use some French General red fabrics and create something. I haven't ever done a full sized Drunkard's Path quilt, but love curved piecing. I made a couple dozen Drunkard's Path […]
This week still finds me playing around with different Christmassy blocks. I have a notion that I would like some new table toppers/runners this year. The tree and house blocks in the photo are from an old Nancy Martin book called Make Room for Christmas Quilts. The book has a lot of really nice patterns […]
I got an idea that I needed to make another Christmas themed table runner over the weekend and spent some time searching for free patterns on line. Lucky me, I found a super cute one which originated from the Moda Bake Shop. Here is a link to download the free pattern. I had a couple […]
Here is a little sideways view of my almost completed red and white Christmas quilt. I have been getting up into the sewing room sporadically and making the rest of the flying geese. Only three more strips of ten geese to go, then I will assemble the sections. The final step will be to add […]
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Hello, I’m Nicole, an enthusiastic quilter and fabric lover. This blog is mainly about my quilting journey, but I share some of my other interests as well, which include reading, cooking, decorating, lifestyle, and my family. When I am not quilting, I am reading, and will share monthly book reviews in this space. I love to hear back from my followers and enjoy getting to know you.
