More of the same today. It is hot, way too hot for Spring, and combined with running my daughter to and from school according to a very adhoc exam timetable, organizing next year's school books (already!), and a much needed hair appointment, time for sewing has been limited.
But I have made four blocks of the Stashbuster Quilt by Kathy Doughty from the Material Obsession Two book. I happened to have the Kaleido-Ruler by Marti Michell and found it much easier to use than having to cut around templates (which are included on the pattern sheet in the book).
I wasn't too impressed with the individual blocks at first, but now that I have finished four blocks, laid them out, and seen overall effect as pictured, I think it is worth persevering.
Hoping that wherever you are the weather is kind to you.
I wasn't that inspired by MO2 but I love the look of those blocks. I think most of the projects in MO2 looked too complicated for my quilting-beginners mind!!
ReplyDeleteI like it on point! Can't wait to see where this one goes...
ReplyDeleteI love these blocks!!! I can't wait to see your finished quilt!! Wow!
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Definitely loving the blocks together... the finished quilt will be amazing I'm sure :)
ReplyDeleteIt was surprisingly 'warm' here for autumn over here in CT... I just hope it stays!
Another BEAUTY!!! Keep them coming. I'm always inspired by your work. Thanks for sharing this great pattern.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking great Rita! I don't think you've ever made a quilt that I haven't loved.
ReplyDeleteI had heard that Melbourne is having a heat wave..hopefully it won't make its way this far north.
Oh I think they will do just fine!! Are you kidding? The colours are amazing and the pattern is so lovely. I really would love to see this in a big quilt. Imagine how amazing the room would look with that in it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this pattern before and I'm in love with it now! I think it looks great! I have a question for you, Have you ever used muslin in your piecing? Does it hold up ok or is there a specific reason not to use it. I've heard of it being used at the base in foundation piecing but I was thinking of using it as a piece. Yes? No? Incase my email doesn't show up, its mamaogg@gmail.com, if you don't mind emailing me back =)
ReplyDeleteRita!! What a fantastic looking set of blocks and yes, def worthwhile perservering...a great affect.
ReplyDeleteWay too hot for me today, but I did learn to crochet!
They look wonderful! I love how all the scraps are working together.
ReplyDeleteJust love it Rita. Ballarat is horrible today and we even went air conditioner shopping. Must check out the ruler.
ReplyDeleteNice stash busting!!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous effect.
Andi :-)
Love the bright scrapiness of the blocks. I think I have that ruler. I will have to try it out!
ReplyDeleteWow Rita - those are gorgeous! And it was super hot here a couple weeks ago - it's finally cooling off here (you know, like low 80's, high 70's).
ReplyDeleteThey are just beautiful Rita - very Spring like.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThe colours are stunning.
Abbe
Those blocks really are great!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the temperature, bring on Sunday and a high of 25!!!
Lovely as usual and very Spring like. We have rain heavier than I've ever known it in Singapore - dripping thru ceiling and light fittings - ouch. Wish we could send it your way
ReplyDeleteLove that new project Rita, one of my favourites and yours looks so great. Your quilts are always so delicious.
ReplyDeleteI've been drooling over that pattern in MO2 as well. It's going to be stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteoh yes, what a wonderful pattern - keep going.
ReplyDeleteThose are really fun -- love the look on point!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love those blocks what a great pattern. It looks a little difficult for me but sure looks like a great book to buy.
ReplyDeleteI have friends that left last week for Australia to visit their daughter. Since we have had a weird summer and fall I think they might enjoy the hot weather. It's been beautiful here for the last couple of weeks. Were having a Indian Summer. So that means we will be freezing our rear ends off next week. Ohio weather is crazy!!! Thanks Cynthia
Rita, it is so fun to hear you talking about your weather down there when we now have bare trees and wooly worms about!:) Wooly worms are very cute!
ReplyDeleteThose squares are great and I think I see how you do them, two parallel strips with perpendicular strips inbetween like a ladder right?!:) I love studying your quilts, in fact I am getting ready to cut one out like your Pieced Scrap Border Quilt but a little different. I'm excited...oh...and I ordered my labels!!! WhooHooo!!:)
They are beautiful. I can't wait to see the finished project. I love the squares on point.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! i really do love the kaleidoscope quilts.
ReplyDeleteLove those blocks!!! Definitely keep going!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Rita!!!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing. I think definitely work finishing.
ReplyDeleteVery, very nice! And, as always, your colors are just yummy!!!
ReplyDeletewow!! those are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI love those blocks, especially with the fun modern fabrics you use! You must have the patience of a saint! So much piecing! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWay too hot to sew around here lately! This block is fabulous in your colour choice, I love the new pattern when you have joined the four blocks together xo
ReplyDeleteso worth it!!! it is beautiful. you have such lovely scraps.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Beautiful. (And yes...isn't it hot! Adelaide is sweltering...still....again...!)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth persevering with - lovely and fresh.
ReplyDeleteRita, How beautiful!! I can see that in 30's or Kaffe's very easily. I love the blocks when they are placed together. Just amazing!
ReplyDeletei love how the blocks look so different depending on the orientation of the center "star", and oh so colorful!
ReplyDeleteDid you see how you made a secondary pattern that looks like big polygon circles? I love seeing patterns within patterns in quilts. Scraplicious!
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