My Rin Block

Cheryl and Cindy have kicked off a new QAL to make Carolyn Friedlander's Rin pattern.

I have really been enjoying needle-turned applique since being introduced to the technique at a guild meeting.

It took me awhile (and several practice attempts) to get the fabric folded properly to begin auditioning templates for my block.

Once cut out, I pin basted and then thread basted. I've taken Carolyn's needle-turned applique class on Creative Bug and am following her technique of basting 1/4'' from the edge.

I am going to start to applique around the easy outer edges of each circle first before tackling the bumps.  (Not sure what to call them!)

I don't know if I'll make one block or a whole quilts worth but I will be using fabric from Moda Desert Bloom line by Sherri from A Quilting Life.

Have a wonderful day! Patty

100 Days 100 Blocks - the first 10

Have you joined into the Instagram QAL to make 100 blocks in 100 days?

Angie runs great high energy QALs.  For this one, the challenge in keeping organized and remembering to IG a specific block on a specific day for 100 days.  (Block 100 is on August 14!) 

My plan is to make the blocks in batches and tack a number to each block with a binding clip.  Fingers crossed that I can make this work!

Here are blocks 1 through 10.  Had some opportunity for fussy cutting and just loving those little elephants.

For my project, I am using this FQ bundle of Pastel Pop by Michael Miller which was sitting in my stash. 

Read more about the QAL here and follow along on Instagram with #100Days100Blocks2017.  You can find the 100 Modern Quilt Blocks book on Amazon.

Photo credit to Angie

Have a wonderful day! Patty

My Our Land Quilt is finished

The Clothworks blog The Works published a series of nine quilt blocks as part of the Our Land QAL in late 2016. I used my American Made Brand Solids (of course!) to make my quilt after first downsizing the blocks from 12'' finished to 6''.

Ta da!

I had a blast with the FMQing.  I did a feather-like leave thing on much of the blue background.

The sunflower and the corn got some pebbles.

I did some straight lines on the cactus.

Each of these blocks were fun to create and it was fun and challenging to figure out how to FMQ them.

I don't have a name for this quilt yet but it linked up with  Freemotion by the River,   WIP Wednesday's,  Let's Bee Social, Midweek Makers.  Needle and Thread Thursdays, Finish it Up Friday and Finished or Not Friday.

Thanks American Made Brand Solids!



Have a wonderful day! Patty