Block #95 - Ann

I love the middle border on the top half of this block. The fabric didn't appeal to me that much when I chose it but it really works well here.

I've been rotating through groups of 10 to choose which blocks to make...30-something, 40-something...etc. but picking a random block from each group of ten Having made it through another full round, it's time to head back to the beginning and blocks 1-9 and see what looks like fun for the next one.

Block 94 - Tazzie

Just a quickie post tonight - here is my block 94, I made it up this evening :-)

Yay for my last triangle block. I'm not sure about my colour selection tonight, must be the Krispy Kreme doughnut I had earlier - I'm on a little bit of a sugar rush maybe. I'm sure in the big scheme of the quilt, this block will look entirely wonderful.

Here's hoping I can get a couple more blocks made during the next week or so - I have my fingers crossed :-)

Block 28 & 96 - Tazzie

Sadly for me, this past week I still have not had the opportunity to stitch on my NI blocks - I'm on a deadline, and attention must be paid! I'm missing these tiny blocks like mad, but fortunately I have found two I have neglected to blog about, so I can share them with you now.

Here is block 28. From what I recall, it was quite a fiddly one to put together. I think I foundation pieced it in certain sections, and simply rotary cut and pieced other sections.

The green fabric is one of the fq's I purchased while in the USA, and the red was from Donna's scrap bag. Good times!
And this is block 96. Many pieces from Donna's scrap bag once again. The coral coloured fabric is an oldie but a goodie - it was a left over from my Dear Jane quilt. I have no idea how it came into my stash, I would hazard a guess that Linda sent it to me. She's responsible for most of my reproduction fabrics of old.

Hopefully it won't be long before I can get back into the NI piecing. I'll check back in soon. xox

Block 88 & 97 - Tazzie

Here are two blocks I made recently (but not in the past week) and for whatever reason didn't get around to posting.

This is block 88 - a very cute one with a little needle turn applique thrown in for good measure. It will be interesting to see if there is enough contrast between the light fabric and the sashing strips. I won't be changing the block in any case :-)

And this is block 97 - it's a nice easy one. I just love that seashell fabric. I've had it for a very long time, it's from the Ann Robinson collection, and must be at least 10 years old - probably more. I see that Patchwork Rose has used it in a couple of her blocks too. Super fun!

We seem to have lost a couple of girls along the way here. I definitely know life can get in the way and stitching can take a back seat. Please check in and let us know how you're doing. Thinking of you! xox

Block 93 - Tazzie

Here is my block 93. It's the only NI action I've seen all weekend. Lucky for me, tomorrow is a day off too, so I'll be able to get a look at another block or two.

I really like the faux crazy quilt fabric in the outer triangles. I will have to get a little more of it into the quilt before I'm done.

This is my 55th block, and I have a feeling there may be a few I've neglected to share here. I'll check them all out when I get the chance and see which ones I've missed. Happy stitching everyone!

Block 35 & 95 - Tazzie

Raise your hand if you thought I'd be able to resist making another block or two over this weekend? No-one? Well, you'd be right. I made up four, and here are two of them:

First up is block 95 - Isn't it fun how the two sides of this block bear no resemblance to each other. I found the cute orange print among the wonderful scraps of fabric Donna stealthily gave to me while I stayed with her in the US. I really love it!

And here is block 35 - I quickly made it up this afternoon. A little more of the orange fabric, and some other favourite prints. I don't think the orange will be making another appearance in the quilt - I think I've used all the precious scrap up now.

Do you see the four blue pieces there? The pattern on the fabric and the way it was cut, and then I've put similar pieces on each side of the block. I didn't realise until I photographed the block that the print had worked out like that. I'd prefer to have one of each piece on each side, but they're staying, and it can be another of the quirks in my quilt :-)

I'll share the other two blocks a little later on. And though I really need to get busy making lunches for tomorrow and doing some last minute tidying, I'm really dying to get back in the sewing room. I'll resist - tomorrow is another day!

Block #96 - Ann

I've now finished 10 blocks, so that's 10% of the blocks done! This is the first of the half blocks, and they were actually easier than I thought they'd be.

Block 92 - Tazzie

I had an inclination to start putting together a corner of my NI quilt. This necessitated the making of the actual corner. So, I made block 92 :-)

I've put a little of the quilt together, and I'm currently working on another triangle so I can finish a row. My Turning 4-T quilt is desperately needing my attention ... but I'm unable to tear myself away from this one. Send help!

Block 98 - Tazzie

Block 98 is my latest triangle block. I'm loving using up the little pieces of fabric left over from my DJ quilt. I have had that scrap of purple fabric in my stash for at least 10 years!

I made this one because in one moment I'm thinking I'd like to put one corner of the quilt together. And then in the next moment I'm telling myself I should wait until I've made all the blocks before I allow myself that treat.

So, whatever I decide to do, I'm going to need this block at some point ... so I made it :-)

Block 91 - Tazzie

I'm so enjoying putting these NI blocks together that almost every other project has taken something of a back seat. I've wanted to put another triangle together, and because the book fell open to this page, it became my next victim :-)

I love the colours I've selected for this block - and though the quilts photographed in the book don't have much blue, I'm going to incorporate some more into mine. In fact, I think I'll ultimately use blue cornerstones too.

I'm going to have to get some more of that green fabric, I've used up a lot already, and I love it way too much to run out.

More soon! xox