I manged to finish another couple of Nearly Insane blocks and # 43 nearly did drive me insane. I think it took me the longest I have ever taken to make a block, mainly because I didn't follow the numbers on the pattern. I thought I knew better, and when I realised what a shambles I was in, it was too late to start over. Plus I was running out of the red fabric. It is not one of my best efforts, but I think I can fudge it in!
My second block was alot better, but its amazing how out of practise you can get when you haven't done any Foundation Piecing for a while. It took me quite awhile to get back into the swing of it.
Thanks for
keeping an eye on me 
Sue
3 comments:
Sue - they look great. I am stuck on #43 myself. I started it in January(!) and set it aside when my corners weren't coorperating with the set-in seams. Arrgghh! Someday I will get back to it, but not while we are in the midst of a record breaking heat wave - my brain is too fuzzy.
A shambles? It's really quite beautiful.
These blocks remind me a bit of Sally Collins work. She makes these amazing blocks that are really small 2" or 3" square but without paper piecing. She has a book about accurate piecing technigues. I don't recall the title but I'm sure amazon would have it. I love your fabric choices lots of contrast and color!
cheers, Claire W.
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