Sunday 18 December 2011

1800s Blocks All Together

Well I met the deadline that I set myself last week and got all my 1800s blocks 
finished and sewn together - well just.



I was surprised how big it actually was - one row of blocks went over each edge 
when it was put on our double bed and it still has borders to go on.


And I do love these little blocks and all the colours and fabrics reproduced from the 1800s.



It really looks like a scrap quilt - it has so many different fabrics in it - we have cut 
63 different squares for the blocks!!!



Now it is onto the borders which have some more quite simple applique. 

But first I should spend a few nights quilting - I have my Amish Bear's Paw and 
my Japanese Quilt Block quilt awaiting lots more quilting stitches.

I think there is a rule coming on - that I have to quilt for at least 30 minutes 
before launching into more applique!!! I find this a good way to get way
to get quilting done when I would rather be doing applique.

7 comments:

  1. Wow Robyn! Lovely, will you be hand quilting this?

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  2. Let me know if the rule works - I have the same problem!

    Alison

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  3. Thanks Leeanne - I think I will stitch in the ditch of the blocks by machine and then hand quilt the areas where you can actually see the stitches - this has become my favourite method. Basically I hate stitching in the ditch especially by hand - why put all that time in and work in and not see it!!

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  4. Thanks Alison - the rule usually works but may not this week as I need to get some applique Freezer Papered and ready to take away on holiday. But I will take some hand quilting too. Robyn

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  5. Robyn you have done an awesome job, the quilt looks just beautiful and you have every right to be happy with it. Congratulations and Merry Christmas xx

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  6. Oh wow Robyn! It looks just perfect on the bed too.

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  7. that is amazing. I have been following your progress. well done on meeting a deadline, i never do

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