By the end of the QAL, I had finished 3 blocks and considered various layouts to a quilt with just three blocks.
Since I enjoyed the whole process of making the block, including the fancy fabric folding technique required to get the pieces, I started on a 4th block.
Saturday, I finally finished that 4th and final block! I had left it in a almost done state for almost a year - somewhat unusual for me! Other handwork projects were more important or interesting to me.
I had an opportunity on Saturday to sit and sell tickets to our raffle quilt so I grabbed my applique bag and went to work! I had only that bumpy inner ring to finish. It didn't take too long.
The fabric I used was Desert Bloom line by Sherri from A Quilting Life. I will assemble the blocks into a 2 x 2 grid. I am planning on straight line quilting this one although I was also thinking about concentric circles.....
Next step to trim and assemble my quilt top!
Have a wonderful day! Patty
Patty, I'm impressed that you started with this for your first needleturn experience. I've done a little needleturn. I had intended to participate in the QAL and all I accomplished was buying the pattern. At some point, I'd like to still make a quilt. I adore the pattern. I've lost my desire to do much quilting, I do like hand stitching and I've even lost the desire for that. Most of my handwork is knitting these days. You did an amazing job and especially for a first attempt.
ReplyDeleteThe blocks look wonderful together! Congratulations on getting the 4th block finished. :)
ReplyDeleteClap, Clap, Clap - good job finishing up the block. Four is so much better than three.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, and it will be an amazing finish! I really love the colors.
ReplyDeleteDid you have a lot of questions about your handiwork as you sold tickets?
Your needle turn appliqué is beautiful! I will enjoy seeing this turned into a quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look great! I participated in that QAL, too, and my *one* completed block still isn't a finished project. So you've got me beat, times four!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look great! I admit that I finished one of my blocks (even hand quilted it) and all it needs is a backing to make it into a pillow and I just have not finished it yet :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks, Patty. I have that pattern, and as I think ahead to 2019, it should go to the top of my handwork list.
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