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Showing posts with label TR-1. Show all posts
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Monday, April 16, 2012

Jane's Addicted - April Update


Four More Blue Diamonds...


I am doing my version of the Jane A. Stickle quilt in civil war reproductions, and am trying to keep a pretty traditional look to it. I am, however, "rearranging the furniture." In other words, I have rearranged the layout of the blocks based on value and motif, and am using a 'trip around the world' color scheme. The center is green, the four blocks around that are yellow stars, and the design goes out from there. The section of the quilt I'm focusing on right now is the "big blue diamond" - a large blue diamond that goes from top to bottom and side to side, that is made up solely of blocks with diamond motifs. (see above) 

I was sick when I realized I forgot to reverse "shutterbug" and will redo that at some point. (but not now)... I'm stalling on Mac and Muff - the tiny reverse applique is still intimidating me. I am picking up some skills though, that's for sure. Much to be learned. I'm enjoying the process...


... And a triangle:

TR-1 - Spanish Moss

Friday, April 13, 2012

A day off from work...

I had the day off from work today and thought I would challenge myself with TR-1, one of the triangle blocks from Dear Jane.  The block is called Spanish Moss. As you can see, I used the paper piecing method for this one.
The block actually went together quicker than I thought it would. Now I'm feeling inspired to try a few more Dear Jane blocks. It's supposed to be a rainy-snowy weekend here in Colorado so maybe I'll get a few done.