Block 22 - Tazzie

Wow! This was one fiddly block to put together. It's block 22, and it has 133 pieces.

Not hard at all, just small pieces, lots of points and at times bulky intersections. How glad I am to check this one off the list!

Block 89 - Tazzie

Here is block 89 I made today. I've been making the tri's up as I have the chance to, so I can get busy putting more rows together. It's really fun seeing the quilt top progress (even though I've only done three rows so far).

I've been putting some blue in a few of the blocks even though there doesn't seem to be much in the original quilt. And though I thought I'd use a blue fabric for my cornerstones, I've ended up using a cute purple fabric. Perhaps I'll use the blue for the zig-zag border. At least I don't have to be making any decisions like that for a while!

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 16 - Tazzie

As promised, here is my block 16. I've used up some of my scraps and little pieces for this block - and I have so many to use!

I've made block 1 through to 17 now, and a lot of blocks scattered through the rest of the quilt from challenges etc. The next one I should tackle is block 18, but I honestly don't think I'm ready to take that one on just yet. It's very scary looking!

Also, I have some magazine work I need to get busy on, so my NI block production may slow down for a little while. I don't think I'll be able to go cold turkey though - these blocks are entirely addictive! I'll check back in soon :-)

**Late edit: I have since changed out the blue fabric for a different one, as I found while putting a row together, that the block diagonally next to it had the very same fabric in it.**

Block 17 - Tazzie

Here is a busy one - block 17 - it has 109 pieces! Once again I decided to just wing it and rotary cut and piece it, rather than foundation piece it for accuracy like I'm normally tempted to do. I'm really pleased with how it went together - I'm developing a very intimate relationship with the 1/4" seam on my sewing machine :-)

Although the corners look like they're wonky, they're not really - the sides of the block are kind of sitting up due to the large number of seams on the back (ohh, and my lack of photography skills also). This one will look just wonderful when it's in the quilt.

I think I'll tackle block 16 next, it's delightfully haphazard looking ... yes, that's it ... haphazard! :-)

Block 49 - Tazzie

Here is my block 49. I'm so proud of myself for getting this one done. It was fiddly! Can you believe this baby has 100 pieces? That's a lot for a 6" block.

I wasn't super happy with how the centre area of the block was drawn up in the book, so I ruled it up again - I think it's much neater. And if I were to make this block again, I'd probably use a higher contrast green in the middle area. However, I'm still really pleased with how the block has worked up, and I'm thrilled to have finished it.

Block 15 - Tazzie

Here is my block 15. Marginally easier than the last block I made, but not nearly as difficult as the block I'm making right now (block 49).

Block 15 has been a fun one to make, as most of the fabrics were stealthily given to me by my friend from the USA - Donna. She stashed a paper bag of fabric with my luggage while Linda and I were staying with her. I saw the bag, and knowing it wasn't mine, put it with Linda's luggage. She then returned it. I found it again and put it with Linda's bags. This happened a few times before they finally revealed that the bag was for me. It was so funny at the time :-)

Heading back to the sewing room now - time to battle on with the next block.

Block 31 - Tazzie

Block 31 - Another easy block to ease me back into this project. The yellow fabric is one of my new ones, and the blue/green is a Dear Jane print.

I just rotary cut and pieced this block - no freezer paper required :-) I was a little nervous that my points wouldn't be up to par, but they'll be just fine.

Next time I'll make up a harder one, I promise :-)

Block 21 - Tazzie

I'm back from my travels in the USA. I had the very best time, and managed to fit in a serious amount of shopping and fun. And I also have to say, I am very happy to finally be back playing with my sewing machine :-)

I so enjoyed seeing Barbara's block 21 the other day, I thought it would be a nice one to make up for my first effort back in the sewing room.

I have selected fabrics from my scrap box for this one, but I'm going to be excited to dig into the new fabrics I've purchased while away. I found a great many yellows and cheddars to add to the stash, along with many other reproduction fabrics.

I'm not sure which block I'll make next, but I'll check back in soon :-)